Limp Bizkit have shockingly introduced the passing of their bassist Sam Rivers. He was 48-years-old. A press release shared by the nü-metal band right now, October 18th, on Instagram learn as follows:
“In Loving Reminiscence of Our Brother, Sam Rivers
As we speak we misplaced our brother.
Our bandmate.
Our heartbeat.Sam Rivers wasn’t simply our bass participant — he was pure magic.
The heartbeat beneath each music, the calm within the chaos, the soul within the sound.From the primary observe we ever performed collectively, Sam introduced a lightweight and a rhythm that would by no means get replaced. His expertise was easy, his presence unforgettable, his coronary heart huge.
We shared so many moments — wild ones, quiet ones, lovely ones — and each one in all them meant extra as a result of Sam was there.
He was a once-in-a-lifetime sort of human.
A real legend of legends.
And his spirit will reside endlessly in each groove, each stage, each reminiscence.We love you, Sam.
We’ll carry you with us, at all times.Relaxation simple, brother.
Your music by no means ends.— Fred, Wes, John & DJ Deadly“
DJ Deadly went on to personally add:
“We love you Sam rivers. Please respect the household’s privateness at this second. give Sam his flowers and play Sam rivers basslines all day ! We’re in shock. Relaxation in energy my brother ! You’ll reside on by means of your music and the lives you helped save along with your music , charity work and friendships. We’re heartbroken get pleasure from each millisecond of life. It’s not assured”
Rivers was among the many earliest members of the influential band and was largely a mainstay with them all through their profession, sans a couple of stints away, notably taking breaks amid some well being struggles associated to his liver and habit points.
