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The rock community is mourning the loss of Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit. He died at 48. The band confirmed the news on October 18, 2025. They described Sam Rivers as "the pulse beneath every song" and "a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human."
Limp Bizkit penned an emotional Instagram post to honor Sam Rivers. It read:
"💔 In Loving Memory of Our Brother, Sam Rivers 💔 Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat. Sam Rivers was not just our bass player, he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound. From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous."
The post continued:
:We shared so many moments, wild ones, quiet ones, beautiful ones, and every one of them meant more because Sam was there. He was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of human. A true legend of legends. And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory. We love you, Sam. We will carry you with us, always. Rest easy, brother. Your music never ends. - Fred, Wes, John & DJ Lethal ❤️"
Fans also honored the beloved bassist, Sam Rivers, saying:
"RIP to a real legend, the best bassist in nu metal period. Glad I was able to see him perform with the Bizkit before he passed on 🕊️"
Netizens' tributes to Limp Bizkit founding member Sam Rivers following his death at 48
Multiple fans took to social media platforms to remember the late Limp Bizkit bassist. Below are some of their tributes:
"This one hits hard. He was one of the best, most influential bassists of our era. Dude was super creative, and had an amazing tone. He wrote amazing lines in a band where the bass was front and center. RIP dude", expressed a fan.
"This feels like a dream I am pissed off limp bizkit was my first artist obsession & he was one of the main reasons first concert skipped school just to be there R.I.P Sam LEGEND GOAT MY FAV BASS PLAYER", penned another.
"'Stuck' was the very first song I ever heard from Limp Bizkit back when I was in the 7th grade. The first note I ever heard from them was Sam Rivers and I was hooked by that song. What an absolutely sad day. Rest easy man.", commented a third.
Others also chimed in:
"This part gave me chills "Since the first note we played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced." I wonder if they'll come back or take a break until they find another bassist or get energized enough to return? Because they have a show in Brazil in 2026", noted a netizen.
"Sam was essential to Limp Bizkit throughout their entire history. It is very sad, shocking, and heartbreaking to see him go. We will miss him deeply. Thank you Sam for all your amazing contributions on the bass. You will always be remembered. 🖤", wrote another.
"Awful. Just saw him with Metallica in May. RIP", expressed a third.
Notably, Limp Bizkit has the following upcoming tour dates scheduled on their official website:
- Saturday, November 29, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Explanada del Estadio Banorte
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025, San Jose, Costa Rica, at Parque Viva
- Friday, December 5, 2025, Bogota, Colombia, at Estadio El Campin
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Lima, Peru, at Costa 21
- Saturday, December 13, 2025, Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Monumental
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Parque Sarmiento
- Saturday, December 20, 2025, Sao Paulo, Brazil, at Allianz Parque
The band has yet to make an official statement on whether they will postpone the dates or not in the wake of Sam Rivers' death.
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