Limp Bizkit are mourning the demise of bass participant Sam Rivers who handed away as we speak (October 18) on the age of 48.
Rivers’ demise was confirmed by an announcement from the band, who say theiy have misplaced their “heartbeat”.
The assertion reads: “As we speak we misplaced our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.
“Sam Rivers wasn’t simply our bass participant – he was pure magic. The heart beat beneath each tune, the calm within the chaos, the soul within the sound.
“From the primary observe we ever performed collectively, Sam introduced a light-weight and a rhythm that might by no means get replaced. His expertise was easy, his presence unforgettable, his coronary heart monumental.
“We shared so many moments – wild ones, quiet ones, lovely ones – and each one among them meant extra as a result of Sam was there.
“He was a once-in-a-lifetime form of human. A real legend of legends. And his spirit will stay perpetually in each groove, each stage, each reminiscence.”
No reason for demise has been introduced.
Rivers had confronted severe well being challenges over time. He battled liver illness which was introduced on by alcohol abuse and later underwent a profitable liver transplant.
Rivers was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 2, 1977 which can also be the place he met Fred Durst and the pair have been founding members of Limp Bizkit.
The bassist stepped away from the band just a few instances over the course of his profession, together with throughout his bout with liver illness, however at all times returned. He options on all the band’s six studio albums and even performed guitar on Outcomes Might Fluctuate as guitarist Wes Borland had left the group on the time.
The band’s DJ, DJ Deadly, launched his personal assertion, saying: “We love you Sam Rivers. Please respect the household’s privateness at this second.
“Give Sam his flowers and play Sam Rivers bass strains all day! We’re in shock. Relaxation in energy my brother ! You’ll stay on by means of your music and the lives you helped save along with your music, charity work and friendships.
“We’re heartbroken. Take pleasure in each millisecond of life. It’s not assured.”
