BREAKING NEWS: Limp Bizkit Co-Founder Sam Rivers Dead at 48
Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of rock band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. The news was confirmed by the band on Saturday.
Rivers' death is a devastating blow to fans and fellow musicians alike. "Today we lost our brother," the band wrote in a social media post. "Sam Rivers wasn't just our bass player - he was pure magic."
Limp Bizkit's statement highlights the significant impact Rivers had on the band's sound and legacy. He was an integral part of their music, providing the pulse beneath every song.
Rivers' last public appearance was at KROQ Weenie Roast Luau in June 2019. His last social media post was a "Save The Date" video for Limp Bizkit's upcoming performance at the Rock for People festival in Hradec Krรกlovรฉ, Czech Republic, scheduled for June.
The band has not released any further details about Rivers' death. As the music world mourns the loss of this talented musician, fans are taking to social media to pay tribute and share their favorite memories of Sam Rivers.
This is a developing story, with more information expected in the coming hours and days.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
