Sam Rivers,⁣ bassist and​ founding member of the nu-metal band Limp Bizkit, died ​on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at ‌the‌ age⁢ of 48. The band announced his passing on Instagram.

Rivers was a founding member of Limp⁤ Bizkit, formed in 1995 in ⁢Jacksonville, Florida. He played on the band’s first three studio albums: Limp Bizkit (1997), Significant Other ⁣ (1999), ⁢and Results May ⁤Vary (2003). Significant other proved to be a breakthrough success, achieving multi-platinum status and solidifying the band’s place in the mainstream.

Limp Bizkit received two nominations for Best Hard ⁢Rock Performance at the Grammy Awards‌ for the songs “Nookie” and “Break Stuff,” both from Significant Other. The ⁢album itself was nominated‌ for Best Rock Album in 2000, according to the Grammy Awards⁤ official website.

Rivers departed from Limp Bizkit in 2015 ⁤due to health concerns related to liver disease. He underwent a liver transplant in 2018 ⁤and later rejoined the band.Rolling Stone reported on ⁤his successful transplant and return to the group.

The band is currently preparing to launch their Gringo Papi tour ‍on November 29, 2024, with support from Yungblud, ‍311, Ecca Vandal, Riff Raff, and Slay Squad.