Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies – Age 48
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* Early Career: Sam Rivers, along with Fred Durst, formed the band Achi Sage in the early 1990s. After that band disbanded, they joined with drummer John Otto to create Limp Bizkit, later adding Wes Borland and DJ Lethal to complete the original lineup.
* Limp bizkit’s Success: Limp Bizkit achieved mainstream success with their albums Three Dollar Bill Y’all (1997), Significant Other (1999 - featuring the hit “Nookie”), and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000). The latter had record-breaking debut sales for a rock album.
* Band Dynamics & Hiatus: Wes Borland and DJ Lethal had periods of being in and out of the band, but Rivers and Otto remained consistent members through the band’s first hiatus in 2006. During the hiatus, Rivers worked as a music producer.
* Health Issues & Return: Rivers left Limp Bizkit in 2015 due to health problems. He later revealed he had liver disease and received a liver transplant. He rejoined the band in 2018 and remained a member until his recent death.
* Tribute: The band described Rivers as bringing a unique light and rhythm that was irreplaceable, and his talent, presence, and heart were enormous.