The band shared the information in an Instagram put up on October 18, confirming that they had misplaced their “brother,” “bandmate” and “heartbeat.”
“Sam Rivers wasn’t simply our bass participant — he was pure magic. The heart beat beneath each music, the calm within the chaos, the soul within the sound,” Limp Bizkit added. “From the primary notice we ever performed collectively, Sam introduced a light-weight and a rhythm that would by no means get replaced. His expertise was easy, his presence unforgettable, his coronary heart huge.”
The assertion continued, “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 dwell eternally in each groove, each stage, each reminiscence.”
“We love you, Sam. We’ll carry you with us, at all times. Relaxation straightforward, brother. Your music by no means ends,” Rivers’ bandmates concluded the put up.
DJ Deadly additionally left an emotional tribute within the feedback part as he requested the followers to respect the household’s privateness amid making an attempt occasions.
He continued, “We’re in shock. Relaxation in energy, my brother! You’ll dwell on via your music and the lives you helped save along with your music, charity work, and friendships. We’re heartbroken, get pleasure from each millisecond of life. It is not assured.”
The producer additionally shared a photograph of Rivers on his Instagram Tales alongside the textual content, “#F—cancer.”