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Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48. The band praised him as a legendary musician whose spirit will live on through their music. Rivers had previously left the band due to liver disease but rejoined in 2018 after a liver transplant. His death was confirmed by Limp Bizkit, but no details were provided.
Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48, with the band mourning his loss and praising his talent and presence.
Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48. The band praised his talent and presence, highlighting his role in shaping their sound and their success in the late 90s and early 2000s. Rivers had left the band in 2015 due to liver disease but returned to music after treatment and a liver transplant. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Sam Rivers, co-founder and bassist of Limp Bizkit, died at age 48, with a history of alcohol-related liver disease. He was a key member of the band, contributing to its rise in the nu-metal scene and its success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Rivers left the band in 2015 due to health issues but rejoined in 2018 before his passing. The band mourns his loss and celebrates his legacy.
Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of Limp Bizkit, has died at age 48, with the band mourning his loss and celebrating his contributions to their music and legacy.
Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist of The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Rourke was a key member of the influential British band, which was active from 1982 to 1987, and was known for his unique bass playing style. Former bandmate Johnny Marr paid tribute to Rourke, describing him as a "kind and beautiful soul" and a "supremely gifted musician". Rourke also played with The Pretenders, Sinead O'Connor, and the supergroup Freebass.
Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist of The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Rourke was a key member of the influential British band, which gained a cult following on the independent music scene in the 1980s. His bass playing was a crucial part of The Smiths' sound, alongside the songwriting of Johnny Marr and the vocals of Morrissey.