Limp Bizkit Paid Heartfelt Tribute to Late Bassist Sam Rivers at First Show Since His Passing
The heavy metal band Limp Bizkit kicked off their Latin American tour in Mexico City, but the occasion was bittersweet as it marked their first concert since the tragic loss of bassist Sam Rivers. Rivers passed away on October 18th at the age of 48, leaving behind a legacy that his bandmates continue to honor.
The tribute began with a heartfelt message from drummer John Otto, who paid glowing praise to his late friend and bandmate. "Today is going to be tough," he wrote in an Instagram post. "A first I never wanted to experience. Especially not now. You've been there for so many major firsts in my life... You'll always be with us." Otto's words were a poignant reminder of the bond between him and Rivers, who had been like a father figure to his daughters.
The tribute continued as the band screened a video featuring clips of Rivers' performances on stage and behind the scenes. The video ended with a message that captured the essence of their friendship: "Sam Rivers, our brother forever... Sam Rivers, we love you forever." As the band launched into their hit song "Break Stuff," Fred Durst delivered a stirring introduction, saying, "Now we're gonna do this shit Limp Bizkit style. Tonight, this one's for Sam Rivers."
Bassist Richie "Kid Not" Buxton took on the role of filling in for Rivers, marking a special moment in the band's history as they paid tribute to their fallen brother. With each note, it was clear that Limp Bizkit is determined to keep Sam's memory alive through their music.
The emotional tribute serves as a testament to the enduring bond between Limp Bizkit and Sam Rivers. As Otto so eloquently put it, their friendship will live on through every show they play, and the love and memories they shared will always be with them.
The heavy metal band Limp Bizkit kicked off their Latin American tour in Mexico City, but the occasion was bittersweet as it marked their first concert since the tragic loss of bassist Sam Rivers. Rivers passed away on October 18th at the age of 48, leaving behind a legacy that his bandmates continue to honor.
The tribute began with a heartfelt message from drummer John Otto, who paid glowing praise to his late friend and bandmate. "Today is going to be tough," he wrote in an Instagram post. "A first I never wanted to experience. Especially not now. You've been there for so many major firsts in my life... You'll always be with us." Otto's words were a poignant reminder of the bond between him and Rivers, who had been like a father figure to his daughters.
The tribute continued as the band screened a video featuring clips of Rivers' performances on stage and behind the scenes. The video ended with a message that captured the essence of their friendship: "Sam Rivers, our brother forever... Sam Rivers, we love you forever." As the band launched into their hit song "Break Stuff," Fred Durst delivered a stirring introduction, saying, "Now we're gonna do this shit Limp Bizkit style. Tonight, this one's for Sam Rivers."
Bassist Richie "Kid Not" Buxton took on the role of filling in for Rivers, marking a special moment in the band's history as they paid tribute to their fallen brother. With each note, it was clear that Limp Bizkit is determined to keep Sam's memory alive through their music.
The emotional tribute serves as a testament to the enduring bond between Limp Bizkit and Sam Rivers. As Otto so eloquently put it, their friendship will live on through every show they play, and the love and memories they shared will always be with them.
... richie was pretty good filling in for sam tho... i loved that intro from fred 
... it's crazy how music can just take you back to memories of people u miss 
... anyways, i'm hyped to see them perform again, but also def gonna be thinking about sam rivers 
. It's clear they're still hurting but trying to keep his memory alive through music 
. Filling in for Sam on bass was a huge move by Richie Buxton, I hope he can live up to the expectation 
... Limp Bizkit's Latin American tour just got a whole lot more meaningful 
I mean, I'm not saying it's bad or anything, but it's just so... repetitive. I know some people like that sort of thing, but personally, I think it's a bit too bland for my taste 
. Anyway, back to Limp Bizkit... I loved their tribute to Sam Rivers last night! 
. Oh, and has anyone tried those new coffee cups with the lid that just closes like a bottle? 
So weird!
their tribute at the start of the tour in mexico city was super emotional, especially with john otto's heartfelt message on instagram 
it shows how much sam meant to them & how he'll always be a part of their lives 
what a wonderful way for them to keep his legacy alive through music 
kid not stepping in as bassist is some next level moves tho 
. It's amazing how music can bring people together like that... I mean, Limp Bizkit just showed us what it means to have a brother in Sam Rivers 
. It's beautiful to see John Otto and the rest of the band keeping his memory alive through their music 
. Richie "Kid Not" Buxton did an awesome job stepping up as a temporary bassist, too 
. It's amazing how music can bring people together, not just as bandmates but also as family members 
. Their music will always be a celebration of their friendship and the memories they shared 
. Limp Bizkit will always carry on Sam's legacy in their own way, and that's something we can all get behind 
. u can tell limp bizkit is still hurting but deygonna make sure sam's legacy lives on thru da music 
... it's really beautiful to see them honoring their friend like this 
. I hope the tour goes well for them and that they find some comfort in playing music together again 
Limp Bizkit's tribute to Sam Rivers was nothing short of poignant. It's not just about paying respects to a talented musician, but also celebrating the strong bond between bandmates 
this is such a sad situation... limp bizkit has been keeping sam rivers' memory alive through their music for so long now, but to see them pay tribute like that at their first show since his passing is just heartbreaking 
but seriously, I'm low-key sad for Sam Rivers 
RIP dude... it's crazy how fast life can take you away 
. Guess that's the power of rock 'n' roll though - making us all feel something, even if it's just nostalgia 
... now let's get back to breakin' stuff (literally)