On October twenty eighth, Limp Bizkit misplaced their founding bassist, Sam Rivers, immediately to a cardiac arrest episode, on prime of what has already been a grim 2025 for major losses (Brent Hinds, Ozzy Osbourne, Daniel Williams). After his loss of life was introduced final month, Limp Bizkit confirmed they nonetheless supposed on performing in Mexico Metropolis on November twenty ninth, and final evening, they took to the stage for the primary time with out Rivers.
Forward of the band’s set final evening, a video tribute was performed in reminiscence of Sam Rivers together with his title printed above “Our Brother Eternally” and “We Love You Eternally” in the direction of the top.
This additionally comes after the drummer of Limp Bizkit, John Otto, posted to his Instagram earlier than showtime,
“At the moment goes to be robust. A primary I by no means needed to expertise. Particularly not now. You’ve been there for thus many main firsts in my life. A few of my earliest recollections have been made with you. We grew up collectively. Laughed collectively. collectively. Realized our goals collectively. And traveled the world collectively. You’ve at all times been there. The godfather to my women, my finest friend-my brother. There’ll by no means be one other you. We’re going to honor the life you lived and the love you unfold with each present we play. You’ll at all times be with us.
Thanks to our followers for all of the messages of assist and tributes to Sam. It means the world to us.
This one’s for you, Sammy.”
Yow will discover Otto‘s Instagram put up beneath, alongside footage from the band’s first present with their new stay bassist, Richie Buxton (aka Child Not) beneath.
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