Sam Rivers, the bass player of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has passed away on Saturday, as confirmed by social media posts from his bandmates. While the band has not revealed the specifics surrounding Rivers' death or location, they expressed their admiration for him, describing him as "pure magic" and "the soul in the sound."

In a heartfelt group post on Instagram, Limp Bizkit emphasized that from their very first note played together, Rivers infused the band with a light and rhythm that was irreplaceable. They noted that his talent seemed effortless, his presence unforgettable, and his heart immense.

Fred Durst, the frontman and lead vocalist of Limp Bizkit, shared a video on Sunday morning reflecting on how he and Rivers met in a club in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He recounted their journey to music stardom and global performances. Durst voiced his deep sorrow, mentioning he has shed "gallons and gallons of tears" since the news of Rivers' passing. He highlighted Rivers' significant impact on the world, asserting that his music and gift will continue to resonate indefinitely. "I just love him so much," Durst stated.

Rivers, who was 48 years old, had been candid about his struggles with heavy drinking that had led to liver disease. He parted ways with Limp Bizkit in 2015, underwent a liver transplant, and subsequently reunited with the band three years later.

Limp Bizkit is set to embark on a tour of Central and South America, with the first performance scheduled to take place in Mexico City in late November. Durst also reminisced about his shared love of grunge music with Rivers, mentioning bands such as Mother Love Bone, Alice in Chains, and Stone Temple Pilots. He remarked on Rivers' extraordinary ability to elicit "beautiful sadness" from his bass playing, a talent that left a profound impression on Durst.

Emerging from Jacksonville, Florida, in the late 1990s, Limp Bizkit is well-known for their unique sound that combines alternative rock, heavy metal, and rap elements. Their distinctive and often humorous approach is evident in their mega-selling album from 2000, titled "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water," as well as a single released just last month called "Making Love to Morgan Wallen."

The legacy of Sam Rivers and his contributions to Limp Bizkit will undoubtedly continue to resonate within the music community and among fans worldwide.