Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkt’s dying marks the tip of an period for nu steel’s most influential bassists.

Limp Bizkit’s Sam Rivers died at 48, forsaking a legacy that helped outline nu steel’s golden period.

Limp Bizkit introduced the devastating information via social media Saturday night, describing their longtime bandmate as “pure magic” and “a true legend of legends.”

“Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band posted to Instagram. “(He) wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic.”

The Jacksonville native joined Limp Bizkit at its formation in 1994, changing into the youngest member when the band launched their breakthrough debut “Three Dollar Bill, Y’all” in 1997 at simply 19 years previous. Rivers’ rhythmic basis anchored the band’s signature sound that blended Hip-Hop, steel, funk and industrial parts.

“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced,” the band’s tribute continued. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

Rivers carried out on all of Limp Bizkit’s main releases, together with the multi-platinum albums “Significant Other” (1999) and “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water” (2000). The band’s hits “Break Stuff,” “Rollin’” and “Take a Look Around” showcased Rivers’ bass work that helped propel nu steel into mainstream success.

Beyond Limp Bizkit, Rivers produced a number of Jacksonville bands together with Burn Season, The Embrance and Indorphine. He attended Bishop Kenny High School and initially performed guitar earlier than switching to bass at his music trainer’s suggestion.

DJ Lethal, who commented on the band’s Instagram submit, requested followers respect Rivers’ household’s privateness throughout this tough time. “We are in shock,” he wrote. “We are heartbroken. Enjoy every millisecond of life. It’s not guaranteed.”

Limp Bizkit continues touring with practically 21 million month-to-month Spotify listeners. No reason behind dying was revealed within the band’s announcement.

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