Sam Rivers
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About
American bassist, most famous for being a founding member of the rap-rock group Limp Bizkit, who achieved massive popularity in 1998 with the album Significant Other. He was named Best Bass Player at the 2000 Gibson Awards.
Before Fame
He attended Bishop Kenny High School and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, Florida. He played guitar before switching to bass.
Trivia
He missed Limp Bizkit's 2015 tour of Europe due to Degenerative Disc Disease, which required surgery. He died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 48.
Family Life
His cousin, John Otto, has played drums in Limp Bizkit. He dated porn actress Kayla Paige. He was previously married to Roxie McMahon.
Associated With
He has been a bandmate with guitarist Wes Borland in Limp Bizkit.
