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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Sam Rivers
| name = Sam Rivers
| image = Sam Rivers performing with Limp Bizkit at KROQ Weenie Roast 2019 (Quintin Soloviev).jpg
| image = 13-06-07 RaR LB Sam Rivers 01.jpg
| caption = Sam Rivers performing at KROQ Weenie Roast 2019.
| caption = Rivers with Limp Bizkit in 2013
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1977|09|02}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|09|02}}
| birth_place = [[Jacksonville, Florida]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Jacksonville, Florida]], U.S.
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| instrument = Bass guitar, guitar, vocals, keys
| occupation = Musician
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| instrument = Bass
| genre = [[Nu metal]], [[rap metal]], [[rap rock]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 1994–2015, 2018-present
* [[Nu metal]]
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| label =
* [[rap rock]]
| associated_acts = [[Limp Bizkit]], Sleepkillers
* [[rap metal]]
* [[alternative metal]]
}}
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| years_active = {{flatlist|
* 1994–2015
* 2018–present
}}
| current_member_of = {{flatlist|
* [[Limp Bizkit]]
* Sleepkillers
}}
| website =
| website =
}}
}}


'''Samuel Robert Rivers''' (born September 2, 1977, [[Jacksonville]], [[Florida]]) is the [[bassist]] and backing vocalist of the [[band (music)|band]] [[Limp Bizkit]], and one of its founding members.
'''Samuel Robert Rivers''' (born September 2, 1977) is an American musician. He is the bassist and backing vocalist of the rock band [[Limp Bizkit]] and one of its founding members.


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Rivers musical career started fairly early on, with him playing the [[tuba]] in a band in Arlington Middle School. He got into music initially because of [[John Otto (drummer)|John Otto]], who played [[jazz]]-style drums.
Rivers' musical career started fairly early on, with him playing the [[tuba]] in a band in Arlington Middle School. He got into music initially because of [[John Otto (drummer)|John Otto]], who played [[jazz]]-style drums.


Many have said that Otto is a cousin of Rivers, but during a documentary that was recorded of the band recording their second album,<ref>{{Citation|last=Mark Racco|title=LIMP BIZKIT 1999 (part 2) making "Significant Other"Director: Mark Racco|date=2017-04-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIWCDuoEMA|access-date=2018-09-17}}</ref> Rivers admits that they initially thought they were cousins but realised neither parents were related.
Many have said that Otto is a cousin of Rivers, but during a documentary that was recorded of the band recording their second album,<ref>{{Citation|last=Mark Racco|title=LIMP BIZKIT 1999 (part 2) making "Significant Other"Director: Mark Racco|date=April 8, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrIWCDuoEMA|access-date=September 17, 2018}}</ref> Rivers admits that they initially thought they were cousins but realized neither parents were related.


He attended [[Bishop Kenny High School]]. He played guitar before he played bass, but switched at the suggestion of his music teacher.
He attended [[Bishop Kenny High School]]. He played guitar before he played bass, but switched at the suggestion of his music teacher.


==Career==
== Career ==


===Limp Bizkit===
=== Limp Bizkit ===
[[File:13-06-07 RaR LB Sam Rivers 01.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Sam Rivers with Limp Bizkit]]
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Rivers first met [[Fred Durst]] while working at a [[Chick-fil-A]] in a mall in Jacksonville. The two started talking, and found they shared several interests, including [[skateboarding]] and [[music]]. They decided to get together for a jam session. Rivers was becoming an accomplished bass guitarist, and Durst was to be a vocalist. Together with several other people they formed a short-lived band called Malachi Sage. Rivers' talents on guitar would later come into play in Limp Bizkit's [[Results May Vary]] album, the only album not featuring longtime guitarist [[Wes Borland]], with Rivers playing both guitar and bass on select songs such as "Creamer" and "Lonely World".


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Rivers first met [[Fred Durst]] while working at a [[Chick-fil-A]] in a mall in Jacksonville. The two started talking, and found they shared several interests, including skateboarding and music. They decided to get together for a jam session. Rivers was becoming an accomplished bass guitarist, and Durst was to be a vocalist. Together with several other people they formed a short-lived band called Malachi Sage. (Rivers' talents on guitar would later come into play in Limp Bizkit's [[Results May Vary]] album, the only album not featuring longtime guitarist [[Wes Borland]], with Rivers playing both guitar and bass on select songs such as "Creamer" and "Lonely World".)
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When the band did not work out, the two decided to try again, and this time Otto came into the picture to be the drummer at the suggestion of Rivers. In 1994, the three formed Limp Bizkit. Later on [[guitarist]] [[Wes Borland]] came into the fold, as well as [[DJ Lethal]], in 1996. Rivers was the youngest member of the band. When their first album ''[[Three Dollar Bill, Yall]]'' was released, he was 19 years old.


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When the band did not work out, the two decided to try again, and this time Otto came into the picture to be the drummer at the suggestion of Rivers. In 1994, the three formed Limp Bizkit. Later on guitarist [[Wes Borland]] came into the fold, as well as [[DJ Lethal]], in 1996. Rivers was the youngest member of the band. When their first album ''[[Three Dollar Bill, Yall]]'' was released, he was 19 years old.
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In 2015, Rivers reportedly left Limp Bizkit following a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease. However, Rivers revealed in 2020 his departure from Limp Bizkit was due to [[liver disease]] caused by excessive drinking.<ref>{{cite news |last=Trapp |first=Philip |date=7 January 2020 |title=Limp Bizkit Bassist Really Left Band in 2015 Due to Liver Disease, New Book Reveals |url=https://loudwire.com/limp-bizkit-bassist-liver-transplant/ |work=Livewire |access-date=7 January 2020}}
</ref> Rivers subsequently received a [[liver transplant]]. In absentia, live bass duties were covered by Samuel Gerhard Mpungu and Tsuzumi Okai.


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In 2015, Rivers reportedly left Limp Bizkit following a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease. However, Rivers revealed in 2020 his departure from Limp Bizkit was due to liver disease caused by excessive drinking.<ref>{{cite news |last=Trapp |first=Philip |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Limp Bizkit Bassist Really Left Band in 2015 Due to Liver Disease, New Book Reveals |url=https://loudwire.com/limp-bizkit-bassist-liver-transplant/ |work=Livewire |access-date=January 7, 2020}}</ref> Rivers subsequently received a [[liver transplant]]. In absentia, live bass duties were covered by Samuel Gerhard Mpungu and Tsuzumi Okai.
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He was voted Best Bass Player at the 2000 Gibson Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gibson.com/Whatsnew/pressrelease/2000/mar10b.html |title=Gibson Guitar and Bass Music Free Lessons, Downloads, MP3, Video, Players, Podcast, News, Blog, Contests |publisher=Gibson.com |accessdate=2011-07-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511220048/http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2000/mar10b.html |archive-date=2008-05-11 }}</ref>


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He was voted Best Bass Player at the 2000 Gibson Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gibson.com/Whatsnew/pressrelease/2000/mar10b.html |title=Gibson Guitar and Bass Music Free Lessons, Downloads, MP3, Video, Players, Podcast, News, Blog, Contests |publisher=Gibson.com |accessdate=July 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511220048/http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2000/mar10b.html |archive-date=May 11, 2008 }}</ref>
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===Recent work===
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After Limp Bizkit went on hiatus, Rivers became a [[Record producer|producer]] for local bands in Jacksonville. He produced the debut albums by [[Burn Season]] and The Embraced. Most recently, Rivers has been producing for the Orlando-based band [[Indorphine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/indorphine_working_with_sam_rivers_of_limp_bizkit.html |title=Indorphine Working With Sam Rivers Of Limp Bizkit &#124; News @ |publisher=Ultimate-guitar.com |date=2006-11-17 |accessdate=2011-07-21}}</ref> Aside from producing their new studio material, Rivers got them booked as the opening act for a [[Mushroomhead]]/[[SOiL]] concert.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}}


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=== Recent work ===
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In early 2009, Rivers reunited with Limp Bizkit for tours and their sixth studio album, ''[[Gold Cobra]]'' released in 2011.
[[File:Sam Rivers performing with Limp Bizkit at KROQ Weenie Roast 2019 (Quintin Soloviev).jpg|thumb|Rivers performing at KROQ Weenie Roast 2019]]
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After Limp Bizkit went on hiatus, Rivers became a producer for local bands in Jacksonville. He produced the debut albums by [[Burn Season]] and The Embraced. Most recently, Rivers has been producing for the Orlando-based band [[Indorphine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/indorphine_working_with_sam_rivers_of_limp_bizkit.html |title=Indorphine Working With Sam Rivers Of Limp Bizkit &#124; News @ |publisher=Ultimate-guitar.com |date=November 17, 2006 |accessdate=July 21, 2011}}</ref> Aside from producing their new studio material, Rivers got them booked as the opening act for a [[Mushroomhead]]/[[SOiL]] concert. He was invited to [[Christian Olde Wolbers]]' [[Arkaea]] project, but dropped out due to scheduling.<ref name="blab">{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guitarist-christian-olde-wolbers-on-fear-factory-we-re-just-taking-a-break/|title=Guitarist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS On FEAR FACTORY: 'We're Just Taking A Break'|date=December 27, 2008|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref>


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In early 2009, Rivers reunited with Limp Bizkit for tours and their sixth studio album, ''[[Gold Cobra]]'', released in 2011.
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Rivers is now pursuing another project with Burn Season vocalist [[Damien Starkey]] in a band called Sleepkillers, along with [[Adam Latiff]] and [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]] vocalist Bobby Amaru, who was also a founding member and drummer for Burn Season. They released their self titled debut album on March 1, 2019.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}


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Rivers is now pursuing another project with Burn Season vocalist [[Damien Starkey]] in a band called Sleepkillers, along with [[Adam Latiff]] and [[Saliva (band)|Saliva]] vocalist Bobby Amaru, who was also a founding member and drummer for Burn Season. They released their self titled debut album in March 2019.
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==Personal life==

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== Personal life ==
His influences include bands such as [[Black Sabbath]] and [[Megadeth]]. Rivers cites [[Jeff Ament]] from [[Pearl Jam]] as a big influence on his playing.
His influences include bands such as [[Black Sabbath]] and [[Megadeth]]. Rivers cites [[Jeff Ament]] from [[Pearl Jam]] as a big influence on his playing.


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== Equipment ==
In the early 2000s, Rivers married Kinter Atkins. They divorced due to personal issues. Currently Rivers is in a relationship with porn actress [[Kayla Paige]].
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Rivers was originally endorsed by [[Ibanez]], and one of his basses was a customized BTB 5-string, but he then used custom made [[Warwick (bass guitar)|Warwick]] basses, with [[light-emitting diodes|LEDs]] in the [[fretboard]]. Since 2019, Sam Rivers is using [[Fender Jazz Bass V|5-string Fender Jazz Basses]] live with Limp Bizkit. Rivers has also been seen using [[Wal (bass)|Wal Basses]] since 2005, mainly in the studio and uses [[Ampeg]] and Warwick amps.


== Collaborations ==
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==Equipment==
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* [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] ft. Sam Rivers – "Redeemer" ([[Queen of the Damned (soundtrack)]])
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Rivers was originally endorsed by [[Ibanez]], and one of his basses was a customized BTB 5-string, but he then used custom made [[Warwick (bass guitar)|Warwick]] basses, with [[light-emitting diodes|LED]]s in the [[fretboard]]. Since 2019, Sam Rivers is using 5-string [[Fender Jazz Bass|Fender Jazz Basses]] live with Limp Bizkit. Rivers has also been seen using [[Wal (bass)|Wal Basses]] since 2005, mainly in the studio and uses [[Ampeg]] and Warwick amps.
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* [[David Draiman]] ft. Sam Rivers – "Forsaken" ([[Queen of the Damned (soundtrack)]])
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* [[Black Light Burns]] ft. Sam Rivers – "I Have a Need" ([[Cruel Melody]])


==Collaborations==
== References ==
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* [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] ft. Sam Rivers - "Redeemer" ([[Queen of the Damned (soundtrack)]])
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* [[David Draiman]] ft. Sam Rivers - "Forsaken" ([[Queen of the Damned (soundtrack)]])
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* [[Black Light Burns]] ft. Sam Rivers - "I Have a Need" ([[Cruel Melody]])

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{cci}}


{{Limp Bizkit}}
{{Limp Bizkit}}

Latest revision as of 21:18, 24 December 2024

For the jazz saxophonist, see Sam Rivers (jazz musician).
Sam Rivers
Rivers with Limp Bizkit in 2013
Rivers with Limp Bizkit in 2013
Background information
Born (1977-09-02) September 2, 1977 (age 47)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
Years active
  • 1994–2015
  • 2018–present
Member of

Samuel Robert Rivers (born September 2, 1977) is an American musician. He is the bassist and backing vocalist of the rock band Limp Bizkit and one of its founding members.

Early life

[edit]

Rivers' musical career started fairly early on, with him playing the tuba in a band in Arlington Middle School. He got into music initially because of John Otto, who played jazz-style drums.

Many have said that Otto is a cousin of Rivers, but during a documentary that was recorded of the band recording their second album,[1] Rivers admits that they initially thought they were cousins but realized neither parents were related.

He attended Bishop Kenny High School. He played guitar before he played bass, but switched at the suggestion of his music teacher.

Career

[edit]

Limp Bizkit

[edit]

Rivers first met Fred Durst while working at a Chick-fil-A in a mall in Jacksonville. The two started talking, and found they shared several interests, including skateboarding and music. They decided to get together for a jam session. Rivers was becoming an accomplished bass guitarist, and Durst was to be a vocalist. Together with several other people they formed a short-lived band called Malachi Sage. (Rivers' talents on guitar would later come into play in Limp Bizkit's Results May Vary album, the only album not featuring longtime guitarist Wes Borland, with Rivers playing both guitar and bass on select songs such as "Creamer" and "Lonely World".)

When the band did not work out, the two decided to try again, and this time Otto came into the picture to be the drummer at the suggestion of Rivers. In 1994, the three formed Limp Bizkit. Later on guitarist Wes Borland came into the fold, as well as DJ Lethal, in 1996. Rivers was the youngest member of the band. When their first album Three Dollar Bill, Yall was released, he was 19 years old.

In 2015, Rivers reportedly left Limp Bizkit following a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease. However, Rivers revealed in 2020 his departure from Limp Bizkit was due to liver disease caused by excessive drinking.[2] Rivers subsequently received a liver transplant. In absentia, live bass duties were covered by Samuel Gerhard Mpungu and Tsuzumi Okai.

He was voted Best Bass Player at the 2000 Gibson Awards.[3]

Recent work

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Rivers performing at KROQ Weenie Roast 2019

After Limp Bizkit went on hiatus, Rivers became a producer for local bands in Jacksonville. He produced the debut albums by Burn Season and The Embraced. Most recently, Rivers has been producing for the Orlando-based band Indorphine.[4] Aside from producing their new studio material, Rivers got them booked as the opening act for a Mushroomhead/SOiL concert. He was invited to Christian Olde Wolbers' Arkaea project, but dropped out due to scheduling.[5]

In early 2009, Rivers reunited with Limp Bizkit for tours and their sixth studio album, Gold Cobra, released in 2011.

Rivers is now pursuing another project with Burn Season vocalist Damien Starkey in a band called Sleepkillers, along with Adam Latiff and Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru, who was also a founding member and drummer for Burn Season. They released their self titled debut album in March 2019.

Personal life

[edit]

His influences include bands such as Black Sabbath and Megadeth. Rivers cites Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam as a big influence on his playing.

Equipment

[edit]

Rivers was originally endorsed by Ibanez, and one of his basses was a customized BTB 5-string, but he then used custom made Warwick basses, with LEDs in the fretboard. Since 2019, Sam Rivers is using 5-string Fender Jazz Basses live with Limp Bizkit. Rivers has also been seen using Wal Basses since 2005, mainly in the studio and uses Ampeg and Warwick amps.

Collaborations

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Mark Racco (April 8, 2017), LIMP BIZKIT 1999 (part 2) making "Significant Other"Director: Mark Racco, retrieved September 17, 2018
  2. ^ Trapp, Philip (January 7, 2020). "Limp Bizkit Bassist Really Left Band in 2015 Due to Liver Disease, New Book Reveals". Livewire. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Gibson Guitar and Bass Music Free Lessons, Downloads, MP3, Video, Players, Podcast, News, Blog, Contests". Gibson.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  4. ^ "Indorphine Working With Sam Rivers Of Limp Bizkit | News @". Ultimate-guitar.com. November 17, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  5. ^ "Guitarist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS On FEAR FACTORY: 'We're Just Taking A Break'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. December 27, 2008.
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