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Limp Bizkit Honors Sam Rivers at First Show Since His Death in Mexico City

Promoters say the Latin American run proceeds with a temporary bassist.

Overview

  • The band returned to the stage on Nov. 29 in Mexico City, screening a tribute video for co‑founder Sam Rivers that ended with messages of love as members embraced.
  • Richie Buxton, known as Kid Not and a member of opener Ecca Vandal’s team, handled bass duties for the performance.
  • Drummer John Otto posted a heartfelt note before the show, pledging to honor Rivers at every concert and thanking fans for their support.
  • Frontman Fred Durst dedicated the set to Rivers before launching into “Break Stuff,” marking the start of the group’s Latin American dates.
  • Authorities have not released an official cause of death, though media accounts cited an incident report and described a reported cardiac arrest at Rivers’ Florida home.