Limp Bizkit Honors Late Bassist in Mexico City Return

Limp Bizkit returned to the stage in Mexico City on Saturday for their first performance since the death of co-founding bassist Sam Rivers, honoring his memory with a tribute video and dedicating the show to him as they launched their South American tour.

The concert at Estadio Fray Nano marked an emotional milestone for the nu-metal band, whose surviving members, vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland and turntablist DJ Lethal, took the stage about six weeks after Rivers' passing on October 18 at age 48. Rivers was found dead in his Florida home, and while an official cause has not been released, reports indicated he had a history of liver disease stemming from heavy drinking. He underwent a liver transplant in 2018 after temporarily leaving the band in 2015 and rejoined the group that year.

The show opened with a montage of clips from Rivers' performances with Limp Bizkit over the years, ending with the messages "Sam Rivers, our brother forever" and "Sam Rivers, we love you forever." The band members sat facing the screen, their backs to the audience, before embracing onstage as fans chanted Rivers' name. Filling in on bass was Richie "Kid Not" Buxton,...