Seattle musician Bill Rieflin of King Crimson, R.E.M. dies at 59
Veteran Seattle musician Bill Rieflin has died at age 59. A celebrated drummer and multi-instrumentalist, Rieflin’s remarkable career led him to perform with a diverse collection of bands including U.K. prog rockers King Crimson, R.E.M. and industrial metal leaders Ministry.
Rieflin died Tuesday morning after battling cancer for years, his sister-in-law Kathryn Rieflin confirmed. By Tuesday evening, social media was flooded with tributes from fans and Rieflin’s musician friends sharing warm memories of the in-demand drummer for hire, who got his start in the ’70s with Seattle punk bands the Telepaths and the Blackouts.
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