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Wednesday 25 March 2020

Bill Rieflin, REM drummer dies aged 59


Bill Rieflin, a drummer who played with bands including REM, Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson in a career spanning more than 30 years, has died aged 59.

According to social media posts by friends and artists he worked with, Rieflin died after being diagnosed with cancer.

Rieflin, a Seattle native, often served as a long-term auxiliary member, rather than a full-time part of any of the bands he became involved with.

Before leaving for a North American tour with King Crimson in 2017, Rieflin told Rolling Stone about his additional role on keys: “There was a question of four drums up front, which is still in the world of possibility. However, for this tour, I said, ‘Why don’t I just play keys?’ My skill level is not at the highest, but I’m capable