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
