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Mar 25, 2020 · Bill Rieflin, the Seattle-based drummer who played for a diverse list of artists including Ministry, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails, King Crimson and more has passed away after reportedly battling cancer. The news of Bill’s death was broken by Robert Fripp, who paid tribute via his Facebook account after being informed by Bill’s wife, Tracy.
Mar 26, 2020 · Touring drummer Bill Rieflin of REM performing at the SXSW (South by SouthWest) Music Conference at Stubb's in Austin, Texas on March 12, 2008. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns) Ebet Roberts/Redferns
Mar 25, 2020 · 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.
Mar 25, 2020 · Bill Rieflin, the thunderous drummer who made his name in Chicago's late-'80s/early-'90s industrial scene pounding out beats for Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Pigface and more before manning the kit for R.E.M. over the last eight years of that band's career, died on Tuesday of cancer, according to former bandmates.
It could be worse. Inside, the water for Rieflin’s potent tea has reached a light boil, and the silver-haired drummer pours some into a mug. The bronze color radiates from the black leaves, diffusing into the hot water. Rieflin says the stuff is so strong, it has stained his teeth brown. It’s been a busy 24 hours.
Mar 25, 2020 · March 25, 2020. On Tuesday (March 24), Bill Rieflin passed away after a long battle with cancer at age 59. The influential drummer was best known for his work with Ministry, King Crimson, and R.E.M. After news broke of his passing, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe wrote a touching tribute to his bandmate and friend on the band's Instagram.
Mar 25, 2020 · Drummer Bill Rieflin, best known for his decade-long tenure with industrial pioneers Ministry as well as high-profile stints with R.E.M. and King Crimson as well as Pigface, KMFDM, Swans and ...
