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RIP David Berman (Silver Jews)

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by typefitter, Aug 7, 2019.

  1. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    Two months ago, the Washington Post published this feature on the return of Silver Jews frontman David Berman from a long hiatus. His new project was called Purple Mountains.

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...e9-b7ae-390de4259661_story.html?noredirect=on

    Now news that he killed himself today. He was supposed to go on tour on Saturday. It's not the biggest shock, given his well-publicized struggles, but still... Fuck.

    If you are in trouble, try to remember that you are loved. Stay.
     
    typefitter, Aug 7, 2019
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  2. Big Circus

    Big Circus Well-Known Member

    American Water is a classic. The last track from that album, The Wild Kindness, hits especially hard tonight.

     
    Big Circus, Aug 7, 2019
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  3. PCLoadLetter

    PCLoadLetter Well-Known Member

    I just saw someone calling this "shocking and heartbreaking" on Twitter. Not shocking, but definitely heartbreaking.

    Really talented guy. Sorry to hear he slipped under. Damn.
     
    PCLoadLetter, Aug 7, 2019
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  4. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    I “discovered” Silver Jews on SJ.com. Didn’t know a thing about them, until someone here recommended them. Loved their music.

    Very, very sorry to hear. RIP
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Aug 7, 2019
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