David Berman
Despite initially – and inaccurately – being viewed as a Pavement side project, David Berman’s Silver Jews now rightfully occupies a place in the indie rock canon. Between 1994 and 2008, Berman oversaw six albums under the moniker, all of which were released via Chicago indie mavericks, Drag City. Berman’s songwriting revolves around his deadpan […]
The Silver Jews and Purple Mountains leader, who wrote beloved, endlessly quotable tracks, died at 52. Source
His wry, pithy songwriting made that band an underground favorite in the 1990s, and a new group, Purple Mountains, was set to tour. Source
David Berman, the poet and singer/songwriter who was behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has passed away, age 52. Berman’s record label, Drag City, made the tragic announcement earlier today, saying “we couldn’t be more sorry to tell you this. David Berman passed away earlier today.” “A great friend and one of the most inspiring […]
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