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David Berman Dead At 52

David Berman, the poet and singer-songwriter begins Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died. He was 52 years old. Berman founded Silver Jews in 1989 with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. After several lineup changes and six albums, they disbanded in 2008. Berman released his debut album with Purple Mountains earlier this year. Drag…

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00:26 on August 8 2019

David Berman Dead At 52

Stereogum — David Berman, the poet and singer-songwriter begins Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died. He was 52 years old. Berman founded Silver Jews in 1989 with Pavement's St... more info
Silver Jews Pavement Stephen Malkmus
00:08 on August 8 2019

R.I.P. David Berman, of Silver Jews, has died

Consequence of Sound — Berman was supposed to begin a tour with his new band Purple Mountains this weekend. R.I.P. David Berman, of Silver Jews, has died Alex Young more info
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03:18 on August 8 2019

Stephen Malkmus And Bob Nastanovich Pay Tribute To David Berman

Stereogum — David Berman, the poet, cartoonist, and singer-songwriter behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, died earlier today at the age of 52. Berman formed Silver Jews in 1989 ... more info
Stephen Malkmus Silver Jews Pavement
00:43 on August 8 2019

David Berman 1967 – 2019

JamBase — Silver Jews and Purple Mountains founder David Berman has died at the age of 52. more info
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