David Berman, the musician, songwriter, artist and poet who worked in both Silver Jews and most recently Purple Mountains, has reportedly passed away. His label Drag City confirmed the news that he had died earlier today. He was 52 years old. R.I.P.
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 individuals we've ever known is gone. Rest easy, David. pic.twitter.com/5n5bctcu4j
— 𝕯𝖗𝖆𝖌 𝕮𝖎𝖙𝖞 (@dragcityrecords) August 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/JPernicious/status/1159232867320381440
This is the most recent thing I’ve published. It elicited the most personal, lovely feedback from strangers and friends alike. I am so sorry for all those people who told me how much they loved him. https://t.co/twbQUwp1P0
— John Lingan (@johnlingan) August 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/bergmayer/status/1159240415268233217
David Berman, the indie-rock great behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died at the age of 52 https://t.co/32NrFNMUOj pic.twitter.com/pCnAxpWV18
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 7, 2019
Inconceivable, heartbreaking news coming in about David Berman. RIP. pic.twitter.com/GgOfl8zQs7
— The Thin Air (@thethinair) August 7, 2019
RIP David Berman. "Random Rules" still floors me every time. https://t.co/P9yG5klhvU
— Christian Hoard (@christianhoard) August 7, 2019
What a giving, generous song this is, he was an enormous soul https://t.co/nbvKGt30Us
— Jeremy D. Larson (@jeremydlarson) August 7, 2019
