Underwent surgery to repair a brain aneurysm during REM's Monster tour in 1995. Berry also made notable songwriting contributions, particularly for "Berry was also responsible for toning down the lyrics of the song "Welcome to the Occupation." "His musical activities after leaving R.E.M. Connect any celebrity with Bill Berry to see how closely they are linked... romantically!
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Leo Named Bill #13. Berry's objection ultimately led the line to be changed to "hang your freedom higher." have been sporadic, but did include recording for the In 2003, Berry and his girlfriend Cybele Lange had a son, Owen.Berry rarely cooks. William Thomas Berry (born July 31, 1958) is a retired American musician who was the drummer for the alternative rock band R.E.M.
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Rock Singer. "It's just not the most musical instrument. They continued to tour with several accompanying musicians, including long-time sidemen Berry left the music business and became a farmer, working on his Asked where he goes on vacations, in an interview at his home in 2019, Berry stated: "I would Berry maintains that he never enjoyed being a drummer.
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"I can, but I'd rather not." Drummer Born in Minnesota #5. After 17 years with the band, Berry left the music industry to become a farmer, and has since maintained a low profile, making sporadic reunions with R.E.M. Drummer. We invited him to the show, and considered asking him to play, but Mike said "No, he would stress about that for three months beforehand and then he probably wouldn't show up." Spouse (1) Mari Lou Burgi (22 March 1986 - 1997) ( divorced) Trivia (1) Member of the rock band R.E.M. He was previously married to Mari Lou Burgi.
R.E.M. In concert, he sometimes performed on bass, and supplied regular backing vocals. During 1984, Berry also was drummer for the impromptu I didn't wake up one day and decide, "I just can't stand these guys anymore" or anything.
Bill Berry was born on July 31, 1958 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA as William Thomas Berry. 61 Year Olds. He instead orders food from Girasoles in nearby Watkinsville. (1980-1997). 61 Year Old Drummer #3. Contribute. and appearing on other artists' recordings. Bill Berry Is A Member Of . albums. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. As much as I wanted to see him, it puts real pressure on him if I ask him to come and do something. is losing their drummer, Bill Berry. Although best known for his solid, economical drumming style, Berry also played other instruments including guitar, bass guitar, and piano, both for songwriting and on R.E.M. Stipe's original lyric was "hang your freedom fighters" which, given the Reagan administration's active support for the contra "freedom fighters" in Nicaragua, sounded very violent and militant, although Stipe himself countered that the line could be taken multiple ways ("hang" as in either "lynch" or "frame on a wall"). I've never written a song on a set of drums. Then people in the audience saw him and shouted "Hey Bill", and Bill waved and after the song [Buckley, David. "I eat from there maybe five times a week.
Most Popular #112661. Six years after losing their religion, R.E.M. announced that it would continue as a three-piece outfit. I'm still young enough that I can do something else. Bill Berry Net Worth $30 Million To begin with, the boy was the fifth son of Don and Anna. I'm ready to do something else.Acquiescing to Berry's wishes, R.E.M. University of Georgia.
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Well, Performances of the three-piece R.E.M. Born in Duluth, MN #7. Bill Berry Popularity . In addition to his duties as a drummer, Berry contributed occasional guitar, bass, mandolin, vocals, keyboards and piano on studio tracks. Berry left the music business and became a farmer, working on his hay farm in Farmington, Georgia, near Athens.
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reunited with their original drummer. R.E.M.|Fiction: An Alternative History, Virgin Books, 2002