Bill Rieflin, a remarkably versatile drummer whose work over the past 30 years spanned Ministry, R.E.M., Swans, Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson, among many others, has died after a battle with cancer, according to friends and social-media posts from several artists he performed with.
He was 59. Our dear wonderful Bill Rieflin flew from this world today. Much loved HUMAN and member of King Crimson. Family by his side.
Forever in our hearts. #billrieflin pic.twitter.com/Z4FkM74X1X — Toyah Willcox (@toyahofficial) March 24, 2020 A common thread throughout his career was the fact that he rarely joined any of the bands he worked with, rather operating as a long-term hired gun.
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