Bill Rieflin

Person · Male

Bill Rieflin

From
Seattle, United States
Active
1960–2020
Releases
3

About

William Frederick Rieflin (September 30, 1960 – March 24, 2020) was an American musician. Rieflin came to prominence in the 1990s mainly for his work as a drummer with groups (particularly in the industrial rock and industrial metal scenes) such as Ministry, the Revolting Cocks, Lard, KMFDM, Pigface, Swans, Chris Connelly, and Nine Inch Nails. He worked regularly with R.E.M. following the retirement of Bill Berry in 1997. He was a member of King Crimson from 2013 until his death in 2020.

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Discography

Albums 3

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Collaboration

Instrumental supporting musician

Married

Also known as

William Fredrick Rieflin · William Rieflin

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000114938970
IPI
00144172789
IPI
00144172887

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