RIP David Berman (top) of Silver Jews and Purple Mountains (above).
A singular poet, songwriter and cartoonist, a true eccentric of the American indie scene.
David Berman (Silver Jews, Purple Mountains) Dead at 52 (Pitchfork)
Meanwhile…
If you’re a David Berman man living in Dublin, there’s a grimy framed photo of him just inside the door of @whelanslive on Wexford Street, just to the left. The Silver Jews played there on May 16th 2008. A beautiful show. Pop in and pay your respects if you’re walking that way. X
— Leagues O'Toole (@foggynotions) August 8, 2019
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RIP. He played a belter of a gig with Silver Jews in Whelan’s back in 2008.
This one hits hard.
This is a good read.
https://pitchfork.com/features/interview/6110-silver-jews/
His father – from whom he was estranged – is a piece of work.
https://www.citizensforethics.org/who-is-richard-berman/
A recent interview.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2019/07/Actual-Air-in-the-Purple-Mountains-An-Interview-With-David-Berman
A huge talent gone far too soon, an amazing lyricist, RIP.