By Robert Hilburn
10.31.97
Los Angeles Times
R.E.M., arguably the most acclaimed American rock group to emerge in the ’80s, disclosed yesterday that drummer Bill Berry has left the band. The remaining members said that they will continue as a trio.
Berry, who suffered a brain aneurysm in 1995 but has since toured and recorded with the band, said [...]
By Marcus Errico
10.31.97
E! Online
It’s the end of the world as we know it. Or at least as Michael Stipe says, “the end of an era.”
Drummer Bill Berry revealed Thursday he’s leaving seminal Gen X-era rock band, R.E.M.–the first real threat to a group that’s been a critical and college rock favorite since the early 1980s.
The [...]
By Rich Copley
10.31.97
Athens Daily News
Features editor Rich Copley interviewed R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry on Thursday about Berry’s decision to leave the world-famous, Athens-based band after 17 years. Joining the interview were band mates Michael Stipe, the lead singer; guitarist Peter Buck; and bassist Mike Mills. The following is the complete transcript.
Q: What led up to [...]
By Julie Phillips
10.31.97
Athens Daily News
There’s a sadness that prevails in the hearts of those who knew R.E.M. in the “early days” - 1980-83.
The announcement was made Thursday that after 17 years, Bill Berry is leaving the famed band.
While the remaining members - lead singer Michael Stipe, bassist Mike Mills and guitarist Peter Buck - will [...]