Seattle musician Bill Rieflin of King Crimson, R.E.M. dies at 59
Veteran Seattle musician Bill Rieflin, well known for playing with bands Ministry and R.E.M., died Tuesday. He was 59.
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Michael Rietmulder is the Seattle Times music writer.
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