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Bill Berry

American musician
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Bill Berry was the drummer for the American rock band R.E.M.. The band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 and became influential in the college rock scene of the 1980s. R.E.M. was known for its unique blend of folk and rock influences, with distinctive lyrical styles from lead singer Michael Stipe and guitar work from Peter Buck.

Berry, along with Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, and bassist Mike Mills, released numerous albums, including the Grammy Award-winning Out of Time in 1991, which featured the hit song "Losing My Religion." Berry left R.E.M. in 1996 due to health issues. The band continued for several more years before disbanding in 2011.12

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