David Berman, the singer-songwriter who led the indie band the Silver Jews, has passed away. He was 52.
Berman’s record label, Drag City Records, announced the news on Wednesday, although a cause of death has not been revealed.

He founded the band the Silver Jews in 1989 with Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. The band enjoyed several years of acclaim and released six albums together before Berman retired from music in 2009 after their 2008 album, Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea.

We couldn’t be more sorry to tell you this. David Berman passed away earlier today. A great friend and one of the most inspiring individuals we’ve ever known is gone. Rest easy, David. pic.twitter.com/5n5bctcu4j

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