Bill Rieflin, whose résumé included percussion and instrumental contributions to Ministry, King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails, Swans, KMFDM, and R.E.M has passed on at 59 years old.

Despite all his contributions to these bands both in the studio and live, Rieflin never joined any of the bands he played with on a permanent basis. He passed away from complications with cancer.

Thanks for all the music, Bill.

Today we lost a wonderful artist, tremendous human being and an integral part of Ministry’s developments and success…

Safe travels my brother on the way to your next universal gig.

R.I.P Bill Rieflin#MinistryBand #WeAreMinistry #Ministry #Revco #BillRieflin #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/5YfhvGUZcR

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— Ministry (@WeAreMinistry) March 24, 2020