He was a Rebel Jew: The Triumph and Tragedy of David Berman of the Silver Jews (and Purple Mountains)
David Berman hung himself in 2019 after releasing one of his most critically acclaimed, beloved, and best albums under the band name Purple Mountains.
But before that, he was a Silver Jew, releasing six albums under that provocative name from 1994-2008.
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