David Berman

David Berman is the son of front group king and Republican lobbyist Rick Berman. In January, 2009 he revealed that Rick Berman is his father, denounced his father's work and quit his successful band.

David Berman is a 42-year-old singer-songwriter who, since 1989, has been the front singer for a popular New York City indie rock band called the "Silver Jews." Over the years, the Jews have developed a loyal following, but on January 22, 2009 David Berman stunned his fans by posting a note to an online message board announcing that after all these years he was leaving the Silver Jews. In scathing language, David disclosed to his fans who his father is, and how leaving the band related to his father's work.

SourceWatch Resources

 * Rick Berman
 * CREW

Website for the "Silver Jews" Band

 * http://www.silverjews.net/

External Resources

 * David Berman, Silver Jews Bulletin Board Silver Jews End-Lead Singer Bids his Well-Wishers Adieu My Father, My Attack Dog, January 22, 2009
 * Matt Wolf, Silver Jews' David Berman closes the curtain, Colorado Politics Examiner, January 23, 2009.
 * Jonathan Cohen, Silver Jews' David Berman Quitting Music, Billboard, January 23, 2009.
 * David Berman calls it quits, lambastes father on Drag City website, Los Angeles Times, January 27, 2009.
 * Anne Landman, Front Group King Rick Berman Gets Blasted by His Son David Berman, PRWatch.org, January 30, 2009.
 * James Montgomery, Silver Jews Say Farewell 300 Feet Underground, MTV webiste, February 2, 2009.