Lillian Berlin
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Lillian Berlin is the lead singer/guitarist for St. Louis rock band Living Things
. In addition Berlin is songwriter/producer and composer. He is also published author for the controversial book "Post Mortem Bliss'" and scored The Runaways film starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. Berlin is married to acclaimed director/artist Floria Sigismondi
, Lillian was stabbed after a show because of his opinion on the events of 9/11. In 2004, Lillian was involved in a similar incident when after a show at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas he was shot and pistol whipped because of his on-stage talk disparaging the Republican Party. In 2006, while opening for Alter Bridge
in Switzerland, Berlin's politics allegedly caused members of Alter Bridge to attack Living Things' guitarist Cory Becker and Berlin's brother, Bosh Berlin. Alter Bridge denies the Living Things' side of the story, saying Cory Becker attacked their crew members. In 2004 he was arrested at The Republican Convention in New York for protesting George Bush. In 2005, Berlin's Gibson Black ES-335 caught on fire at Los Angeles Club The Troubadour during a raucous sold out performance that stopped the show mid set. In 2009, Berlin released the controversial book "Postmortem Bliss" which chronicles teen prescription drug abuse in the late 90's. An excerpt from the book was turned into a short film for Turner Classic Movies, and directed by his wife, Floria Sigismondi
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Living Things (band)
Living Things are an American indie rock band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band, consist of chief provocateur singer/songwriter/guitarist Lillian Berlin and his two siblings Yves Berlin and Joshua "Bosh" Berlin , . Singer Lillian Berlin lyrics and songwriting has been described as " fiercely...
. In addition Berlin is songwriter/producer and composer. He is also published author for the controversial book "Post Mortem Bliss'" and scored The Runaways film starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. Berlin is married to acclaimed director/artist Floria Sigismondi
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In 2001, after a concert in Kansas CityKansas City, Missouri
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, Lillian was stabbed after a show because of his opinion on the events of 9/11. In 2004, Lillian was involved in a similar incident when after a show at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas he was shot and pistol whipped because of his on-stage talk disparaging the Republican Party. In 2006, while opening for Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, who are all also members of Creed. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman...
in Switzerland, Berlin's politics allegedly caused members of Alter Bridge to attack Living Things' guitarist Cory Becker and Berlin's brother, Bosh Berlin. Alter Bridge denies the Living Things' side of the story, saying Cory Becker attacked their crew members. In 2004 he was arrested at The Republican Convention in New York for protesting George Bush. In 2005, Berlin's Gibson Black ES-335 caught on fire at Los Angeles Club The Troubadour during a raucous sold out performance that stopped the show mid set. In 2009, Berlin released the controversial book "Postmortem Bliss" which chronicles teen prescription drug abuse in the late 90's. An excerpt from the book was turned into a short film for Turner Classic Movies, and directed by his wife, Floria Sigismondi
Floria Sigismondi
Floria Sigismondi is an Italian, naturalised Canadian, photographer and director.Apart from her art exhibitions, she is best known for writing and directing The Runaways, starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning...
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