About John Berry
Lived 1963 – 2016 (aged 52). John Berry was an American guitarist.
John Berry (May 31, 1963 – May 19, 2016) was an American hardcore punk musician. He was a founding member of the Beastie Boys, although he left the band in 1982 before they secured any commercial success.
Biography Berry was born on May 31, 1963; his father was John N. Berry, a librarian and journal editor.
He died on May 19, 2016, at a hospice in Danvers, Massachusetts,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Berry?
American guitarist (1963–2016)
When was John Berry born?
John Berry was born on 29 August 1963 in New York City.
When did John Berry die?
John Berry died on 19 May 2016 in Danvers.
What was John Berry's occupation?
John Berry was a guitarist.
What nationality was John Berry?
John Berry was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Berry (Beastie Boys)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Berry. https://biography.guide/john-berry-guitarist/
MLA: "John Berry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-berry-guitarist/.
Chicago: "John Berry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-berry-guitarist/.
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