Bertis Downs | |
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 Downs discussing the future of the music industry at a summit in Georgetown University, 2010 | |
| Born | Bertis Edwin Downs IV July 13, 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Davidson College (BA), University of Georgia (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, manager for rock band R.E.M. |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | https://bertisdowns.com |
Bertis Edwin Downs IV (born July 13, 1956) is an American entertainment lawyer. He provides legal counsel (particularly for initial contracts) for the rock band R.E.M.,[1] later also assuming management duties after the departure of original manager Jefferson Holt.[2] He is usually credited simply as the band's "Advisor".
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