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@justiceforjeremyberman thanks photographer @michelleshiers for generously sharing this beautiful gallery, celebrating Jeremy’s life and work while helping preserve his memory.

Visit JusticeForJeremyBerman.com to see more.

We miss you Jer ❤️

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Justice for Jeremy Berman Advocates for California Probate Reform ⚖️

A KING 5 investigation exposed how unrelated third parties took control of more than 200 estates in Washington. Lawmakers responded with HB 2445, “Ending probates for profit.”

California has a different vulnerability with similarly serious consequences. A creditor can qualify as an “interested person” and petition to open probate, even if they are not an heir, beneficiary, or the executor named in the will.

Justice for Jeremy Berman is proposing Jeremy Michael Berman’s Law to:

1️⃣ Require proof of a small estate’s actual assets and value before it can be subjected to full probate.

2️⃣ Require purported creditors to prove their claims before initiating formal probate. An allegation alone should not be enough. The debt and amount claimed should be supported by clear, verifiable evidence.

3️⃣ Require courts to check whether a will has already been lodged before allowing an estate to proceed as though no will exists. If a will is already in the court’s records, it should be linked to the probate case before the case moves forward.

4️⃣ Protect the executor and beneficiaries chosen by the deceased. A third party should not be able to displace the named executor based solely on an allegation, financial claim, or preference for someone else.

Washington showed that lawmakers can close probate loopholes. California should act next.

Read more in “Close California’s Probate Loopholes Now” on JusticeForJeremyBerman.com

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#ProbateReform #CaliforniaProbate #CloseTheLoophole #JusticeForJeremyBerman #Justice

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Jeremy entrusted me with important duties. He appointed me as his Durable Power of Attorney and selected me as his estate representative. Soon after Jeremy’s passing, I discovered that some of his digital accounts were no longer accessible to me—despite being provided with credentials during his lifetime.

Because related legal matters remain ongoing, I cannot discuss every aspect of those events. What I can say is that the experience fundamentally changed how I think about safeguarding digital assets and protecting privacy after death, especially because Jeremy was such a deeply private person.

Read more in “Protecting Jeremy Berman’s Privacy” on JusticeForJeremyBerman.com

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#honor #drummers #protect #legacy #digital

Photo of @jbermanqdc by @michelleshiers

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Justice for Jeremy Berman was created to tell Jeremy’s story. As his chosen representative, what unfolded before and after Jeremy died is one of the hardest stories I’ve ever had to tell.

Jeremy’s cancer diagnosis meant preparing for the heartbreaking possibility that he would no longer be with us. To establish his final wishes, Jeremy executed estate planning documents.

After Jeremy died, things did not go according to plan.

Throughout the challenges that followed, I had the responsibility of defending Jeremy’s testamentary rights while remaining strong for our daughter, Brixton Berman.

Read more in “Defending Jeremy Berman’s Final Wishes” on JusticeForJeremyBerman.com

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Photo of Jeremy Berman courtesy of Dominic Howard

#justice #drummers #legacy #voice #final

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The Estate of Jeremy Michael Berman Announces Launch of JusticeForJeremyBerman.com

Jeremy spent years building his dream. Now his representative is building an initiative to tell his story, preserve his legacy, and honor his final wishes.

Today, the Estate of Jeremy Michael Berman is proud to announce the official launch of JusticeForJeremyBerman.com, created to document Jeremy’s life and advocate for testamentary rights. The website will also share perspectives on what it was like to navigate grief, public scrutiny, and pressure while defending Jeremy’s estate in probate court.*

Jeremy gave so much to the drumming community. Justice for Jeremy Berman’s mission is to recognize his sacrifices and give back. The project exists to ensure Jeremy’s contributions are not forgotten, his voice continues to be heard, and his final wishes are respected.

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*The probate case has concluded. The Estate cannot comment on pending civil matters at this time. Additional information regarding related proceedings is publicly accessible through court records.

#justice #legacy #drummers #honor #voice

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⚠️Statement Regarding Recent Public Commentary ⚠️

The Estate of Jeremy Michael Berman is aware of recent public commentary published by third parties concerning disputed allegations involving Jeremy’s estate, his representative Brandi Booth, and Q Drum Co.

At this time, these matters are the subject of active litigation. Continued amplification of disputed allegations has the potential to cause further harm.

The Estate asks that care be taken when discussing these matters and that journalists, commentators, and podcast hosts seek comment from all relevant parties before publishing content involving Jeremy Berman’s estate or businesses.

#justice #journalisticintegrity #podcast #Qdrumco #justiceforjeremyberman

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Illegitimi Non Carborundum ✊

A mock-Latin aphorism, often translated as: “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” 😎

It started as a joke phrase around World War II, but people kept using it because the message stuck. Over time, it became a motto for resilience 💪

@jbermanqdc was someone who put in the work until his dream became real. That’s rare. Most people give up, listen to the critics, or get worn down. But Jeremy followed through on what he believed in.

Like Jeremy, I will never give up, even when challenges persist. Although cancer stole Jeremy’s life, I’m determined to carry Jeremy’s spirit, heart, and mindset forward ❤️‍🔥🥁

📸 Photo of Jeremy Michael Berman © Brixton Berman. All rights reserved.#strength #resilience #fuckcancer #nevergiveup #justice

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Frames in Echo # 3: Over a decade ago, I was introduced to Jeremy Berman, the unmatched drum builder behind Q Drum Co. It didn’t take long before my husband bought a kit from him, and we had a genuine friendship. Somewhere in that early time, he generously connected me to one of my favorite artists I’d hoped to photograph… a lasting relationship for which I’ll always be grateful.

Hoping to give back, I offered to stop by his shop in San Pedro to photograph him at work. He welcomed me without hesitation, though I remember some disappointment when I arrived as he couldn’t work on his own Q drums that day. Instead, he was in the middle of a rush job, repairing and installing lighting inside acrylic drums for Adrian Young of No Doubt. To me, that moment was a quiet demonstration of how essential he was, and how lightly he carried that importance. Here was someone trusted by some of the world’s biggest musicians for building, repairing, traveling as a tech, while still investing fully in his own work.

I had never seen drums built that way before, and felt lucky to document someone so widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Jeremy had spent many years building for OCDP, and through Q, he began carving out something distinctly his own… bespoke, metal drums handmade with an unmistakable precision that I was privileged to witness.

Even if these images from that day couldn’t serve to promote Q (I did return another time), they hold something more enduring… a reverence and reminder that the finest work comes from a person, not a machine. These photographs have become especially precious since Jeremy lost a six-month battle with stage 4 stomach cancer in 2023. His passing rippled through a community that truly tried to help him, a loss made heavier by the devastating litigation his family continues to face. Over time, I’ve come across my images of him in places I never expected, grateful I was able to make something that is part of his memory.

Jeremy was always on tour or in the shop, so I never got to spend as much time with him as I would have liked, but his presence meant so much to me. He was the very best. And today would have been his 48th birthday.

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🥁 Dying for a Dream 🥁

Watch exclusive footage provided by the estate of Jeremy Michael Berman

Additional clips credited to Ed Davis @eddie24d and Jon Ashworth @sotw.live

Jeremy started @qdrumco in 2010 with a dream: not just to build drums, but to create something meaningful, something lasting, something for the world to remember forever.

For more than a decade, he poured everything he had into that vision. His time. His energy. His creativity. His finances. Building drums wasn’t just a job to Jeremy. It was his passion. His purpose. His identity. 🎶

Jeremy sacrificed so much for Q and even put a lot of his personal touring money into the company. For example, he routed income from his last and final touring gig with the band @muse — to keep growing the company he built and believed in so deeply.

Jeremy spent years working hands-on with materials like wood and metal, dedicating himself fully to the craft of building drums at the highest level possible. 🪵⚙️

He gave everything he had to his dream.

And today, I share this story so people understand the level of dedication behind the Q Drum Co. name, the passion, the sacrifice, and the commitment Jeremy carried every single day.

This is part of a larger story. One that deserves to be fully understood.

Because behind every instrument he created was a person who believed deeply in his work, in his family, and in building something that mattered. ❤️

Jeremy didn’t just build drums.

He built a legacy. 🕊️

And I will never let this legacy and his sacrifice be forgotten. 🕯️♾️❤️‍🔥#Jeremyberman #qdrumco #cancer #drummers #smallbusiness

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Please read this very important message from the estate of Jeremy Michael Berman #qdrumco

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Justice for Jeremy: Setting the Stage

I thought I’d share a sweet story of how I met Jeremy with you all. It’s basically how it all began between the two of us.

Back in 2005, I got hired to work for Nine Inch Nails and help run the Spiral Fan Club. By the time I joined, the band had already been touring, and Jeremy was the drum tech. He and I hit it off instantly and became fast friends, one of my best touring buddies. On our days off, the backline crew and I would roam the streets of whatever city we were in, just enjoying our “Roadie Fridays.”

Fast forward a bit: after that tour, I got hired as the assistant tour manager for the Gwen Stefani Sweet Escape Tour. They needed a new drum tech and asked if I knew anyone. And of course, immediately, I thought: You have to hire Jeremy!

At the time, he had gone through a divorce, and I was his number one wing lady! Then one of them looked at me and said, You know, Brandi, if Jeremy’s so great, why don’t you date him?

I mean, I was over here talking about how wonderful he was and trying to set him up with everyone else. That was an interesting concept! Because, you know, we’d been friends for so long. He was my best bud.

So let’s fast forward. Jeremy got hired as the drum tech for the tour, and a few weeks in, we started developing feelings for each other. We didn’t act on it until the tour ended. And as soon as we got home, we started dating.

And the rest, as they say, is history. ❤️

#justiceforjeremy #griefandloss #griefjourney #justiceforjeremyberman #jeremyberman #honoringhismemory #lifeafterloss #protectyourfamily #fyp #instagram #fuckcancer #brandibooth

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