Complete List Of Berlin Band Members

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Do you remember the first time you heard that song? You know the one I’m talking about. If you don’t, well, never mind. Berlin was formed in Southern California in 1978, with roots in Orange County and Los Angeles. The band is best known for their hit singles “The Metro,” “No More Words,” and the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away” from the Top Gun soundtrack. “Take My Breath Away” won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1987. Over the years, Berlin has released multiple albums, including Pleasure Victim in 1982, Love Life in 1984, Count Three & Pray in 1986, Voyeur in 2002, Animal in 2013, Transcendance in 2019, and the orchestral album Strings Attached in 2020. The band has experienced various lineup changes and periods of hiatus but has remained a significant presence in the synth-pop and new wave music scenes. Berlin’s official site currently presents Terri Nunn, John Crawford, David Diamond, Carlton Bost, Dave Schulz, and Ric “Rocc” Roccapriore as the band’s lineup.

Terri Nunn

Terri Nunn joined Berlin as lead vocalist in 1979 and has been the band’s most recognizable and consistent member. In simple terms, she is Berlin, as without Terri Nunn, there is no Berlin. Nunn’s powerful voice and charismatic stage presence have been central to Berlin’s success. She sang on the band’s major albums in the 1980s, including Pleasure Victim in 1982, Love Life in 1984, and Count Three & Pray in 1986. Nunn briefly left the early version of Berlin to pursue acting before returning, and after the band’s initial breakup in 1987, she pursued a solo career. She revived Berlin in the late 1990s and later released albums including Voyeur in 2002, 4Play in 2005, Animal in 2013, Transcendance in 2019, and Strings Attached in 2020. In 2016, Nunn reunited creatively with John Crawford and David Diamond, leading to the recording of Transcendance.

John Crawford

John Crawford was one of Berlin’s founding figures, serving as bassist, vocalist, and primary songwriter. Crawford’s work defined much of Berlin’s early sound, and he wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s best-known songs, including “The Metro,” “No More Words,” and “Sex (I’m A…).” He remained with Berlin through the band’s original 1980s run and played bass and sang backing vocals on Count Three & Pray in 1986. After Berlin broke up in 1987, Crawford and Rob Brill formed The Big F. Crawford later reunited with Terri Nunn and David Diamond, contributing to Transcendance in 2019 and Strings Attached in 2020. Berlin’s official site currently lists Crawford as a member.

David Diamond

David Diamond joined Berlin in 1982 at age 17, playing synthesizers and guitar. He played on Pleasure Victim and Love Life before leaving the band in 1985. Diamond later reunited with Terri Nunn and John Crawford in 2016 and helped create Transcendance in 2019. He also contributed guitar and keyboards to Strings Attached in 2020. Berlin’s official site currently lists Diamond as a member, and he performs guitar in the band’s live shows while continuing to contribute synthesizers to recordings.

Ric Olsen

Ric Olsen joined Berlin during the final recording stages of Pleasure Victim and became the band’s lead guitarist during its breakthrough period. Olsen played on Love Life in 1984, adding a rock edge to the band’s synth-heavy sound. He later co-wrote “Pink and Velvet” with Terri Nunn, a song that appeared on Count Three & Pray in 1986.

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Matt Reid

Matt Reid was Berlin’s keyboardist during the band’s classic early-1980s period. His synthesizer work was an important part of the band’s sound on Love Life in 1984. Reid also contributed keyboards and songwriting to Count Three & Pray, including a writing credit on “Heartstrings.”

Rob Brill

Rob Brill became Berlin’s drummer during the band’s breakthrough era and was part of the classic lineup heard on Love Life in 1984. He remained with Berlin as the group was pared down during the mid-1980s and played drums and backing vocals on Count Three & Pray in 1986. Brill also co-wrote “Like Flames” and shared a writing credit on “Heartstrings.” After Berlin’s breakup, Brill formed The Big F with John Crawford.

Rod Learned

Rod Learned was one of Berlin’s early drummers and is credited on Pleasure Victim. He was part of the band’s transition from its earliest experimental lineup into the group that would break nationally in the early 1980s. Learned did not play on Berlin’s 1980 album Information, whose drums were handled by Dan Van Patten.

Chris Ruiz-Velasco

Chris Ruiz-Velasco was one of John Crawford’s earliest musical partners and an original member of the group that evolved into Berlin. He played guitar during the band’s formative period and contributed to Information in 1980. Ruiz-Velasco also wrote “Masquerade,” one of the best-known songs from Pleasure Victim. He was not a mid-1980s addition to the group; his work belongs to Berlin’s earliest era.

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Dan Van Patten

Dan Van Patten was another of John Crawford’s earliest bandmates and helped shape Berlin before the group’s commercial breakthrough. He played drums and electronic percussion, worked with synthesizers, and contributed production and engineering during the early period. Van Patten played drums on the 1980 album Information and also contributed to the early sessions that became Pleasure Victim.

Virginia Macolino

Virginia Macolino became Berlin’s lead vocalist after Terri Nunn temporarily left the group to concentrate on acting. Macolino sang on the band’s 1980 album Information, including a re-recorded version of “A Matter of Time.” Her tenure represents an important transitional period between Berlin’s original formation and Nunn’s return for the band’s breakthrough years.

Jo Julian

Jo Julian played synthesizers and sang with Berlin during the band’s early period. Julian was a major contributor to the 1980 album Information, serving as a keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and engineer on the project.

Toni Childs

Toni Childs was one of Berlin’s early vocalists during the late 1970s, before Terri Nunn became established as the band’s signature singer. Childs also had songwriting connections to material that appeared during Berlin’s early Information period. She later built a successful solo career.

Roger O’Donnell

Roger O’Donnell, later known for his work with The Cure, served as a touring keyboardist for Berlin in the mid-1980s. O’Donnell had been touring with the Thompson Twins when he became friendly with Berlin, and he was asked to step in after David Diamond’s departure before an Australasian tour. His time with Berlin came before he joined The Cure in 1987.

Dallan Baumgarten

Dallan Baumgarten played guitar with the revived version of Berlin during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He appeared with Terri Nunn as she rebuilt Berlin after the group’s long hiatus and remained part of the touring and recording organization during the period leading to Voyeur.

Mitchell Sigman

Mitchell Sigman served as Berlin’s keyboardist, guitarist, programmer, and musical director from 2000 to 2007. He contributed heavily to the revived band’s studio work, including Voyeur and 4Play, and also co-wrote and produced material for Berlin. Sigman’s tenure ended in 2007, when Dave Schulz took over the keyboard position.

Chris Olivas

Chris Olivas joined Berlin as drummer in 2000 and became one of Terri Nunn’s longest-running musical collaborators. He performed with the band through much of its 2000s and 2010s touring era, including the lineup that supported Animal in 2013. Olivas was eventually succeeded in the current Berlin lineup by Ric “Rocc” Roccapriore.

Paloma Estevez

Paloma Estevez has also performed as a drummer with Berlin during the band’s post-reunion years. Her professional drum affiliations include Berlin, and she was part of the wider pool of musicians who helped support Terri Nunn’s touring version of the group.

Carlton Bost

Carlton Bost joined Berlin in 2004 as guitarist. His background includes work with Deadsy, Orgy, The Dreaming, and other rock and industrial projects. Bost has also worked as a producer and contributed to Berlin recordings during the group’s later era. He remains part of Berlin’s current lineup.

Dave Schulz

Dave Schulz joined Berlin as keyboardist in 2007, replacing Mitchell Sigman. A classically trained pianist, Schulz had previously toured and recorded with artists including the Goo Goo Dolls and General Public. His keyboard playing became central to Berlin’s live sound during the band’s later touring years, and he remains part of the current lineup.

Ric “Rocc” Roccapriore

Ric “Rocc” Roccapriore is Berlin’s current drummer. A Berklee-trained musician, Roccapriore has toured and performed with a wide range of artists and joined Berlin during the band’s more recent era. Berlin’s official site currently lists him alongside Terri Nunn, John Crawford, David Diamond, Carlton Bost, and Dave Schulz.

Updated August 18, 2026.