R.E.M.
| Other Names | Hornets Attack Victor MatureBingo Hand JobIt Crawled from the South |
| Group Members | Peter BuckMike MillsMichael Stipe |
| Former Members | Bill Berry |
| Genre | Alternative rockcollege rockjangle pop |
| Genre Links | Rock, Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Year(s) Active | 1980–present |
| Music Style | Alternative Pop/ Rock, Jangle Pop, Alternative/ Indie Rock, College Rock, American Underground, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock |
| Music Mood | Atmospheric, Enigmatic, Intimate, Melancholy, Autumnal, Brooding, Cathartic, Literate, Organic, Poignant, Quirky, Restrained, Rousing, Whimsical, Bittersweet, Complex, Earnest, Eccentric, Energetic, Exuberant |
| Labels | Hib-ToneI.R.S.New WestWarner Bros. |
| Official Website | remhq.com |
| Associated Acts | Automatic BabyThe Baseball ProjectHindu Love GodsThe Minus 5TuataraTired Pony |
R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe", in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band's first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the group released its critically acclaimed debut album, Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 with the single "The One I Love". The group signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1988, and began to espouse political and environmental concerns while playing large arenas worldwide.
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Filmography
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