R.E.M. (band)

R.E.M.
R.E.M. in concert in Padova, Italy, July 22, 2003
R.E.M. in concert in Padova, Italy, July 22, 2003
Background information
OriginAthens, Georgia, USA
GenresAlternative rock, college rock, jangle pop, folk rock, post-punk, new wave, punk rock
Years active1980–2011
Labelsi.R.S., Warner Bros.
Past member(s)Michael Stipe
Peter Buck
Mike Mills
Bill Berry
Websitewww.remhq.com

R.E.M. is an American rock band. It was formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980. R.E.M. was one of the first popular alternative rock bands. R.E.M. released its first single, "Radio Free Europe" in 1981. The lead singer of the band was Michael Stipe.

During the 1980s, R.E.M. were one of the most important rock bands in the campus radio movement. They became successful internationally in 1987, when they released the songs, "The One I Love" and "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". They were very popular in the early 1990s and broke-up in 2011. They have been inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


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