 American rock band R.E.M.From left, clockwise: Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe Image by A derivative work by CityFeedback, from a variety of images creditted above, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
The Ram Roger TrioR.E.M. R.E.M. American rock band This article is about the band. For other uses, see Rem (disambiguation). R.E.M. was an American alternative rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. R.E.M. was noted for Buck's arpeggiated "jangle" guitar playing; Stipe's distinctive vocal style, unique stage presence, and cryptic lyrics; Mills's countermelodic bass lines and backing vocals; and Berry's tight, economical drumming. In the early 1990s, other alternative rock acts such as Nirvana, Pixies, and Pavement named R.E.M. as a pioneer of the genre. After Berry left in 1997 due to health issues, the remaining members continued with… (Source: Wikipedia)
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