R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980. The band consisted of lead vocalist Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry (who left the band in 1997).

R.E.M. is often regarded as one of the pioneers of alternative rock, and their music incorporated elements of jangle pop, folk rock, and post-punk. Their early years were characterized by a DIY ethos, as they released a single, "Radio Free Europe", and an EP, "Chronic Town", before signing with major label IRS Records in 1982.

The band released their first full-length album, "Murmur," in 1983, which received critical acclaim and helped establish them as a major force in the alternative rock scene. R.E.M. went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

The band achieved mainstream success with their 1991 album "Out of Time", which featured the hit songs "Losing My Religion" and "Shiny Happy People". They continued to release critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, including "Automatic for the People", "Monster", and "New Adventures in Hi-Fi".

R.E.M. was known for their socially and politically conscious lyrics, as well as their activism and involvement in various social causes. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

R.E.M. disbanded in 2011 after 31 years together, leaving behind a legacy of influential music that inspired generations of musicians. Some of their other well-known songs include "The One I Love", "Everybody Hurts", and "Man on the Moon".

• Michael Stipe - vocals
• Peter Buck - guitar
• Mike Mills - bass
• Bill Berry - drums

• Michael Stipe - vocals
• Peter Buck - guitar
• Mike Mills - bass

• "Murmur" (1983)
• "Reckoning" (1984)
• "Fables of the Reconstruction" (1985)
• "Lifes Rich Pageant" (1986)
• "Document" (1987)
• "Green" (1988)
• "Out of Time" (1991)
• "Automatic for the People" (1992)
• "Monster" (1994)
• "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" (1996)
• "Up" (1998)
• "Reveal" (2001)
• "Around the Sun" (2004)
• "Accelerate" (2008)
• "Collapse into Now" (2011)

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