R.E.M.

R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed 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... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1980

Also known as:

  • R. E. M.,
  • R E M,
  • REM,
  • R.E.M,
  • Bingo Hand Job,
  • R.E.M.
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Music

Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1980
  • 1980
  • 1980
  • Oct 1997
  • 1980
  • 1994
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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Winners

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 2007
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