R.E.M. stands for "rapid eye movement," the dream stage of sleep. One of the first alternative rock bands, the band was pivotal in the creation and development of the alternative rock genre. R.E.M. was noted for Peter Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style, Michael Stipe's distinctive vocal quality and obscure lyrics, Mike Mills' melodic basslines and backing vocals, and Bill Berry's tight, economical style of drumming.
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R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe talks about the band’s new album, his view on and experience with lip syncing and why he is unlikely to do a live album.
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Michael Stipe talks about the tour called “The Work Tour”, and how the album “Document” is tied to the American work ethic.
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R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe promotes the show Indie Rocks on the Independent Film Channel.
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This is the second part of the IFC commercial featuring Michael Stipe.
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Check out this cool trailer for the Live At The Olympia tour of world-famous rock band REM.
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Preview songs from R.E.M.’s upcoming album prior to its scheduled release on April 1, 2011.
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R.E.M. talk about the creative process involved in the making of their albums. Collapse Into Now, their final album, was produced by Jacknife Lee, who has also worked with artists such as U2 and The Killers.
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Enjoy this famous song from the alternative rock band R.E.M. who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
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The legendary band R.E.M. from Athens, Georgia plays their famous song "Losing My Religion" live in Wiesbaden.
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R.E.M., a band from Athens, Georgia, got their name from the acronym for Rapid Eye Movement, a stage of sleep. This video is created from just 20 seconds of footage of a pool party in California. The camera zooms in on various areas as they are repeated and reversed.
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