R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry.

成立于1980年，是美国的另类摇滚乐团。 乐团最初的成员有迈可尔·斯蒂佩(主唱)、彼得·巴克(吉他手)、迈可·米尔斯(贝司手)和比尔·贝里(鼓手)。

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Michael Stipe is known for his interest in many subjects outside of music.

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Recent issues have featured Yasir Arafat, Al Sharpton, Michael Stipe of the rock group R.

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Recent issues have featured Yasir Arafat, New York African-American activist Al Sharpton, and Michael Stipe of the rock group R.

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For cover art on their first album, lead singer Michael Stipe enlisted college friend Sandra-Lee Phipps to help take pictures.

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