When Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones Offered R.E.M. a Key Assist
'Automatic for the People' further cemented the band's status as alt-rock visionaries and superstars.
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10 Unbelievable Supergroups That Actually Almost Happened
Can you imagine these?
Why R.E.M. Wanted to End on a High Note
"We needed to not drive it into mundaneness, and that's where it was going to go."
R.E.M. Announce ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ 25th-Anniversary Set
Expanded reissue will include B-sides, rarities and live recordings.
How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With ‘Collapse Into Now’
Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms.
Rockers React to Spotify CEO, Call Him a ‘Greedy Little S—’
David Crosby, Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach are among the artists criticizing Daniel Ek for his comments regarding music creation.
How R.E.M. Careened Into the Future With ‘Accelerate’
As its title implies, this record possesses great urgency.
R.E.M. Fans Raise $82,000 in One Day for Stricken Touring Member
Supporters rush to help after Scott McCaughey suffers a ‘major’ stroke.
Minus 5, R.E.M. Guitarist Scott McCaughey Suffers Stroke
Scott McCaughey, the Young Fresh Fellows and Minus 5 frontman who has toured with R.E.M., suffered a stroke while on the road with Alejandro Escovedo.
R.E.M. Release Expanded NSFW Video for ‘Nightswimming’
An expanded and NSFW clip for "Nightswimming" appears on R.E.M.'s 25th anniversary edition of 'Automatic for the People.'
Michael Stipe Wrestles with Writer’s Block to Complete ‘Man on the Moon’
The song was ready. Everything was there: Bass, drums, guitars. There was only one slight problem. It didn’t have a title, or lyrics, or vocals.
R.E.M. Take Pop Heaven to Motel Hell on ‘The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite’
With a little inspiration from a doo-wop classic, this bouncy track brought some levity to the moody 'Automatic for the People.' But what does the song mean?