r.e.m.

Radio played them a lot in 1996, but these songs don't get much attention these days.

The territory south of the Mason-Dixon Line has always been musically fertile.

The R.E.M. singer says he's currently "writing the final lyrics" for his long-delayed debut solo album.

Let's hop in the way back machine and visit 1986 when R.E.M., The Smiths and more were ruling the college rock airwaves.

Nearly four decades after it was released, the singer reveals some of the song's garbled words.

College rock thrived off discovering the next big acts. Here we look at some of the biggest success stories of those that started off as underdogs en route to becoming huge successes.

All four members of the band appeared onstage at a hometown show.

Well that's rad. These 31 rock and metal albums have hit the four decade mark. How many of these 1985 records have you listened to?

"This is an epic moment for us," Michael Stipe says.

Rockers joined forces for a spirited rendition of "The One I Love."

The drummer says he didn't regret it at the time in 1997, but it's been a long time since then.

Discover the 25 must-have rock and metal albums from the '80s that every kid should know!