A popular American alternative rock band, R.E.M consists of Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar) and Mike Mills (bass). For most of their history, drummer Bill Berry was part of the band as well. R.E.M is best known for hit songs like "It?s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)", "Stand", "Losing My Religion" and "Shiny Happy People."
Punk rock never really reached the South—at least, not in time. By 1983, punk (and Sid Vicious) were four years gone, and new wave—the genre's weaker, toothless cousin—was already stale. The Clash first toured below the Mason-Dixon Line to support Combat Rock , but by then...
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:30:34 GMTGALVESTON — The song, “Houston,” is on the band’s latest CD, “Accelerate.”
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:12:15 GMTToday's reader likes R.E.M., the Beatles and balloon hats. Wanna know more? Read below, then say hello: Reader of the day: VA Lynx Real name: David R. Why I chose my screen name: Lynx is my Buzztime Trivia handle, the...
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:35:02 GMTColdplay, U2, the Killers, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, John Legend, and others have all agreed to contribute exclusive new songs to (RED)WIRE, a new music service set to launch on World Aids Day, December 1, with all proceeds benefiting HIV-infected victims in Africa. [Via Billboard.com ]. More on SPIN.com: >> Listen to Jay-Z and Coldplay's New Song! >> Coldplay's Chris Martin Reveals ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:33:27 GMTSome very big artists are banding together to help fight the very big problem that is the AIDS epidemic, and if the tagline sounds familiar, the songs these folks have contributed won't: Coldplay, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, and U2 are among those who have contributed exclusive tracks to (RED)WIRE , a new digital music magazine from Bono's AIDS-combatting (RED) campaign. (RED)WIRE is due to ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:15:57 GMT
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R.E.M. first played under the name Twisted Kites during their early formation in Georgia.
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