R.E.M.’s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandR.E.M.’s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandDrummer's new group the Bad Ends just released their debut album 'The Power and the Glory.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Peter Buck's Horrible First ShowPeter Buck's Horrible First ShowGuitarist doubts he played 'Batman' theme properly and can’t forget how embarrassing early R.E.M. concerts could be.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Peter Buck Wouldn’t Go Back to R.E.M. Level of SuccessPeter Buck Wouldn’t Go Back to R.E.M. Level of SuccessGuitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Details New ‘Bummed Out’ Concept AlbumR.E.M.’s Peter Buck Details New ‘Bummed Out’ Concept AlbumGuitarist explains how pandemic shaped his latest songs.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ Reissue Sparks Memories for Peter BuckR.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ Reissue Sparks Memories for Peter BuckReissue of debut EP has him thinking about beginnings – and endings.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
When Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones Offered R.E.M. a Key AssistWhen 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.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reveals ‘Losing My Religion’ True Meaning, Says It Wasn’t About HimR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reveals ‘Losing My Religion’ True Meaning, Says It Wasn’t About HimSee how a word flip changed how listeners viewed its central figure.Chad ChildersChad Childers
See R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Join Jason Isbell Onstage for ‘Driver 8′See R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Join Jason Isbell Onstage for ‘Driver 8′Pair performed in legendary band's hometown of Athens, Ga.Allison RappAllison Rapp
R.E.M. Announce ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ 25th-Anniversary SetR.E.M. Announce ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ 25th-Anniversary SetExpanded reissue will include B-sides, rarities and live recordings.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Underrated R.E.M.: The Most Overlooked Songs From Every LPUnderrated R.E.M.: The Most Overlooked Songs From Every LPThey scored plenty of hits over their three-decade career, but there are also many great tracks buried deep in the albums.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski