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
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
10 Unbelievable Supergroups That Actually Almost Happened10 Unbelievable Supergroups That Actually Almost HappenedCan you imagine these?Chris WheatleyChris Wheatley
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Recalls Guitar Ransom DramaR.E.M.’s Peter Buck Recalls Guitar Ransom DramaBiker gang lent a hand when his favorite instrument was stolen from the stage in 2008.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Vedder Covers R.E.M., Prince with Impromptu BandEddie Vedder Covers R.E.M., Prince with Impromptu BandPearl Jam frontman stepped in after Kings of Leon pulled out of festival.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why R.E.M. Wanted to End on a High NoteWhy 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." Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
R.E.M.: 10 Years After the BreakupR.E.M.: 10 Years After the BreakupUnlike other bands that split with great fanfare, they haven't reunited.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Michael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageMichael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageR.E.M. singer describes “most powerful feeling” of his life when they started to play hit single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
25 Best Rock Albums of 199125 Best Rock Albums of 1991It was a year of change in the rock world.Chad ChildersChad Childers