Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe is an American singer, songwriter and visual artist, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of R.E.M., an alternative rock band he co-founded in Athens, Georgia, in 1980. He has also worked in film production and photography, and his writing often explores themes of identity, politics and environmental and social issues.

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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song Live

Michael Stipe·debut solo album24 Apr

During a late-night show appearance, the former R.E.M. frontman performed a track from his upcoming debut solo album and discussed the project in a recent interview.

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