R.E.M.

1980USAAlternative Rock

CountryUSA

Active Since1980

GenreAlternative Rock

About R.E.M.

Pioneers of alternative rock. Losing My Religion was their biggest hit despite having no chorus. Over 90 million records sold. Michael Stipe was one of the first rock stars to come out. Automatic for the People is considered their masterpiece.

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