R.E.M. quizzes
R.E.M. is an influential alternative rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, known for hits like "Losing My Religion" and "Everybody Hurts." With Michael Stipe's distinctive vocals and Peter Buck's jangly guitar, R.E.M.'s albums transformed college radio into mainstream success.
Did You Know?
R.E.M.'s drummer Bill Berry suffered a brain aneurysm and collapsed on stage in 1995; after recovering, Berry decided to leave the band in 1997, prompting R.E.M. to continue as a trio.
Practice Questions
Q:When and where was R.E.M. formed?
A:R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980.
The band originated in the vibrant college town of Athens, Georgia, known for its indie and alternative music scene. R.E.M.’s early success influenced the city’s reputation as a cradle of alternative rock.
Q:Who were R.E.M.'s founding members?
A:Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry founded R.E.M.
These four musicians met at the University of Georgia. Their unique blend of jangly guitar, poetic lyrics, and melodic bass became a defining sound of the 1980s alternative rock movement.
R.E.M. Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in Athens, Georgia in April 5, 1980. |
| Former Names | Hornets Attack Victor Mature, Bingo Hand Job, It Crawled From The South, Twisted Kites, Negro Eyes, Cans Of Piss |
| Members | Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Bill Berry, Peter Buck |
| Top Albums | Automatic for the People (1992), Out of Time (1991), Murmur (1983), Monster (1994), Accelerate (2008), Document (1987), New Adventures in Hi‐Fi (1996), Collapse Into Now (2011), Around the Sun (2004), Up (1998). |
| Top Songs | Losing My Religion (1991), Everybody Hurts (1992), Shiny Happy People (1991), Man on the Moon (1992), It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) (1987), Drive (1992), The One I Love (1987), Imitation of Life (2001), Nightswimming (1992), Orange Crush (1988). |
| Grammys | 3 won and 13 nominated. |
| UK Singles Chart | 11 Top-10 Hits |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. |
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