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#1. Where did the members of R.E.M. first meet and form the band in 1980?
R.E.M. was formed in Athens while its members were attending the University of Georgia.
#2. What was the name of the record store where Peter Buck worked when he met Michael Stipe?
Buck worked at Wuxtry Records in Athens, where he and Stipe bonded over punk and proto-punk artists.
#3. What was R.E.M.’s first album released under Warner Bros. Records?
After leaving I.R.S. Records, R.E.M. signed with Warner Bros. and released Green in 1988.
#4. The single “Orange Crush” from Green (1988) addressed what major theme?
“Orange Crush” was a reference to Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Vietnam War.
#5. Which female singer from The B-52s provided guest vocals on “Shiny Happy People”?
Kate Pierson added backing vocals on several Out of Time tracks, including “Shiny Happy People.”
#6. What 1994 album marked R.E.M.’s return to distorted, guitar-driven rock?
Monster was a deliberate shift back to loud guitars and glam-inspired rock.
#7. Which R.E.M. member was primarily responsible for pushing the band into new musical directions during songwriting?
Buck often drove the band creatively, steering them into new directions, while Stipe focused on lyrics and Mills/Berry fine-tuned compositions.
#8. R.E.M.’s early sound was often described as:
Their signature chiming guitar riffs gave them a “jangle pop” label alongside alternative and folk-rock elements.
#9. Which famous 1990s musician called R.E.M. “the greatest” and had unfulfilled plans to collaborate with Stipe?
Cobain admired R.E.M.’s artistry and planned a project with Stipe that never materialized.
#10. Which humorous answer did Mike Mills give when asked what it would take for R.E.M. to reunite permanently?
Mills joked “A comet,” while Berry added “Superglue,” showing the playful nature of reunion questions.
#11. What metaphor did Michael Stipe use to describe R.E.M. as a trio after Berry’s departure?
Stipe said: “I guess a three-legged dog is still a dog. It just has to learn to run differently.”
