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
Pearl Jam Featured on Limited Time Only Compilation for Abortion AccessPearl Jam Featured on Limited Time Only Compilation for Abortion AccessThe album will only be available for one day.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
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
How R.E.M. Hurtled to Superstardom With ‘Losing My Religion’How R.E.M. Hurtled to Superstardom With ‘Losing My Religion’Anyone looking for the match-light moment when they exploded onto the national scene need to search no further. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
R.E.M. Guitarist Peter Buck Selling Seattle CondoR.E.M. Guitarist Peter Buck Selling Seattle CondoThe $1.5 million living space features 180-degree views of city and surrounding area.Rob SmithRob Smith
Michael Stipe Wrestles with Writer’s Block to Complete ‘Man on the Moon’Michael Stipe Wrestles with Writer’s Block to Complete ‘Man on the Moon’The song was ready. Everything was there: Bass, drums, guitars. There was only one slight problem. It didn’t have a title, or lyrics, or vocals. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Michael Stipe Explores Life’s Last Moments with ‘Try Not to Breathe’Michael Stipe Explores Life’s Last Moments with ‘Try Not to Breathe’The second track from 'Automatic for the People' is the album's first one about death. But the song’s title originated with a much more innocuous statement.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Covers R.E.M. and The Monkees [Video]Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Covers R.E.M. and The Monkees [Video]Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain performs R.E.M. and Monkees songs on a karaoke stage. Jeff GilesJeff Giles