Michael Stipe
John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. from 1980 until their split in 2011. The band was very popular, and won many awards, including three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 12 MTV Video Music Awards and three Brit Awards. As a member of R.E.M., he was added into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. As a singer-songwriter, he has had a creative effect on many artists, including Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and Thom Yorke of Radiohead.[1]
Stipe was born in Decatur, Georgia. Stipe has stated that he is queer.
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Michael Stipe of " R.E.M ." June 15, 1998 " WASHINGTON DC
Stipe performing with R.E.M. in 2008.
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Stipe at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival
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Stipe encouraging fellow residents of New York City to divest from fossil fuels in 2017
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Stipe with R.E.M. performing at Langerado in 2008
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Stipe performing at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival with his "Goblin" make up
References
- ↑ Fricke, David (October 24, 2011). "'The One I Love': Radiohead's Thom Yorke on the Mystery and Influence of R.E.M." Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
