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
See R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Join Jason Isbell Onstage for ‘Driver 8′See R.E.M.’s Mike Mills Join Jason Isbell Onstage for ‘Driver 8′Pair performed in legendary band's hometown of Athens, Ga.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
Eddie Vedder Covers R.E.M., Prince with Impromptu BandEddie Vedder Covers R.E.M., Prince with Impromptu BandPearl Jam frontman stepped in after Kings of Leon pulled out of festival.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why R.E.M. Wanted to End on a High NoteWhy R.E.M. Wanted to End on a High Note"We needed to not drive it into mundaneness, and that's where it was going to go." Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
Underrated R.E.M.: The Most Overlooked Songs From Every LPUnderrated R.E.M.: The Most Overlooked Songs From Every LPThey scored plenty of hits over their three-decade career, but there are also many great tracks buried deep in the albums.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
R.E.M.’s 1981 ‘Cassette Set’ Demo Reissued for the First TimeR.E.M.’s 1981 ‘Cassette Set’ Demo Reissued for the First TimeBand will also reissue a 7" version of original debut single, “Radio Free Europe."Allison RappAllison Rapp
Michael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageMichael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageR.E.M. singer describes “most powerful feeling” of his life when they started to play hit single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With ‘Out of Time’How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With ‘Out of Time’Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With ‘Collapse Into Now’How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With ‘Collapse Into Now’Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
R.E.M.’s Farewell: Answering Five ‘Collapse Into Now’ QuestionsR.E.M.’s Farewell: Answering Five ‘Collapse Into Now’ QuestionsUCR contributors debate the album's musical merits and speculate about the band's future (or lack thereof). Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff