It’s The End Of The Band As We Know It
So, that’s it — R.E.M. has called it quits after thirty-one years. Given the non-stop creativity that Michael Stipe and his bandmates have brought on stage throughout that time, no-one can begrudge them a well-earned retirement. Although… maybe a reunion tour in a few years? That said, as a farewell for now, here is some of the R.E.M. you may have missed out on:
Dangerous Times (1980 Wuxtry Records Demo)
Radio Free Europe (First TV appearance)
Driver 8 (Acoustic performance)
Love Is All Around (Troggs cover)
Low (MTV Unplugged Acoustic Version)
One (Automatic Baby — R.E.M. + U2 — version)
Furry Happy Monsters (On Sesame Street)
Man on the Moon (With Bruce Springsteen)
Feeling Gravity’s Pull (Rehearsal at Olympia Theatre, Dublin)
Supernatural Superserious (Acoustic version in a car)
