R.E.M. Break Up After 31 Years Together
News of R.E.M.’s break up after an astounding 31 years together leaves me with mixed emotions. Over three decades of music from these guys. I still can’t believe it. The alternative band was such a part of my life, starting when I entered high school. Many moons ago. Yep, I’m old. What led R.E.M. to go their separate ways? Their break up was announced on their website, which explained their split. “To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.” R.E.M. Frontman Michael Stipe added: “I hope our fans realize this wasn’t an easy decision; but all things must end, and we wanted to do it right, to do it our way. We have to thank all the people who helped us be R.E.M. for these 31 years; our deepest gratitude to those who allowed us to do this. It’s been amazing.” Stipe, who together with Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill [...]
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