ArtistInfo

Michael Stipe

voc, *1960 US, Decatur, Georgia
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Rock
A.k.a. John Michael Stipe

John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, film producer, music video director, and visual artist. He was the lyricist and lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. from their formation in 1980 until their dissolution in 2011.Stipe is noted for the "mumbling" style of his early career as well as his social and political activism. He was in charge of R.E.M.'s visual image, often selecting album artwork and directing many of the band's music videos. Outside the music industry, he owns and runs two film production companies, C-00 and Single Cell Pictures.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Bass
• Synthesizer

Genres

• Rock
• Pop
• Spoken Word

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