How R.E.M. Became The Preeminent College Rock Band (And Then Graduated)
When they started, R.E.M. were no one’s idea of a sure thing. Every decision they made flew in the face of common sense. After a nightmare supporting the Police in 1983, they vowed no more high profile support slots. No to American Bandstand because frontman Michael Stipe was uncomfortable lip-syncing. […]
