Pictured above: R.E.M. are, clockwise from left to right: Peter Buck
(guitar, mandolin, e-bow), Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Mike Mills (bass,
keyboards, vocals). Pictured below the band: The original drummer for R.E.M., Bill Berry, who played
drums, bass, and percussion before retiring in late 1996.
Not Pictured: Unofficial members of R.E.M.: Peter Holsapple (guitar, bass,
keyboards)[1988-1991] , Scott McCaughey (guitar, keyboards, background
vocals)[1995-Present], Nathan
December (guitar, bass)[1995-1996], Barrett Martin[1998-1999] and Joey Waronker
(drums)[1998-2001], Ken
Stringfellow (bass, keyboards, banjo, vibes, background vocals) [1998-????] , Jun-Ching,
Debra (violins)[1995-1999], Amanda Lee (Violins)[1995],
Thurston Moore (guitar)[1995] and Bill Rieflin
(drums)[2002-Present].
R.E.M. staff include: Bertis Downs (Manager and Attorney), Dewitt, David (Fan Club Director), Kevin,
Mercer, Chris, Sarah, Amy (Office Staff), Thomas W. Scott & Associates, P.C.
Athens, GA (Accounting), Bob Weber (picture taking) and Bob Whittaker (Technical Assistance,
and picture taking).
If you want the story behind all of R.E.M.'s songs up through Monster, check out
the book
called "The Complete Guide to the Music of R.E.M."!
It includes what the songs are about
and interviews different band members on their opinion and their background
information on each song!
The book is written by Peter Hogan who is a personal friend of R.E.M.
If you would like to join an R.E.M. List Service mailing list, please contact
The R.E.M. Listserv Page
for more information.
If you would like to join an R.E.M. newsgroup, and are a fan,
subscribe to "rec.music.rem" in the newsgroup reader of your choice.
If you would like to join the R.E.M. fan club, and are a fan, write
a SASE , along with
$10.00 to:
You must be enrolled in the Fan Club soon to be eligible for the
Xmas package.