R.E.M. hail from Athens, Georgia and formed in 1980. The band consists of Michael Stipe [Vocals], Peter Buck [Guitar], Mike Mills [Bass/Keyboards], and Bill…more
R.E.M.'s 1994 album Monster was dedicated to the late actor River Phoenix. The song "E-Bow the Letter", on their 1996 album New Adventures in Hi-Fi, is about the late River Phoenix.
Michael Stipe: (confirming Bill Berry will be present after leaving the band in 1997 when REM is inducted into the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) Obviously, we're really honored ... and the thought of ourselves and Patti Smith and Grandmaster Flash all being there, it's going to be a very exciting night. Of course, Bill will be there with us, he'll definitely be on stage with us.