Michael Stipe

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Full Name
John Michael Stipe
Born
January 4th, 1960
Hometown
Although born in Decatur, Georgia, Stipe grew up in numerous locations across the United States and Germany due to his father's military service (no single hometown is universally recognised).
Net Worth
Estimated $75 million
Partner
5ft 10in
Family
Michael Stipe was born to John Stipe Jr, a US Army serviceman, and Marianne Stipe on a military base in Decatur, Georgia. Because of his father's military career, the family moved frequently throughout his childhood, living in several US states as well as Germany. Stipe has two younger sisters. He has never married and has no children. He has spoken publicly about his sexuality and has generally kept his personal relationships private.
Bands
REM
Top Tracks
'Losing My Religion', 'Everybody Hurts', 'Man on the Moon', 'The One I Love', 'Nightswimming'
Top Albums
'Automatic for the People', 'Out of Time', 'Murmur', 'Document', 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi'
Records Sold
More than 90 million worldwide
Number Ones
'Out of Time', 'Monster', 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi', 'Up', 'Reveal'
Fun Facts
Michael Stipe originally intended to pursue a career in visual art before REM achieved success. ### He has worked extensively as a photographer, film producer and multimedia artist alongside his music career. ### Stipe announced his first solo single, 'Your Capricious Soul', in 2019, eight years after REM disbanded.
Related Artists
Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Patti Smith, Thom Yorke, Kurt Cobain

Michael Stipe is an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer and visual artist best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the alternative rock band REM.

As the band’s frontman from its formation in 1980 until its amicable split in 2011, Stipe became one of alternative music’s most distinctive voices through his introspective lyrics, enigmatic stage presence and expressive vocal style. Alongside guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry, he helped transform REM from college radio favourites into one of the world’s most influential rock bands with albums such as ‘Automatic for the People’, ‘Out of Time’ and ‘Murmur’. Since REM disbanded, Stipe has focused on solo music, photography, film production and visual art while remaining an influential cultural figure.

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Michael Stipe is an American musician, songwriter and visual artist best known as the lead singer and lyricist of REM. What band was Michael Stipe in? => Michael Stipe was the lead vocalist and lyricist of REM from 1980 until the band's dissolution in 2011. Is Michael Stipe still making music? => Yes. Following REM's split, Michael Stipe has released solo material while continuing to work in photography, film and visual art.
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