Michael Stipe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Michael Stipe
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Stipe performing at South by Southwest in 2008
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| Birth name | John Michael Stipe |
| Born | January 4, 1960 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
| Associated acts | R.E.M. |
John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and the lead singer of the alternative rock band R.E.M. from their formation in 1980 until their dissolution in 2011.
Possessing a distinctive voice, Stipe has been noted for the "mumbling" style of his early career. He was in charge of R.E.M.'s visual aspect, often selecting album artwork and directing many of the band's music videos. Outside the music industry, he owns and runs two film production studios, C-00 and Single Cell Pictures.
As a member of R.E.M., Stipe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. As a singer-songwriter, Stipe influenced a wide range of artists, including Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and Thom Yorke of Radiohead. Bono of U2 described his voice as "extraordinary".
Images for kids
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Michael Stipe in 1998
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Stipe with R.E.M. performing at Langerado, 2008
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Stipe at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival
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Stipe at Glastonbury Festival with his "Goblin" make up
