Michael Stipe

Born: 1960-01-04

John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter and artist, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of alternative rock band R.E.M. He is known for his vocal quality, poetic lyrics and unique stage presence. Possessing a distinctive voice, Stipe has been noted for the "mumbling" style of his early career. Since the mid-1980s, Stipe has sung in "wailing, keening, arching vocal figures" that R.E.M. biographer David Buckley compared to Celtic folk artists and Muslim muezzin. 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 has described his voice as "extraordinary", and Yorke told The Guardian that Stipe is his favorite lyricist, saying "I loved the way he would take an emotion and then take a step back from it and in doing so make it so much more powerful." From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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Beastie Boys Story

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Released: 2020-04-24

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of...

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

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Released: 2017-09-05

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted...

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Olive, The Other Reindeer

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Released: 1999-12-17

After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured...

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What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt

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Released: 2016-01-01

A documentary about the singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt

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Cher: In Her Own Words

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Released: 2021-05-04

Cher, the star who refused to be boxed in, stood up to conformity, and championed female...

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12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

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Released: 2012-12-12

“12-12-12” was a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, it took place on...

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Athens, GA Inside/Out

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Released: 1987-05-29

Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene...

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Slacker Uprising

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Released: 2007-09-07

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1 Giant Leap

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Released: 2002-09-10

1 Giant Leap is a concept band and media project consisting of the two principal artists, Jamie...

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Arena Brains

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Released: 1987-10-01

A short film by painter-turned-filmmaker Robert Longo, "Arena Brains" is a series of...

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R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)

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Released: 2003-10-23

In View: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988–2003 is a DVD featuring videos by the rock band R.E.M. during...

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Patti Smith: Dream of Life

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Released: 2008-04-02

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith that mirrors the essence...

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MTV's 10th Anniversary Special

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Released: 1991-06-06

A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this...

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R.E.M.: A Stirling Performance

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Released: 2000-10-17

What happens to the small historic town of Stirling, Scotland when R.E.M. decide to play three...

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R.E.M. - Live In Athens (MTV) 2008

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Released: 2008-10-05

R.E.M. performance at MTV Live launch concert at Panathinaiko Stadium, Athens on October 5, 2008.

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Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

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Released: 2019-03-14

Explores the seminal music magazine from its 1969 launch in Detroit to the untimely death of its...

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Left of Reckoning

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Released: 1984-01-01

Promotional film for R.E.M.'s second album, Reckoning, directed by James Herbert.

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R.E.M.: When the Light is Mine

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Released: 2006-09-12

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R.E.M. Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions

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Released: 2014-04-19

This release is composed of two performances that the band made on the U.S. television show MTV...

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R.E.M. By MTV

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Released: 2014-11-21

The career of the band, from its start in Georgia to its breakup in 2011.

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Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day

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Released: 1996-03-23

The Yosemite Valley Railroad, which runs through the breathtaking scenery and stunning vistas of...

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R.E.M.: Road Movie

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Released: 1996-08-25

Live performance recorded at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia, 18, 19 & 21 November 1995.

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R.E.M.

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Released: 2002-05-09

A documentary on the band

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Anthem

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Released: 1997-07-25

When twenty-six-year-olds Shainee Gabel and Kristin Hahn quit their Hollywood jobs, packed up a...

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R.E.M. : Perfect Square

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Released: 2004-03-16

Perfect Square is a video recording of a concert by rock band R.E.M., filmed on 19 July 2003 at...

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R.E.M. Live

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Released: 2008-03-11

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R.E.M.: Glastonbury 1999

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Released: 2020-08-06

Michael Stipe and band headline the Pyramid Stage in powerful and rousing fashion

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R.E.M. Live

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Released: 2007-10-12

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R.E.M. - Live At The Rock Am Ring

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Released: 2005-06-03

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The Making of Olive, The Other Reindeer

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Released: 2000-12-14

A behind the scenes documentary about the making of "Olive, The Other Reindeer".

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R.E.M.: Succumbs

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Released: 1987-01-01

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R.E.M.: Rough Cut

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Released: 1995-10-24

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Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90

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Released: 2018-01-08

Few recording studios in the world can claim to have hosted the simply incredible list of...

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R.E.M.: Parallel

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Released: 1995-05-30

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Louder Than You Think

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Released: 2023-03-13

Gary Young, drummer for indie-rock icons Pavement, injected a wild-card unpredictability into...

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R.E.M. at Rockpalast

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Released: 1985-10-02

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R.E.M. Live from Austin, TX

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Released: 2010-10-26

R.E.M. recorded this live performance on March 13, 2008 for the television series Austin City...

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R.E.M. - Out Of Time

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Released: 2016-11-18

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6 Days

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Released: 2008-03-31

Behind-the-scenes footage and performances of songs from R.E.M.'s album Accelerate.

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R.E.M. Tourfilm

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Released: 1990-09-25

Tourfilm (1990) is a documentary-style concert film by American rock band R.E.M. The film...

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R.E.M. at the BBC

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Released: 2012-01-13

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R.E.M.: Pop Screen

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Released: 1990-07-01

This 35-minute release features promotional videos to all of the band's singles and several...

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R.E.M. - Monster

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Released: 2019-01-07

A look (up to 2002) at the career of R.E.M., one of America's most successful and acclaimed bands.

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R.E.M. - Live from Glastonbury Festival

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Released: 1999-07-26

The complete BBC Broadcast. Filmed at the Pyramid Stage Glastonbury Festival, 25 June, 1999....

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R.E.M. - Automatic Unearthed

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Released: 2017-12-08

A short documentary on the making of REM's "Automatic for the People" album.

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REM: MTV Unplugged

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Released: 1991-04-24

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Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt

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Released: 1994-01-19

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R.E.M.: Live at The Capitol Theater

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Released: 1985-06-09

Touring in support of Fables of the Reconstruction, R.E.M. performs an energetic set with...

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R.E.M. - Falls to Climb

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Released: 1999-06-16

A rare portrait of the band, focusing on the creative crisis faced by the group when drummer...

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R.E.M. Live in Stockholm

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Released: 1998-11-09

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Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight

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After being institutionalized for schizophrenia and manic-depression in his early 20s, Mike...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Simpsons

as Michael Stipe (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Saturday Night Live

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First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Colbert Report

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First aired: 2005-10-17

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday...

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The One Show

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First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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The One Show

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First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Real Time with Bill Maher

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First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Anderson Cooper 360°

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First aired: 2003-09-08

Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can...

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The Cleveland Show

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First aired: 2009-09-27

The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.

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Boston Public

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First aired: 2000-10-23

Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the...

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MTV Video Music Awards

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First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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Austin City Limits

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First aired: 1975-01-01

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music...

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

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First aired: 1994-04-15

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show...

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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

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First aired: 2009-03-02

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am...

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MTV Unplugged

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First aired: 1989-11-26

MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry...

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The Frank Skinner Show

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First aired: 1995-09-10

The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted...

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Iconoclasts

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First aired: 2005-11-17

Iconoclasts is a Sundance Channel show. Each episode pairs two "creative visionaries" who...

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Parkinson

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First aired: 1998-01-09

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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Trailblazer Honors

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First aired: 2014-06-27

One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.

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Seven Ages of Rock

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First aired: 2007-05-19

A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global...

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Al TV

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First aired: 1984-04-01

Al TV is a series of comedy/music video specials created by and starring singer-songwriter...

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Song Exploder

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First aired: 2020-10-02

Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their...

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TV Total

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First aired: 1999-03-08

TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show. The set of TV total includes a...

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