Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe is an American singer, lyricist, and filmmaker, most famous for leading the alternative rock band R.E.M. While pursuing art studies at college, he struck a chord with a record store clerk, Peter Buck, and wished to form a band. Just as the two started writing music, they were joined by Mike Mills and Bill Berry, to create an influential American rock band R.E.M. After two single releases, the band recorded their first album 'Murmur' which instantly connected with music lovers and was very well-received. Eventually, the band compiled a number of successful albums, before they got their first commercial breakthrough through the single 'The One I Love' from 'Document.' Their two albums' Out of Time' and 'Automatic for the People' are considered to be the band's most successful and best albums. Some other best-seller albums from the group include 'Green,' 'Monster,' 'Up,' 'Around the Sun', Accelerate,' and 'Collapse into Now.' In addition to his music career, he tried his hand at acting and filmmaking as well. He launched his own production house, Single Cell, under which he produced two blockbuster films, including an Oscar-nominated flick.