Michael Stipe

Alternative rock, Celebrity

1960 –

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Who is Michael Stipe?

John Michael Stipe is an American singer, lyricist, film producer and visual artist. He was the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band R.E.M. from their formation in 1980 until their dissolution in 2011.

Stipe is noted and occasionally parodied for the "mumbling" style of his early career as well as his social and political activism. He was in charge of R.E.M.'s visual image, often selecting album artwork and directing many of the band's music videos. Outside the music industry, he runs his own film production companies: C-00 and Single Cell Pictures.

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Born
Jan 4, 1960
Decatur
Also known as
  • John Michael Stipe
  • J.M. Stipe
  • Stipe, Michael
Siblings
Religion
  • Buddhism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Collinsville High School
    ( - 1978)
  • University of Georgia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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