Biography
One of the most important and influential rock bands of the post-punk era, R. E.M. was a key component in the rise of alternative music from the college radio scene to the mainstream, paving the way for underground groups like Sonic Youth and Nirvana to enjoy their own chart success, while wielding considerable influence upon a generation of independent-minded rock bands. Blending the sonic bash of punk rock with a roots-driven mix of garage, …
