R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reveals ‘Losing My Religion’ True Meaning, Says It Wasn’t About HimR.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reveals ‘Losing My Religion’ True Meaning, Says It Wasn’t About HimSee how a word flip changed how listeners viewed its central figure.Chad ChildersChad Childers
R.E.M. Singer Michael Stipe Announces New Solo SingleR.E.M. Singer Michael Stipe Announces New Solo SingleDownloads of the song will benefit an activist group fighting climate change. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Michael Stipe, Tom Morello Join 150 Artists Supporting Net NeutralityMichael Stipe, Tom Morello Join 150 Artists Supporting Net NeutralityMichael Stipe and Tom Morello are among the artists who have signed an open letter to Congress in support of preserving net neutrality. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Michael Stipe Feels ‘Personally Insulted’ by the Current Political ClimateMichael Stipe Feels ‘Personally Insulted’ by the Current Political ClimateThe former R.E.M. singer is upset that the causes he has championed have been replaced by right-wing ideology. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Michael Stipe Joins the Radiohead / Roger Waters SpatMichael Stipe Joins the Radiohead / Roger Waters SpatAs Radiohead prepare for their controversial show in Israel, they've found a sympathetic voice in R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch Michael Stipe Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Patti SmithWatch Michael Stipe Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Patti SmithThe former R.E.M. frontman celebrated his hero's 70th birthday onstage with her in Chicago.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch Michael Stipe Join Stephen Colbert and James Franco for ‘It’s the End of the Year As We Know It’Watch Michael Stipe Join Stephen Colbert and James Franco for ‘It’s the End of the Year As We Know It’Michael Stipe stopped by 'The Late Show' to sing a headlines-inspired take on R.E.M.'s classic.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Michael Stipe + Bernie Sanders Ate Hot Dogs Together at a Coney Island RallyMichael Stipe + Bernie Sanders Ate Hot Dogs Together at a Coney Island RallyAfter Stipe and Killer Mike, Sanders is racking up a very impressive list of lunch dates.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Watch Michael Stipe, Wayne Coyne + Chewbacca Perform at David Bowie Tribute ConcertWatch Michael Stipe, Wayne Coyne + Chewbacca Perform at David Bowie Tribute ConcertNot to be outdone, the Flaming Lips frontman performed "Life on Mars?" while seated atop Chewie's shoulders.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Michael Stipe Will Make His TV Debut as a Solo Artist on ‘Fallon’ Next WeekMichael Stipe Will Make His TV Debut as a Solo Artist on ‘Fallon’ Next WeekThe R.E.M. frontman has played a handful of surprise solo sets in New York City in recent memory, and on Tuesday, he will take his act to 'The Tonight Show.'Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray