R.E.M. is an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass guitar), and Bill Berry (drums and percussion). R.E.M. was one of the first popular alternative rock bands, and gained early attention due to Buck’s ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe’s unclear vocals. R.E.M. released its first single, “Radio Free Europe”, in 1981 on the independent record label Hib-Tone. The single was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982, the band’s first release on I.R.S. Records. In 1983, the band released its critically acclaimed debut album Murmur, and built its reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases, constant touring, and the support of college radio. Following years of underground success, R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 with the single “The One I Love”. The group signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1988, and began to espouse political and environmental concerns while playing large arenas worldwide.
- Video Vanguard Award (1995)
- Best Cinematography: ”Everybody Hurts” (1994)
- Best Direction in a Video: ”Everybody Hurts” (1994)
- Best Editing: ”Everybody Hurts” (1994)
- Breakthrough Video: ”Everybody Hurts” (1994)
- Video of the Year: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Best Art Direction: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Best Direction in a Video: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Best Editing: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Best Group Video: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Breakthrough Video: ”Losing My Religion” (1991)
- Best Post-Modern Video: ”Orange Crush” (1989)
