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Michael Stipe: Biography

Michael Stipe
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  • Birth Name: John Michael Stipe
  • Birth Place: Decatur, GA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/04/1960, Capricorn
  • Profession: Singer; producer
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Michael Stipe Fast Facts:
  • Moved frequently while growing up due to his father's service in the U.S. Army; spent time living in Germany, Illinois, Texas and Georgia, among others.
  • Formed a band called Bad Habits while attending high school in the mid-1970s.
  • Majored in Art at the University of Georgia, but dropped out in 1980 to pursue music full-time.
  • Made his recording debut with R.E.M.'s 1981 single "Radio Free Europe," which was followed by the Chronic Town EP in 1982.
  • Rose to international fame in 1991 with the release of R.E.M.'s acclaimed seventh studio album, Out of Time, featuring the smash single "Losing My Religion."
  • In 1994, formed the production company Single Cell Pictures, which has produced a number of successful independent films, including Velvet Goldmine (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999) and Saved! (2004).
  • Has made occasional forays into acting, including appearances in the cult favorite Nickelodeon series Adventures of Pete & Pete and indie feature Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day.
  • Along with the other members of R.E.M., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder in 2007.
  • Michael Stipe Relationships:
  • Cyndy Stipe - Sister
  • Lynda Stipe - Sister
  • Michael Stipe Awards:
  • 1991 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
  • 1991 Grammy: Best Alternative Music Album - Winner
  • 1991 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
  • College:
  • Attended University of Georgia, Athens, GA

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