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Michael Stipe: Biography
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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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