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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.