R.E.M.

Drummer's new group the Bad Ends just released their debut album 'The Power and the Glory.'

Guitarist doubts he played 'Batman' theme properly and can’t forget how embarrassing early R.E.M. concerts could be.

Guitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.

Unlike other bands that split with great fanfare, they haven't reunited.

He's a perfect foil – and, when the song is just right, a smart choice to take over the mic.

When they returned with their 11th studio album, they sounded like an entirely different band.

Eight CDs, one DVD and a whole lotta R.E.M. from over the years.

This debut was perfectly titled, since they were initially something you heard in passing more than really saw coming.

As its title implies, this record possesses great urgency.