[PAR] [TLE] Music of Athens, Georgia [SEP] The music of Athens, Georgia, includes a wide variety of popular music and was an important part of the early evolution of alternative rock and new wave.  The city is well known as the home of chart-topping bands like R.E.M. and The B-52s, C Fresh, and several long-time indie /rock hip-hop groups.  Athens hosts the Athens Symphony Orchestra and other music institutions, as well as prominent local music media, such as the college radio station WUOG.  Much of the modern Athens music scene relies on students from the large University of Georgia campus in the city.  The University sponsors Western classical performances and groups specializing in other styles. [PAR] [TLE] R.E.M. [SEP] R.E.M. was an American rock band that formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by lead singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry.  One of the first alternative rock bands, R.E.M. was noted for Stipe's particular vocal quality and obscure lyrics, Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style, and Mills' melodic basslines and backing 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 group 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.
[PAR] [TLE] Music of Athens , Georgia [ SEP ] The music of Athens , Georgia , includes a wide variety of popular music and was an important part of the early evolution of alternative rock and new wave . The city is well known as the home of chart - topping bands like R.E.M. and The B-52s , C Fresh , and several long - time indie /rock hip - hop groups . Athens hosts the Athens Symphony Orchestra and other music institutions , as well as prominent local music media , such as the college radio station WUOG . Much of the modern Athens music scene relies on students from the large University of Georgia campus in the city . The University sponsors Western classical performances and groups specializing in other styles . [PAR] [TLE] R.E.M. [ SEP ] R.E.M. was an American rock band that formed in Athens , Georgia , in 1980 by lead singer Michael Stipe , guitarist Peter Buck , bassist / backing vocalist Mike Mills , and drummer Bill Berry . One of the first alternative rock bands , R.E.M. was noted for Stipe 's particular vocal quality and obscure lyrics , Buck 's ringing , arpeggiated guitar style , and Mills ' melodic basslines and backing 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 group 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 .
he music of Athens, Georgia, includes a wide variety of popular music and was an important part of the early evolution of alternative rock and new wave, the The city is well known as the home of chart-topping bands like R.E.M., an American rock band that formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by which lead singer?
he music of Athens , Georgia , includes a wide variety of popular music and was an important part of the early evolution of alternative rock and new wave , the The city is well known as the home of chart - topping bands like R.E.M. , an American rock band that formed in Athens , Georgia , in 1980 by which lead singer ?
Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe