January 20, 2018
Speaking of significant anniversaries, (#AFTP25); (#JT30); today, it’s #AutomaticBaby25: Jan. 20, 1993, Washington, DC: a memorable one-off from very different times.
Michael is next up in the Guardian’s “My Songbook” series, sharing some of his favorite tracks from the band’s catalogue. Check it out at the link below: http://bit.ly/2Dj5sGF
Automatic For The People is among the nominees for this year’s NME Awards in the category of “Best Reissue 2018.” REISSUE OF THE YEAR Radiohead, ‘OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017’ Prince, ‘Purple Rain’ The Beatles, ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ REM, ‘Automatic For The People’ The Smiths, ‘The Queen Is Dead’ Super Furry Animals, … Continued
“We are all saddened to hear the news. Dolores was a brilliant and generous spirit with a quick humor and a stunning voice. Our love to the band and to her family and fans.” -Michael Stipe & the whole of R.E.M. and REMHQ
WOW! New York City just announced it’s divesting its $191 billion pension funds from fossil fuels. On top of that, they’re filing a lawsuit against top fossil fuel companies for damages caused by climate change! The tide is turning–this is what people power can do. It’s up to all of us to fight for similar … Continued
The benefit concerts for the amazingly talented and resilient Scott McCaughey took place in Portland over the weekend, and as we expected there were plenty of fireworks and notable moments including appearances by Scott himself (woo-hoo!) and R.E.M.’s legendary drummer, Bill Berry, who took the stage with Mike and Peter for a few songs. Brooklyn … Continued
Happy Birthday to Michael… we hope it is amazing! REMHQ
Help the Hoople Update: Still time to bid on the two remaining R.E.M. items in the Help the Hoople online auction to benefit Scott McCaughey, but you’ll need to act fast. Less than 24 hours to go on the the rare autographed READ poster from 1990 (pictured). The window to bid on Peter’s prized Prada … Continued
My Jet-Glo 360 Rickenbacker guitar is being auctioned here, (http://ebay.to/2EagGOx) proceeds going to Scott McCaughey. The auction for this item ends tomorrow (Saturday) night at 11:20 pm Eastern. So act now— this is the only guitar ever sold that was actually played regularly in the studio and stage by R.E.M., and it is signed by all four members of R.E.M.— Berry, Buck, Mills and Stipe. This is one of only five handmade versions of my personal Rickenbacker guitar, and I won’t be selling any other R.E.M. guitars during my lifetime— and I plan on signing no autographs in the afterworld, which I expect to see in approximately eighty years.
Help the Hoople Auction Update: Peter has donated his beloved Prada polka dot shirt, a mainstay from his wardrobe for ten years of touring with R.E.M. (which, most notably, he wore at the band’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2007).
For Song Exploder’s last episode of the year, Mike and Michael break down “Try Not to Breathe,” in honor of the 25th anniversary of their 1992 album Automatic for the People.
Bid on this extremely rare, first ever, exclusive offering, and the definition of a limited edition. The band is donating the proceeds of this sale to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, a 50(C)3 non-profit, to help support the JWF Musicians’ Emergency Healthcare Fund, a program dedicated to assist individual musicians, or their dependents, when faced with a medical … Continued
Mike discusses the 1961 release by the Limelighters as a record that changed his life in the latest issue of Mojo magazine.
Michael will appear on Tuesday night’s episode of At Home With Amy Sedaris (12-19-17) at 10:30e/9:30c on @truTV. Will the season finale end with… murder? Tune in to find out.
Peter Buck and REMHQ’s David Bell had a quick conversation over the weekend about the upcoming Help the Hoople benefit for Scott McCaughey. Scott is currently recuperating from a stroke he suffered while touring in November. The benefit is scheduled for Jan. 5-6 in Portland at the Star Theater and Wonder Ballroom. For ticket info … Continued