Michael Stipe (English Wikipedia)

Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 1, 2015. Stipe, whose on-stage behavior was always slightly strange, entered his most bizarre phase, as he put on weight, dyed his hair bleached blonde, and wore countless layers of clothing.

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"To Understand: The Early Recordings of Matthew Sweet: Music". Amazon. Retrieved August 1, 2013.

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Battaglia, Andy (July 3, 2018). "'Here I Am—Take It': Michael Stipe's New Photo Book Bares All (or at Least Some)". ARTnews. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

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Hassenger, Jesse; Modell, Josh; Eichel, Molly; O'Neal, Sean; Adams, Erik; Chappell, Les (December 10, 2014). "18 spoken-word songs from artists that usually sang". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

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"Michael Stipe: Songwriter, Singer, Activist, Music Producer (1960–)". Biography.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

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From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars – Virginia Hanlon Grohl (2017)

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Tilmanns, Wolfgang. "Non-Gay Queer Popstar from R.E.M. Collects Sugar Packets and Was De-virginised at Age Seven". Butt. February 2004.

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"canoe.com". canoe.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2014.

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"Anti-War Benefit Concert". CBS News. March 21, 2006.

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"Turning Michael Stipe inside out" Archived February 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Daniel A. Kusner, Dallas Voice, 2001

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"Paul McCartney, Michael Stipe & more contribute artwork to NY benefit". Everett Post. September 25, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

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Browne, David (July 14, 1995). "Michael Stipe opens up . . . a little". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

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Hull, Shelton (December 27, 2017). "Oh, Henry! Rollins returns to Northeast Florida, bringing the whole world along". Folio Weekly. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2017.

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Millitzer, Joe (June 5, 2015). "REM's Michael Stipe surfaces in St. Louis Rocky Horror Picture Show report". Fox 2 St. Louis. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

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Gross, Jason. "Lynda Stipe: Oh OK". Perfect Sound Forever. Archived from the original on July 19, 2001. Retrieved September 13, 2014.

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Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Thompkins, Tim (August 29, 2007). "Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) Interview (1985)". Murmurs.com / YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

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"Michael Stipe of R.E.M. 'At My Most Beautiful' Handwritten Lyrics". auction.housingworks.org. Archived from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

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McNair, Interviews James (November 8, 1998). "How we met: Michael Stipe and natalie Merchant". The Independent. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

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"Artwork donated by REM's Michael Stipe and the late Shane MacGowan to be auctioned in aid of Gaza crisis". Irish Independent. February 20, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

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"Hollywood stars who broke silence on Israel- Palestine conflict, here is the list". The Economic Times. October 31, 2023.

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Lovely, Garrison (October 21, 2021). "R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Talks to Jacobin". Jacobin.

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Michael Stipe Holiday Collector's Series at Lacoste.com Archived November 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

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Schonfeld, Zach (November 2, 2017). "Michael Stipe Reflects on R.E.M.'s 'Automatic for the People': 'It was F--king Dark Times'". Newsweek. Retrieved January 15, 2018.

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Triscari, Caleb (September 22, 2021). "Michael Stipe confirms R.E.M. will never reunite". NME. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
"Michael Stipe reveals first new music since REM split". New Musical Express. June 4, 2014. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
Hendicott, James (February 25, 2016). "Michael Stipe explains Bernie Sanders support: 'I seek out and listen for honesty and realness'". nme.com. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
Skinner, Tom (August 31, 2022). "Michael Stipe to release new climate-friendly vinyl in aid of EarthPercent". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

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"R.E.M. Tackles Songs of Faith and Revenge". Morning Edition. NPR. March 24, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
Jesse Thorn (May 24, 2022). "Michael Stipe: Michael Stipe on his new music, photography and more". npr.org (Podcast). Maximum Fun. Event occurs at 16:03. Retrieved May 28, 2022. I looked at that photo and said, "Wow," that's where I want to be.
Masters, Marc (January 22, 2022). "Tom Smith, founding member of noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., has died at 65". NPR Music. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
Jesse Thorn (May 24, 2022). "Michael Stipe: Michael Stipe on his new music, photography and more". npr.org (Podcast). Maximum Fun. Event occurs at 34:10. Retrieved May 28, 2022.

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Mooallem, Jon (December 3, 2023). "Michael Stipe Is Writing His Next Act. Slowly". The New York Times. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
Maslin, Janet (March 23, 1996). "Trying to Rescue a Beloved Relic of the Past". New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
"Against the War, Michael Stipe, Steve Earle and Lots of Others". New York Times. March 22, 2006.

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"Michael Stipe Teases His First Ever Solo Song". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

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"Early Myths About R.E.M. Debunked: What We Learned From a New Biography". Pitchfork. May 15, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
Yoo, Noah (March 15, 2017). "Michael Stipe to Debut New Solo Composition at MoogFest". Pitchfork Media.
Minsker, Evan (June 19, 2017). "Fischerspooner Team with Michael Stipe for New Song "Have Fun Tonight"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
Collins, Sean (February 17, 2018). "Fischerspooner: Sir Album Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
Monroe, Jazz (April 24, 2026). "Watch Michael Stipe Perform a New Song From His Debut Solo Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 6, 2026.

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"Readings Listings" Archived April 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, The Portland Mercury, July 27, 2000.

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"Michael's New Song: "Future, If Future"". R.E.M. March 24, 2018.
"Michael to Release Solo Single "Your Capricious Soul" via MichaelStipe.com on October 5". R.E.M. October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
"Michael Stipe to Release Second Solo Single 'Drive to the Ocean' on Jan. 4th". R.E.M. December 31, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
"Bid on Handwritten "Nightswimming" Lyrics for Doctors Without Borders | R.E.M.HQ". February 27, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2025.

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"R.E.M. Timeline – 1981 Concert Chronology". remtimeline.com. Retrieved November 26, 2023.

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Fricke, David (October 24, 2011). "'The One I Love': Radiohead's Thom Yorke on the Mystery and Influence of R.E.M." Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
Fricke, David (March 5, 1992). "Artist of the Year: R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe on the Band's First Decade". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
"Live at the '12-12-12' Sandy Benefit Concert". Rolling Stone. December 13, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
Murray, Nick (April 11, 2014). "Michael Stipe Inducts Nirvana Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
Martoccio, Angie (June 11, 2020). "Michael Stipe, Big Red Machine Drop 'No Time for Love Like Now' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
"The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time". Rolling Stone. January 1, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
Blistein, Jon (October 17, 2018). "Bono, Pharrell, Michael Stipe Contribute to Artist's Album Honoring Dead Cat". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

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Valdez, JOnah (October 25, 2023). "Local pro skater Riley Hawk marries Frances Bean Cobain in ceremony officiated by R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 25, 2023.

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The Haiku Year Archived November 24, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Soft Skull Press

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"Michael Stipe and Courtney Love Bid Bon Voyage on 'Rio Grande' Duet | SPIN | SPIN Mix | Songs". SPIN. February 12, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
"Hear a 10-Second Teaser of New Solo Material from R.E.M. Frontman Michael Stipe". Spin. March 24, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.

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Ludel, Wallace (February 24, 2020). "Hundreds of artists endorse Bernie Sanders for US President". theartnewspaper.com. Retrieved December 25, 2021.

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Adams, Tim; @TimAdamsWrites (February 23, 2013). "Thom Yorke: 'If I can't enjoy this now, when do I start?'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
O'Hagan, Sean (March 5, 2011). "Michael Stipe: 'I often find myself at a loss for words'". The Guardian. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
Jonze, Tim (April 24, 2019). "REM's Michael Stipe on his 37,000 photos – of stars, lovers and Kurt Cobain's hands". The Guardian. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Sawyer, Miranda (October 20, 2019). "It's the end of the world as we know it... and Michael Stipe feels fine". the Guardian. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
"Michael Stipe: 'Who would I say sorry to? Everyone I slept with before the age of 27'". the Guardian. January 11, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

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Hugo Largo Archived August 9, 2020, at the Wayback Machine at TrouserPress.com

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"U2 Like REM like U2 like REM". U2. April 3, 2001. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

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Stipe, Carrey Duet On R.E.M. – Penned Soundtrack
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Fricke, David (October 24, 2011). "'The One I Love': Radiohead's Thom Yorke on the Mystery and Influence of R.E.M." Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
"Michael Stipe: Songwriter, Singer, Activist, Music Producer (1960–)". Biography.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
Gross, Jason. "Lynda Stipe: Oh OK". Perfect Sound Forever. Archived from the original on July 19, 2001. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
Hull, Shelton (December 27, 2017). "Oh, Henry! Rollins returns to Northeast Florida, bringing the whole world along". Folio Weekly. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Thompkins, Tim (August 29, 2007). "Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) Interview (1985)". Murmurs.com / YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
"canoe.com". canoe.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
Michael Stipe Holiday Collector's Series at Lacoste.com Archived November 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
"Michael Stipe reveals first new music since REM split". New Musical Express. June 4, 2014. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
"Michael Stipe of R.E.M. 'At My Most Beautiful' Handwritten Lyrics". auction.housingworks.org. Archived from the original on October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
"Readings Listings" Archived April 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, The Portland Mercury, July 27, 2000.
"Turning Michael Stipe inside out" Archived February 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Daniel A. Kusner, Dallas Voice, 2001
The Haiku Year Archived November 24, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Soft Skull Press
Hugo Largo Archived August 9, 2020, at the Wayback Machine at TrouserPress.com

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Adams, Tim; @TimAdamsWrites (February 23, 2013). "Thom Yorke: 'If I can't enjoy this now, when do I start?'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved February 10, 2024.

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Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Thompkins, Tim (August 29, 2007). "Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) Interview (1985)". Murmurs.com / YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

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