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Michael Stipe: 'Nirvana were true artists, we miss you Kurt' - Michael Stipe gave an emotional tribute to his late friend Kurt Cobain when inducting Nirvana into …
Michael Stipe: 'Nirvana were true artists, we miss you Kurt'

Michael Stipe gave an emotional tribute to his late friend Kurt Cobain when inducting Nirvana into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last night …

April 11, 2014
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Michael Stipe to induct Nirvana into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Those to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year have already been chosen, now …
Michael Stipe to induct Nirvana into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Those to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year have already been chosen, now the inductors have been revealed.A veritable who's …

April 1, 2014
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Michael Stipe: `Idea of a solo career is unfathomable` - The group announced their split in September after 31 years together, and the lead singer is …
Michael Stipe: `Idea of a solo career is unfathomable`

The group announced their split in September after 31 years together, and the lead singer is adamant that there is one direction that he won’t be …

November 30, 2011
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Michael Stipe says he won’t go solo after REM - It is unlikely Michael Stipe will ever start a solo career despite the recent break-up of …
Michael Stipe says he won’t go solo after REM

It is unlikely Michael Stipe will ever start a solo career despite the recent break-up of R.E.M..R.E.M. called it a day in September after 31 years …

October 30, 2011
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Michael Stipe tried to save Kurt Cobain's life - Michael Stipe tried to save Kurt Cobain's life by asking him to collaborate with R.E.M.The 'Oh My …
Michael Stipe tried to save Kurt Cobain's life

Michael Stipe tried to save Kurt Cobain's life by asking him to collaborate with R.E.M.The 'Oh My Heart' band's frontman has revealed he was so …

May 6, 2011
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Michael Stipe admits to being 'ignorant of music' for the first four years he was in R.E.M. - The singer said he didn't even realise basic things about being in a band, such as the difference …
Michael Stipe admits to being 'ignorant of music' for the first four years he was in R.E.M.

The singer said he didn't even realise basic things about being in a band, such as the difference between the ... …

April 15, 2011
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Michael Stipe writes all R.E.M.'s songs on his mobile phone - The 'Mine Smell Like Honey' singer said the facilities on his cell phone - which include being able …
Michael Stipe writes all R.E.M.'s songs on his mobile phone

The 'Mine Smell Like Honey' singer said the facilities on his cell phone - which include being able to write notes and record his voice …

March 23, 2011
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Michael Stipe said he only formed REM to be cool - The singer - who has just released the group's 15th studio album, 'Collapse Into Now', with …
Michael Stipe said he only formed REM to be cool

The singer - who has just released the group's 15th studio album, 'Collapse Into Now', with bandmates Peter Buck and Mike Mills - admitted …

March 17, 2011
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Michael Stipe says he's '80' per cent gay - The REM frontman has enjoyed relationships with both men and women in the past but says it wasn't …
Michael Stipe says he's '80' per cent gay

The REM frontman has enjoyed relationships with both men and women in the past but says it wasn't until meeting his current boyfriend …

March 7, 2011
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Michael Stipe reviews restaurants for Gwyneth Paltrow - R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe guest edits Gwyneth Paltrow's goop e-newsletter.In a mystifying turn …
Michael Stipe reviews restaurants for Gwyneth Paltrow

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe guest edits Gwyneth Paltrow's goop e-newsletter.In a mystifying turn, a man that Paltrow calls "a dear friend", has …

September 20, 2010
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Michael Stipe and Patti Smith pay tribute to Vic Chesnutt - REM singer Michael Stipe and singer songwriter Patti Smith have paid tribute to the late Vic …
Michael Stipe and Patti Smith pay tribute to Vic Chesnutt

REM singer Michael Stipe and singer songwriter Patti Smith have paid tribute to the late Vic Chesnutt who committed suicide this week.In a short …

December 27, 2009
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Michael Stipe avoids jury service - R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe managed to get of jury duty this month, citing that he could not be fair or …
Michael Stipe avoids jury service

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe managed to get of jury duty this month, citing that he could not be fair or impartial in the case.Stipe was one of 15 jurors …

January 28, 2008
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Michael Stipe leads anti-war protest - Michael Stipe, Bright Eyes and Peaches were among those taking part in a anti-war gig in New …
Michael Stipe leads anti-war protest

Michael Stipe, Bright Eyes and Peaches were among those taking part in a anti-war gig in New York.The stars were joined by fellow performers Rufus …

March 22, 2006
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Michael Stipe organises charity EP - R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has organized some of his friends from around the music world for …
Michael Stipe organises charity EP

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has organized some of his friends from around the music world for a digital charity EP, with all proceeds going to Mercy …

February 2, 2006