An Oral History
This is the story of R.E.M. — whose most-recent album sold over 14 million copies — as told by friends of the band, fellow musicians, and music industry insiders. Sullivan charts R.E.M's rise from an Athens, Georgia "party-band" to a politically active, world-renowned rock group who has influenced alternative bands for more than a decade. Includes a complete discography, photos, and line drawings.