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“It was '86. We were a big enough name and we had enough cache that MTV wanted to play us, so, along with Michael Jackson and Madonna, they played our upside-down, black-and-white, backward, single unedited footage of a rock quarry with orange letters over the top of it and called it art.”

Quote by Michael Stipe

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Michael Stipe is an influential American singer known for his distinctive voice and musical talent. He is a founding member of the iconic American rock band R.E.M., which achieved massive success globally since the 1980s. Stipe is celebrated for his emotive lyrics and stage presence, leaving a profound impact on the music industry. more

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