R.E.M.: Peter Buck
(guitars), Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Mike Mills (bass, keyboards, vocals),
Bill Berry (drums, bass - retired 1996).
Unofficial members of R.E.M.: Peter Holsapple (guitar, bass,
keyboards)[1988-1991] , Scott McCaughey (guitar, keyboards, background
vocals)[1995-2011], Nathan
December (guitar, bass)[1995-1996], Barrett Martin[1998-1999], Joey Waronker
(drums)[1998-2001], Ken
Stringfellow (bass, keyboards, banjo, vibes, background vocals) [1998-2003] , Jun-Ching,
Debra (violins)[1995-1999], Amanda Lee (Violins)[1995],
Thurston Moore (guitar)[1995] and Bill Rieflin
(drums)[2002-2011].
R.E.M. staff included: Bertis Downs (Manager and Attorney), Dewitt, David (Fan Club Director), Kevin,
Mercer, Chris, Sarah, Amy (Office Staff), Thomas W. Scott & Associates, P.C.
Athens, GA (Accounting), Bob Weber (picture taking) and Bob Whittaker (Technical Assistance,
and picture taking).
If you want the story behind all of R.E.M.'s songs up through Monster, check out
the book
called "The Complete Guide to the Music of R.E.M."!
It includes what the songs are about
and interviews different band members on their opinion and their background
information on each song!
The book is written by Peter Hogan who is a personal friend of R.E.M.