So, we went from being an Athens band to being a Georgia band to being a Southern band to being an American band from the East Coast to being an American band and now we're kind of an international phenomenon. Michael Stipe americanathensband share on social
We're absolutely American and distinctly so, I think. That's part of what people respond to outside of this country, part of the reason that we're such a huge band outside of the U.S., where we're not so popular now as we were 10 or 12 years ago. Michael Stipe absolutelyagoamerican share on social
When I get really hammered I take my clothes off. That's a sure sign. It's been a long time since the last time I did that. Probably a year. Michael Stipe clothehammerlong Change image and share on social
I'm not homosexual, I'm not hetrosexual, I'm just sexual. Michael Stipe hetrosexualhomosexualsexual Change image and share on social
Super casual music listeners. That's most of the people in the world. And you have to understand, that's why Top 40 radio exists. It's not there for people who seek out music and who love music. Michael Stipe casualexistlistener Change image and share on social
So, we just kind of created our own thing and that's part of the beauty of Athens: is that it's so off the map and there's no way you could ever be the East Village or an L.A. scene or a San Francisco scene, that it just became its own thing. Michael Stipe athensbeautycreate share on social
Peter was sick of being a pop star, the guitar god, and so he decided to teach himself other instruments. Among the instruments that he picked up was the mandolin. Michael Stipe decidegodguitar Change image and share on social
I'm just not that fascinating a person to have had all those lives that I've written about. Michael Stipe fascinatehavelive Change image and share on social
But I think the one thing that I can say about us is that we're very consistent about certain things and part of that is our desire to do the very best work that we can and not rest on our laurels, or not allow formula to come into what we do. Michael Stipe consistentdesireformula share on social
Sometimes before we make a record I go back and listen to a few. It's equally humbling and uplifting. Michael Stipe backequallyhumble Change image and share on social
