After a 31-year stint as one of the most recognized rock acts, R.E.M have announced the that they will split with a simple message: ‘Thanks for listening.’
After 15 albums and millions of record sales,the news that they were parting company has come out of the blue and left rock fans in shock as they broke the announcement on their official website on Wednesday.
It read: “To our fans and friends: As REM, and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band.
“We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished,” the statement continued. “To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.”
I leave you with one of my favourite R.E.M tunes.
