REM

The former REM frontman wrote: "I am proud to be who I am"...

Yoko Ono celebrated her 80th birthday last night by playing a one-off Yoko Ono Plastic Band gig.

Courtney Love and REM's Michael Stipe have collaborated on a track for Johnny Depp's forthcoming album of sea shanties – listen to it below. The track, titled 'Rio Grande', will appear on the pirate-themed album 'Son of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys', which is set for release on February 18. The album is being put together by Johnny Depp, director Gore Verbinski and producer Hal Willner and follows their similar 2006 effort, 'Rogue's Gallery'.

Uncut presents REM: The Ultimate Music Guide. In the wake of their split, we celebrate the greatest American rock band of the past 30 years.

REM guitarist Peter Buck is currently working on his debut solo album, according to his friend Scott McCaughey.

The National’s Bryce Dessner has revealed that the band wouldn’t have formed without REM.

Former REM frontman Michael Stipe has described the managers of YouTube as ''disgraceful and cowardly'' after they removed a clip which has been made by the singer Perfume Genius.

Ex-bassist believes the singer will concentrate on art and photography instead

Singer reveals friendship with REM frontman and hails Georgia band's influence

'We All Go Back To Where We Belong', 'A Month Of Saturdays' and 'Hallelujah' were recorded this summer