It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)

This day (January 4, 1960), in Decatur, Georgia (USA), is born Michael Stipe , a singer, songwriter and social activist, best known as the lead singer of R.E.M.

As we wish, today, guitarist Peter Buck a 'Happy Birthday,' here is the perfect time to list the 'BESTS' of his band : R.E.M.

Sheena Easton, Love And Money, The Associates, Motormania, The Fall, R.E.M., Strawberry Switchblade, Mick Jagger, Runrig, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Sting, Robert Plant

R.E.M.'s 'Document' is their fifth studio album featuring 'The One I Love' and 'It's the End of the World as We Know It,' co-produced with Scott Litt and released on August 31, 1987 by I.R.S. Records