R.E.M.

Guitarist doubts he played 'Batman' theme properly and can’t forget how embarrassing early R.E.M. concerts could be.

Guitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.

Reissue of debut EP has him thinking about beginnings – and endings.

See how a word flip changed how listeners viewed its central figure.

Unlike other bands that split with great fanfare, they haven't reunited.

Expanded reissue will include B-sides, rarities and live recordings.

They scored plenty of hits over their three-decade career, but there are also many great tracks buried deep in the albums.

Band will also reissue a 7" version of original debut single, “Radio Free Europe."

Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.

Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms.