What would happen if a foursome of nonconformist, arty college kids started a band, made music that sounded like nothing on the radio, ground it out on the road in club after grimy club, sat for interviews on radio station after college radio station, remained committed to their musical vision but outworked every other indie group? They might become the biggest band in the world, reshaping popular music in their image for a generation. They might be drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and singer Michael Stipe. They might be R.E.M.

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