R.E.M. - 'Man On The Moon' I Song Stories
To mark the 25th anniversary of 'Automatic For The People', REM's Mike Mills talk us through the inspiration behind the music, video and lyrics for the seminal single 'Man On The Moon' - and the impact of Andy Kauffman.
About Mike Mills
Michael Edward Mills (born December 17, 1958) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. Though known primarily as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist of R.E.M., his musical repertoire also includes keyboards and occasional lead vocals. He contributed to a majority of the band's musical compositions and is the only member to have had formal musical training.
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