R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Defined Alt-Rock Guitar | 100 Guitarists Podcast
In the ’80s, Peter Buck’s clean, chime-y arpeggios defined the sound of alt-rock to come. From the band’s start, his post-Roger McGuinn 12-string style served as the foundation for the band’s simple, plain-spoken approach, offering a fresh take on what an independent band could be and inspiring generations of artists to come. Buck not only found his sound quickly, he evolved throughout the band’s career. By the ’90s, R.E.M.’s sound had evolved to incorporate organic, acoustic textures, and eventually leaning into a glam- and grunge-inspired, distorted-guitar-focused sound on 1994’s Monster. Brought to you by Voodoo Lab: https://voodoolab.com/the-power-of-perfect-tone/ Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickmillevoi Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonshadrick Get at us: 100guitarists@premierguitar.com Call/Text: 319-423-9734 Podcast powered by Sweetwater. Get your podcast set up here! - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75rE0d Subscribe to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aXdYIDOmS8KtZaZGNazVb?si=c63d98737a6146af Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-guitarists/id1746527331
About Peter Buck
Peter Lawrence Buck (born December 6, 1956) is an American musician and songwriter. He was a co-founder and the lead guitarist of the alternative rock band R.E.M.; he played the banjo and mandolin on several R.E.M. songs. Throughout his career with R.E.M. (1980–2011), as well as during his subsequent solo career, Buck has been at various times a member of numerous side project groups. These groups included Arthur Buck (with Joseph Arthur), Hindu Love Gods, The Minus 5, Tuatara, The Baseball Proj...
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