Michael Stipe

Michael Stipe Breaks Solo Hiatus with ‘I Played the Fool,’ HBO’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Michael Stipe, the iconic frontman of R.E.M., has returned with a latest song, “I Played the Fool,” …

Michael Stipe Returns to R.E.M. Classics Onstage with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy Michael Stipe made a surprise appearance at a Brooklyn Steel concert on Saturday, March 7, 2026, joining …