Michael Stipe Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael Stipe.

Michael Stipe is an American singer, songwriter, and visual artist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the alternative rock band R.E.M, which achieved mainstream success in the 1980s and 1990s. Stipe's distinct vocal style and introspective lyrics made him a prominent figure in the indie rock scene. Born on January 4, 1960, in Decatur, Georgia, Stipe left a lasting impact on the music industry with R.E.M's influential albums and his distinctive artistic contributions. After R.E.M disbanded in 2011, Stipe has pursued various artistic endeavors while continuing to be regarded as a legendary figure in rock music.

So, we just kind of created our own thing and that's part of

So, we just kind of created our own thing and that's part of the beauty of Athens: is that it's so off the map and there's no way you could ever be the East Village or an L.A. scene or a San Francisco scene, that it just became its own thing.

Michael Stipe


Sometimes before we make a record I go back and listen to a

Sometimes before we make a record I go back and listen to a few. It's equally humbling and uplifting.

Michael Stipe

Music

My feeling is that labels are for canned food... I am what I

My feeling is that labels are for canned food... I am what I am - and I know what I am.

Michael Stipe

Food

I've always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing.

I've always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing. In this day and age, it tends to get categorized and labeled, and I think labels are for food. Canned food.

Michael Stipe

Sex