The End of The World as We Know IT....

With Michael Stipe's lyrics still ringing in our heads, "It's the end of the world as we know it.", we will remember R.E.M as one of the most influential 90's band.  The American rock band announced their split yesterday morning on their website.  Stipe is quoted as saying, "A wise man once said — ‘the skill in attending a party is knowing when it’s time to leave.’ We built something extraordinary together. We did this thing. And now we’re going to walk away from it,”  With hits like Everybody Hurts, Losing My Religion, and It's The End of The World; R.E.M revolutionized not only the rock scene, but also the international radio scene.  R.E.M has also been sited as inspiring bands such as The Black Keys, The Shins, and most notably, Radiohead.  And although this does seem to be the end of an influential band, the music will continue to inspire and we can only pray for a Stipe solo album to come in the future.  Best Wishes for the weekend,
Cody