From the horse’s mouth:
“To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.”
The band also offers individual comments on the page itself.
R.E.M. has been a longtime favorite here at Static and Feedback. A sad day, indeed.
