Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) was one of the founders of the post-punk rock band R.E.M. The band’s debut album, Murmur, came out in 1983 and was named Rolling Stone’s album of the year. A charismatic performer, Stipe’s vocal style became sharper and clearer as the band evolved from its stream-of-consciousness roots to a more direct approach. In this 2008 portrait, he is captured by artist and photographer Cass Bird.
Michael Stipe
- Data Source
- National Portrait Gallery
- Artist
- Cass Bird, born 1975
- Sitter
- Michael Stipe, born 1960
- Date
- 2008 (printed 2012)
- Credit Line
- National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Cass Bird
- Medium
- Fiber print
- Dimensions
- Image: 32.9 x 21.4 cm (12 15/16 x 8 7/16")
- Sheet: 35.4 x 27.6 cm (13 15/16 x 10 7/8")
- Mat: 55.9 × 40.6 cm (22 × 16")
- Type
- Photograph
