R.E.M. Indcution Speech part 3 of 3

R.E.M. is inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame

PART 3 OF 3

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[hotelboybyproxy]

A moving last few words. Remember every moment is all that we can do. A nice message.

[themooddisorders]

Who could hate Michael Stipe?

[alec9tap]

@alec9tap The guy from Linkin Park even states in an interview that he believes DM is the most influential band of the last 30 years

[alec9tap]

@bernlin2000 you also find their influence in Metal like Rammstein and Lacuna Coil, Nu Metal like Deftones and Linkin Park, 90's Alt Rock like Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead, Modern Indie like Peter Bjorn and John,Cold Cave,The XX etc. where out of all of those bands REM may only influence PB and J,XX,Radiohead,Smashing Pumpkins and Linkin Park...I just think DM's influence extends much farther than and wider than REM's and certainly wider than just the dance/electronica fields

[alec9tap]

@bernlin2000 And for the purpose of the argument influence is relevant because that's one of the deciding factors in getting in the Hall of Fame... So nice try

[alec9tap]

@bernlin2000 Here's where your wrong though...REM influenced Grunge yes,and then grunge influenced later metal,but modern metal wasnt influenced by REM,you'd be hard pressed to find a metal band that is directly influenced by REM..And i feel like their is alot more bands directly influenced by DM...I don't mean to sound like a REM hater but when people(and the hall) ignore DM's music,influence and impact,you know it's just agenda and bias against bands like DM and Joy Division etc.

[bernlin2000]

@alec9tap Grunge's influence continues today, particularly through metal music. I don't think you're as familiar with musical influence as you need to be to make such broad statements: there has been just as many artists who cite R.E.M. as an influence in their art as DM, if not more. It's not relevant, though: the point is they were both highly influential groups. Both groups have waned over the years, but never lost who they are as an artistic entity. That's what should be praised, above all.

[bernlin2000]

@alec9tap I assume you mean Depeche Mode. I'm not familiar with them personally but I've heard many great things. They simply influenced a different group of people, and oftentimes the same groups as R.E.M, but they cross at different points. R.E.M. are the kings of alternative rock: they invented the genre through their early albums (which, as a whole, sound nothing like any music of the time) DM, on the other hand, find their influence in dance and electronica...very different genres

[bernlin2000]

It's the very definition of moving, when people recognize that they don't exist in a vacuum: we are only a product of those who influence us, inspire us, and move us to be better than we are today. Such an incredible moment captured on film here.

[fred6059]

As R.E.M.s #2 fan I must say that this induction sucks!

[alec9tap]

@shedendboy1 And btw now that i know your a husker du fan.... They were on drugs too dumbass lol... and one got HIV from his heroin use, so do your research before you argue with me

[alec9tap]

I would like to thank you REM fans (most of you) for being good sports... And JoeRogan8 for an educated arguement on REM vs DM... But to shedendboy1 you stand no chance so stop lol