Michael Stipe is the former lead singer of R.E.M. and a longtime friend of Deirdre O'Donoghue. He has produced albums by Vic Chestnutt, Hugo Largo, and more, a and has collaborated with artists including Syd Straw, The Blue Aeroplanes, The Golden Palominos, Patti Smith, and more. He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
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