Here’s the first report from last night’s Big Star Third/Sister Lovers tribute show. As you all know, Mike Mills was part of the house band on the night, and even better, he recruited his R.E.M. bandmate Michael Stipe to join the tribute. Please post other reports that you stumble upon in the comments below, and [...]
UPDATE: I’ve scanned the review of Collapse Into Now from the latest issue of UNCUT (April 2011) – three out of five stars, ain’t that bad. For the best viewing quality, right-click on the thumbnail and open in a new tab/window. Also, here’s a great track-by-track review of CIN by Music Radar. ~ ~ ~ [...]
UPDATE: As our friend Auctioneer has noticed, my piano version of “Discoverer” is now featured on REMHQ.com!!! This is the second time I’ve been honoured like this, and I’m immensely grateful to the band and everyone at the headquarters, especially Mr David Bell! R.E.M. have been my musical heroes since I was 13, and this [...]
Many thanks to my friend Mark Rockwell, the author of the fabulous Reveal Tribute, for sending his report and gorgeous photos from the second night of the Big Star shows in North Carolina! Yes, Mark was one of the lucky folks who attended the special performance of Big Star’s album Third/Sister Lovers in original orchestral [...]
Phew, I’m gone for a few days (went to London to discuss some job prospects), and upon return there’s a huge load of R.E.M. and Mike Mills news waiting to be posted! Oh well I ain’t complainin’. First of all, R.E.M. have released their latest Christmas fanclub single. As usual, Michael Stipe is not involved, [...]
Welcome to Mike Mills Tribute, a website dedicated to R.E.M.’s bassist, keyboardist, singer and all-round genius Mike Mills. In April 2010 R.E.M. marked their 30th anniversary, so it’s the right time to celebrate Mike's contribution to the band, and to the history of rock’n'roll.
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This website was created by a long-standing admirer of Mike Mills and R.E.M. The material has been compiled from various printed and online sources, a majority of which are listed below. The site is 100% unofficial, ad-free and non-profit. I am in no way affiliated with Mr Mills and I do not know him personally. (*sob*)
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... squeezed between Peter and Mike!!!
What a great place to be...