"R.E.M.": Talk About the Passion - An Oral History

The voices of nearly sixty R.E.M. insidersfriends, musicians, producers, and industry colleaguescomprise an unusual, unadulterated history of one of rock's most innovative, integrity-driven bands. Besides new photos and an updated discography, the author has added two new chapters that discuss recent events: the making of Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi; drummer Bill Berry's aneurysm and departure from the band; the controversial dismissal of R.E.M.'s manager Jefferson Holt; and much more.