On January 8 at 19h30, MNet will host a special programme on R.E.M, considered the most important American rock act of the 80’s and 90’s. From its humble beginnings; touring the US in a van in support of Radio Free Europe; its debut single; to the monster arena tours around the world in support of chart-topping albums, the quartet have paved the way for such diverse talents who acknowledge R.E.M’s knowledge and contribution to the rock world.

With a slow but steady rise from the indie ranks and college radio to mainstream acceptance, R.E.M’s success with its integrity fully intact has served as a model for thousands of young bands around the globe.