About

R.E.M. HAVE SPLIT UP AFTER 31 YEARS SO THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO BOOK THE BEST TRIBUTE TO THE BAND R.E.M.UK

CONTACT RICK ON 07588517543
OR EMAIL remsinger@gmail.com

R.E.M. UK have been around since 1996. Formed by Rick Southern, the original line-up gigged mainly in the North of England and Scotland. Over the next few years Rick also fronted Midlands based "Monster" playing many gigs throughout the U.K and Europe, honing and perfecting Michael Stipe's very individual stage persona.

In 2002, Rick decided it was time for a new Stipe, he recruited Tony Williams on bass guitar, Paul Tonge on guitar

This line-up debuted on January 1st 2003, and over the next few years built up an enviable reputation as an authentic and entertaining tribute, playing all over the UK with regular visits to Ireland and also Europe. During this time the band's web site became the most popular on search engines Google and MSN, and the vast majority of venues - from small clubs to huge festivals - have made regular return bookings.

The Current Line-up :-

Rick Southern - Vocals
Chris Kinsella - Keyboards / acoustic guitar
Tony Williams - Bass / acoustic guitar / backing vocals
Paul Tonge - Guitar / mandolin / backing vocals
Karl Hand – Drums dep

Highlights
· Performing live for Michael Stipe (who described the band as 'awesome') on BBC's “The One Show”
· Regular trips to Ireland
· Hugely successful festival appearance in Blackburn, Liverpool, Poole & Belgium and Italy
· Release of a self-penned CD single "(Need to) Breathe"
· Described by Bang! magazine as “an R.E.M. fan's wet dream”