R.E.M. by Stipe is the definitive tribute to R.E.M., formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980. The tribute band consists of four highly experienced musicians embodying Berry, Buck, Mills, and Stipe, capturing the band's presence and performances. They recreate iconic songs like Losing My Religion and Everybody Hurts note-for-note, with studied vocals homage to Michael Stipe. Each setlist varies, featuring hits and deeper cuts from R.E.M.'s catalog, joined by additional musicians for album tracks.