The political commitment that he has is known by all REM: now, the band commanded by michael stipe has stated in Chile, in the first concert in that country, that it is about «the end of the Bush era«.
For Stipe, the beginning of a new «revolution"In the United States and" around the world. " «This is REM's last show with George Bush as president of the United States, tomorrow we are going to celebrate the beginning of a new era in history“Stipe shouted to the audience yesterday.
When asked by the vocalist if they believed in politics, the mostly young audience responded with a boo. Meanwhile, on the giant screens they showed a photo of a smiling Barack Obama.
Via EFE