Happy birthday! Michael Stipe turns 66 today
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R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Stipe, a cultural icon
Born in Decatur on January 4, 1960, Michael Stipe's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Stipe's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michael hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Stipe as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.
Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!
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