Peter Buck

Guitarist

Birthday December 6, 1956

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Berkeley, CA

Age 68 years old

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About

R.E.M. guitarist who wrote the 1999 song "Man on the Moon" and who also worked as a notable music producer. He has released over 15 albums with R.E.M. and recorded many solo albums. 

Before Fame

He went to Emory University and the University of Georgia. He met his bandmate Michael Stipe while working at a record store.

Trivia

He had many other side projects with bands including Hindu Love Gods, The Minus 5, and Tired Pony. R.E.M. has gained over 600,000 followers on their Instagram account. 

Family Life

He married Barrie Greene in May 1987 and, after their divorce in 1994, he remarried Stephanie Dorgan in 1995.

Associated With

He founded R.E.M. with Bill Berry.