The Most Famous Bands Who Started In College

 American musical group R.E.M. began achieving success in the 1980s, and by the end of the decade, had established themselves as more than just a cult rock band with major hits like “The One I Love” and “Shiny Happy People.” Once named “America’s Best Rock & Roll Band” by Rolling Stone, R.E.M. was founded in Athens, GA, in 1980, by lead vocalist Michael Stipe and guitarist Peter Buck.