About
Michael Edward Mills (born December 17, 1958) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M. Though known primarily as the bass guitarist and backing vocalist of R.E.M., his musical repertoire also includes keyboards and occasional lead vocals. He contributed to a majority of the band's musical compositions and is the only member to have had formal musical training.
Member of
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R.E.M. background vocals, bass guitar, keyboard
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The Jim Irsay Band bass
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Also known as
Michael E. Mills · Mills
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 525d2a4a-3d81-4d96-9581-3442feed3d2e
- ISNI
- 0000000116808432
- IPI
- 00053946854
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.