R.E.M.
Awards & Honours
95
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
R.E.M. stands as one of the most decorated bands in rock history, amassing 24 Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades throughout their career. Their ability to win major awards across different decades demonstrates their enduring relevance and artistic growth. The band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024 highlights their profound impact on songwriting and performance. Their achievements include historic chart-topping albums, record-breaking sales, and a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted in their first year of eligibility, recognizing their pioneering role in alternative rock.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
Honored for their contributions to songwriting and composition over four decades.
Kennedy Center Honors
Recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.
Polar Music Prize
Awarded for their global impact on music and their unique approach to songwriting.
National Medal of Arts
Received the highest honor given to artists and patrons of the arts in the United States.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
Greatest Albums of All Time
Most Influential Bands
Best Rock Albums of the 90s
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
May 1991
R.E.M.: The New Kings of Alternative Rock
TIME
June 1992
The Sound of the Nineties
Vanity Fair
October 1994
R.E.M. at the Peak
NME
March 1991
The Alternative Revolution
Spin
August 1992
The Power of Automatic for the People
Records & Feats
First Alternative Rock Band to Top Billboard 200
Monster became the first alternative rock album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1994.
Highest-Grossing Alternative Tour of the 90s
The Out of Time Tour grossed over $65 million, making it the most successful alternative rock tour of the decade.
Most Expensive Recording Contract at the Time
Signed a reported $80 million deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1996, the largest recording contract ever at that time.
Longest Running #1 Album in Alternative Charts
Automatic for the People spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot on alternative charts for over a year.