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Peter Buck is an American guitarist and bassist, best known for his role in the alternative rock band R.E.M.

Origin
États-Unis
Active since
1956

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Biography

Story

Peter Buck, born in 1956 in the United States, is an influential musician in the alternative rock scene. As a founding member of R.E.M., he helped shape the sound of college rock and folk rock during the 1980s and 1990s. His distinctive guitar style, characterized by jangle pop melodies, has had a lasting impact on many artists and bands. With a rich discography that includes landmark albums such as 'Murmur' and 'Automatic for the People', Buck is recognized as a major figure in contemporary music.

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    Founding member of R.E.M.

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    Major influence on alternative rock

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    Distinctive jangle pop guitar style

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    Rich discography with landmark albums

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Selection

Discography

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  • Murmur
    1983

    Murmur

  • Reckoning
    1984

    Reckoning

  • Fables of the Reconstruction
    1985

    Fables of the Reconstruction

  • Lifes Rich Pageant
    1986

    Lifes Rich Pageant

  • Document
    1987

    Document

  • Green
    1988

    Green

  • Out of Time
    1991

    Out of Time

  • Automatic for the People
    1992

    Automatic for the People

  • Monster
    1994

    Monster

  • New Adventures in Hi-Fi
    1996

    New Adventures in Hi-Fi

  • Up
    1998

    Up

  • Reveal
    2001

    Reveal

  • Around the Sun
    2004

    Around the Sun

  • Accelerate
    2008

    Accelerate

  • Collapse into Now
    2011

    Collapse into Now

  • Peter Buck
    2012

    Peter Buck

  • I Am Back to Blow Your Mind Once Again
    2014

    I Am Back to Blow Your Mind Once Again

  • Opium Drivel
    2014

    Opium Drivel

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01How old is Peter Buck?+

Born in 1956.

Q02Where is Peter Buck from?+

United States.

Q03What is Peter Buck's role?+

Guitarist and bassist.

Q04What genres does Peter Buck play?+

College rock, folk rock, alternative rock, jangle pop.

Q05What are notable albums by Peter Buck?+

Murmur, Automatic for the People, among others.

Q06How long has Peter Buck been active?+

Active since the 1980s.

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