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Classic R.E.M. Images
The April issue of Q, onsale 1 March, celebrates the glorious resurrection of one of Americašs most revered bands, R.E.M.

They have, of course, appeared in Q many times over the years ­ guitarist Peter Buck even had a monthly column at one point - and hence our photo archive contains an embarrassment of R.E.M.-related riches.

Here are a few of our favourite images, spanning almost two decades from 1987 (when Q was launched) to 2005.
R.E.M. In 1987, publicising Document, their fifth album. It would prove to be their commercial breakthrough, spawning the radio hits The One I Love and It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine).
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