[img=100111_billierem.jpg]In a recent Rolling Stone article talking about the breakup of R.E.M., an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, Green Day's longtime producer and friend, Rob Cavallo told Rolling Stone Billie Joe's reaction to their break up when he was talking to him on the phone the day after.

Billie said R.E.M. were the first underground band he saw that conquered the mainstream. He was 13 years old, and it changed his perception of what rock could be.


If you are interested in reading the full article you can do so over on RollingStone.com by clicking here.

Thanks to Bruno for sending this news.
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