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In the 1980s, Peter Buck’s clean, chime-like arpeggios became a hallmark of the alt-rock sound that would follow. From the very beginning of R.E.M., his post-Roger McGuinn 12-string guitar style laid the groundwork for the band’s straightforward, unpretentious approach. This fresh perspective on what an independent band could be resonated with audiences and inspired generations of musicians.
Buck quickly found his unique sound, but he also evolved throughout the band’s career. By the 1990s, R.E.M.’s sound had expanded to include organic, acoustic textures and eventually embraced a more distorted, glam- and grunge-influenced guitar style on their 1994 album Monster.
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