REM’s Michael Stipe to give proceeds of solo single to 'optimistic' Extinction Rebellion | ITV News

Former REM frontman Michael Stipe has told ITV News he is "thrilled" by the Extinction Rebellion protests as he prepares to release his debut solo single, with proceeds going to the climate crisis activist group.

Stipe, who along with his former band mates has supported environmental causes for over three decades, said he had walked through the climate activists' camp in Trafalgar Square on Friday, describing the "energy as incredible".

"It was really optimistic, really up," he told ITV News. "It felt like the best of Glastonbury, it felt very positive".

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