Band with the 1991 hit “Shiny Happy People”

The answer to the crossword question “Band with the 1991 hit ‘Shiny Happy People’ is REM” is referring to the American rock band REM (which stands for Rapid Eye Movement). This band was formed in Athens, Georgia, in the USA in 1980, and consisted of four members – Michael Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), and Bill Berry (drums). Their single “Shiny Happy People” was released in 1991, and was one of the biggest hits from their album “Out of Time“. The song features guest vocals from Kate Pierson, the lead vocalist of the B-52s. R.E.M. is known for their alternative rock music, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.