Jefferson Holt
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Jefferson Holt is the founder of Daniel 13 Press and former manager of rock band R.E.M.
, often referred to as the band's "fifth member," from 1981-1996.
In 1996, Holt and R.E.M. parted ways. When asked about leaving the band he offered this statement to Chuck Philips, L.A.Times Staff Writer:
"I've agreed to keep the terms of my agreement with R.E.M. confidential, however, 15 years is a long time, and as time passed, our friendships have changed. I think we found as time passed
that we have less and less in common. I've become more interested in other things in life and wanted to spend more time pursuing those interests. I'm happier than I have been in a long time."
Representatives for R.E.M. released a statement that said the band and Holt terminated their relationship by mutual agreement. According to the statement: "The reasons for this
decision and terms of the termination are private and confidential, and no further discussion of these matters will be made by any of these parties."
Under the name Vibrating Egg, Holt recorded a solo single on Dog Gone Records, which included Mike Mills
on bass.
Holt now lives with his family in North Carolina, where he collects art and memorabilia, publishes books, and pursues sundry philanthropic interests. Philanthropic interests includes artistic patronage to emerging artists, photographers, musicians, writers, and burlesque performers.
Holt is also the publisher for Daniel 13 Press, publishing photographic books by amateur and professionals, alike.
His mother was Bertha "B" Holt
, member of the North Carolina State House of Representatives. The childhood home of Jefferson Holt, the house of Bertha Holt is featured in 509, limited book edition by Pamela Pecchio.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's...
, often referred to as the band's "fifth member," from 1981-1996.
In 1996, Holt and R.E.M. parted ways. When asked about leaving the band he offered this statement to Chuck Philips, L.A.Times Staff Writer:
"I've agreed to keep the terms of my agreement with R.E.M. confidential, however, 15 years is a long time, and as time passed, our friendships have changed. I think we found as time passed
that we have less and less in common. I've become more interested in other things in life and wanted to spend more time pursuing those interests. I'm happier than I have been in a long time."
Representatives for R.E.M. released a statement that said the band and Holt terminated their relationship by mutual agreement. According to the statement: "The reasons for this
decision and terms of the termination are private and confidential, and no further discussion of these matters will be made by any of these parties."
Under the name Vibrating Egg, Holt recorded a solo single on Dog Gone Records, which included Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Michael Edward "Mike" Mills is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a founding member of the alternative rock group R.E.M.. Though known primarily as a bass guitarist, backing vocalist, and pianist, his musical repertoire includes also keyboards, guitar, and percussion instruments...
on bass.
Holt now lives with his family in North Carolina, where he collects art and memorabilia, publishes books, and pursues sundry philanthropic interests. Philanthropic interests includes artistic patronage to emerging artists, photographers, musicians, writers, and burlesque performers.
Holt is also the publisher for Daniel 13 Press, publishing photographic books by amateur and professionals, alike.
His mother was Bertha "B" Holt
Bertha Merrill Holt
Bertha Merrill "B" Holt was an American politician who represented Alamance and Rockingham counties in the North Carolina State House of Representatives from 1975-1993 where she championed North Carolina's failed attempt to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and led the successful effort to remove...
, member of the North Carolina State House of Representatives. The childhood home of Jefferson Holt, the house of Bertha Holt is featured in 509, limited book edition by Pamela Pecchio.