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...by some super-talented musicians and superfans of the band, for the good of everyone who gets to see them. I owe REMHQ one of those old-school Postcards From the Road from the past week or so so a better place to write it from the my old school? Let’s see, it’s been a busy few … Continue reading Postcard From the Road: The Reconstruction of the Fables
Late one night, 42 years ago today, first time as R.E.M. Fun to write this up this morning-- Yes, memory fades, but these are still pretty clear... 42 years ago, wow! [from the R.E.M. HQ Facebook page] This morning, a friend sent me a reference to the first time R.E.M. ever played as R.E.M., on … Continue reading R.E.M. Koffee Klub, 1:45 PM, Clayton Street downtown Athens GA
(this part written late on 4/4/20): April 5, 2020, 40 years since R.E.M. played their first show-- no band name yet, hadn't decided yet, at Kathleen O'Brien's birthday party at the old St Mary's church in Athens GA on Oconee Street on the way down the hill toward the river. I wasn't there-- even then … Continue reading April 5th is a very special day to lots of people, 1980 – 2020 . . .
Thirty two years ago today, soundcheck for The Longest Day (thanks The R.E.M. Timeline): For the rest, please go here.
Well here we are in the years— this was the story from 24 years ago, dateline Washington DC in a different time— the one and only appearance of Automatic Baby, Larry and Adam of U2 with Mike and Michael of R.E.M. For the rest, please go here.
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