It was 29 years ago today– The Longest Day to be precise: June 22, 1985.
Milton Keynes outside London– R.E.M. in one of several supporting roles for U2 who were on one of their many peaks with The Unforgettable Fire. Indeed…
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This week’s “find of the week” is from the early ’90s: a ticket to the National Stadium in Dublin for a preview of the band’s “new album” from 1992 … not a concert but rather a listening party of sorts. Of course that album was “Automatic For The People,” released
R.E.M. was joined by Johnny Marr on stage for “Pretty Persuasion” on Friday 13, 2008, in Mansfield, MA. Marr was on tour with Modest Mouse who supported the band during their Accelerate tour and frequently joined the band on stage during the U.S. tour.
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Mike will be in tonight’s lineup with Joseph Arthur at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. Carly Ritter will open the show. Doors at 8! More information here!
Thanks to good friend Klaus Hoffmann for sending us this laminate from November 6, 1998, for the R.E.M. Fan-Club show at Vienna’s Orpheum. The pass granted fans entry to the venue for the band’s promotional show in support of UP.
Here’s a video from that special night way back when: