R.E.M.'s 1987 Concert History

R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe. One of the first alternative rock bands, R.E.M. was noted for Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style, Stipe's distinctive vocal quality and obscure lyrics, Mills's melodic basslines and backing vocals, and Berry's tight, economical style of drumming.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 02, 1987
R.E.M. / Dbs
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Mayo Civic Centre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Oct 31, 1987
R.E.M.

R.E.M. Document Tour

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Palmer Auditorium Davenport, Iowa, United States
Oct 30, 1987
R.E.M. / Dbs
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Millett Hall, Miami University Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Oct 29, 1987
R.E.M. / Dbs
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Crisler Arena, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Oct 27, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs

Work Tour

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Edward C. Elliott Hall Of Music West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Oct 26, 1987
10,000 Maniacs / R.E.M.

Work

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MSU Auditorium East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Oct 24, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 23, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 22, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Louis Brown Athletic Center, Rutgers University Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Oct 21, 1987
10,000 Maniacs / R.E.M.

R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs

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Rochester War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
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Oct 19, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Oct 18, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Worcester Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 17, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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New Haven Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Oct 16, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 14, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Charleston Municipal Auditorium Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Oct 12, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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University Hall, University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Oct 11, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Penn State - University Park University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 10, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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EagleBank Arena, George Mason University Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 09, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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College of William and Mary Newport News, Virginia, United States
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Oct 07, 1987
R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States

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R.E.M. / The dBs on Nov 8, 1987 [934-small]

R.E.M. / The dBs
Nov 8, 1987
 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs on Oct 16, 1987 [120-small]

R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
Oct 16, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs on Oct 16, 1987 [230-small]

R.E.M. / 10,000 Maniacs
Oct 16, 1987
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 9, 1987 [287-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 9, 1987
 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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10,000 Maniacs / R.E.M. on Oct 21, 1987 [909-small]

10,000 Maniacs / R.E.M.
Oct 21, 1987
 Rochester, New York, United States
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R.E.M. / 10000 maniacs on Oct 21, 1987 [538-small]

R.E.M. / 10000 maniacs
Oct 21, 1987
 Rochester, New York, United States
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R.E.M. / The Railway Children on Sep 18, 1987 [615-small]

R.E.M. / The Railway Children
Sep 18, 1987
 Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 19, 1987 [138-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 19, 1987
 College Station, Texas, United States
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 19, 1987 [142-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 19, 1987
 College Station, Texas, United States
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 19, 1987 [143-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 19, 1987
 College Station, Texas, United States
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 19, 1987 [144-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 19, 1987
 College Station, Texas, United States
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R.E.M. / Dbs on Nov 19, 1987 [145-small]

R.E.M. / Dbs
Nov 19, 1987
 College Station, Texas, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has R.E.M. had?

R.E.M. has had 1,566 concerts.

What genre is R.E.M.?

R.E.M. is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Post-Punk, Power Pop, Grunge, Classical Performance, Permanent Wave, Chamber Pop, Alternative Country, Glam Rock, Noise Pop, Acoustic Rock, Jangle Pop, Orchestral Performance, Neo-Psychedelia, Electronic Rock, Athens Indie, and College Rock.

When was the last R.E.M. concert?

The last R.E.M. concert was on December 30, 2021 at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

What setlist does R.E.M. play live?

The songs that R.E.M. performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 18, 2008 concert at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico:

  1. Living Well Is the Best Revenge
  2. I Took Your Name
  3. What's the Frequency, Kenneth?
  4. Fall on Me
  5. Drive
  6. Man-Sized Wreath
  7. Ignoreland
  8. Disturbance at the Heron House
  9. Hollow Man
  10. Imitation of Life
  11. Electrolite
  12. The Great Beyond
  13. Everybody Hurts
  14. The One I Love
  15. Find the River
  16. Let Me In
  17. Bad Day
  18. Horse to Water
  19. Orange Crush
  20. It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
  21. Supernatural Superserious
  22. Losing My Religion
  23. I Believe
  24. Country Feedback
  25. Life and How to Live It
  26. Man on the Moon

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