R.E.M.'s 1985 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
Jul 31, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Majestic Theatre San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jul 29, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Orpheum Theatre - Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 28, 1985
R.E.M.
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Jul 27, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 26, 1985
R.E.M. / True West / The Three O'clock
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Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Jul 24, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Arlington Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 23, 1985
R.E.M. / True West / The Three O'clock
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Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz, California, United States
Jul 22, 1985
U2 / R.E.M. / Ramones / Billy Bragg / Spear of Destiny / The Faith Brothers Milton Keynes Bowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Jul 20, 1985
R.E.M. / The Three O'clock / True West

Reconstruction Tour

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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 20, 1985
Jul 19, 1985
R.E.M. / True West / The Three O'clock
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Warnors Theatre Fresno, California, United States
Jul 16, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jul 15, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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SUB Theatre, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Jul 13, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 12, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 11, 1985
R.E.M. / True West
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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 07, 1985
Rock Torhout '85
U2 / Paul Young / Joe Cocker / Depeche Mode / The Style Council / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / The Ramones / R.E.M.
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Festivalpark Torhout Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
Show Duplicates for Jul 07, 1985
Jul 06, 1985
Joe Cocker / U2 / Paul Young & the Royal Family / Depeche Mode / The Style Council / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / R.E.M. / Ramones
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Rock Torhout Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 27, 1985
R.E.M. / The Jazz Butcher / Jonathan Richman / Green On Red
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University of Warwick Student Union Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Jun 26, 1985
R.E.M.
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Tiffany's Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Jun 25, 1985
R.E.M.
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The Venue Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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R.E.M. / Ces Cru on Nov 11, 1985 [445-small]

R.E.M. / Ces Cru
Nov 11, 1985
 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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R.E.M. on Aug 6, 1985 [167-small]

R.E.M.
Aug 6, 1985
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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R.E.M. / L.A. on Aug 30, 1985 [578-small]

R.E.M. / L.A.
Aug 30, 1985
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Rock Torhout '85 on Jul 7, 1985 [199-small]

Rock Torhout '85
Jul 7, 1985
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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R.E.M. / The Three O'clock / The Replacements on Aug 10, 1985 [564-small]

R.E.M. / The Three O'clock / The Replacements
Aug 10, 1985
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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R.E.M. / Three O'Clock on Aug 30, 1985 [149-small]

R.E.M. / Three O'Clock
Aug 30, 1985
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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R.E.M. / Three O'Clock on Aug 30, 1985 [150-small]

R.E.M. / Three O'Clock
Aug 30, 1985
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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R.E.M. / Three O'Clock on Aug 30, 1985 [151-small]

R.E.M. / Three O'Clock
Aug 30, 1985
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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R.E.M. / The Three O'clock / True West on Jul 20, 1985 [520-small]

R.E.M. / The Three O'clock / True West
Jul 20, 1985
 Berkeley, California, United States
  Uploaded by Yvette Kay

R.E.M. / The Neats / Billy Bragg / Earth Blessings on May 5, 1985 [916-small]

R.E.M. / The Neats / Billy Bragg / Earth Blessings
May 5, 1985
 Amherst, NY
  Uploaded by Suraci

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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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