R.E.M. Concert History

R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and vocalist Michael Stipe. The group emerged from the local music scene while its members were associated with the University of Georgia. The band's sound was characterized by Buck's arpeggiated guitar style, Stipe's distinctive vocals and lyrics, Mills's melodic bass playing and backing vocals, and Berry's restrained drumming.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 22, 1981
R.E.M. The Cellar New York, New York, United States
Oct 20, 1981
R.E.M. / The dB’s Friday's Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 09, 1981
R.E.M.
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Von Henmon's Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Oct 08, 1981
R.E.M.
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40 Watt Club Athens, Georgia, United States
Oct 05, 1981
R.E.M. Drive-In Studio Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Oct 04, 1981
R.E.M. Drive-In Studio Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Oct 03, 1981
R.E.M. Drive-In Studio Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Oct 02, 1981
R.E.M. Drive-In Studio Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Sep 23, 1981
R.E.M.
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Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Sep 22, 1981
R.E.M.
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Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Sep 21, 1981
R.E.M. Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
Sep 19, 1981
R.E.M. Emerald City Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
Sep 16, 1981
Bloods / R.E.M.
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Pilgrim Theater New York, New York, United States

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony #2
Jan 21, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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The Cars / Huey Lewis and The News / Berlin / Ratt / R.E.M.
Jun 24, 1984
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Bruce Springsteen / R.E.M. / John Fogerty / Bright Eyes
Oct 2, 2004
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Throwing Muses / R.E.M. on Sep 9, 1989 [268-small]

Throwing Muses / R.E.M.
Sep 9, 1989
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Glastonbury Festival 2003 on Jun 27, 2003 [079-small]

Glastonbury Festival 2003
Jun 27 - 29, 2003
 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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R.E.M. / Now It's Overhead on Oct 19, 2004 [141-small]

R.E.M. / Now It's Overhead
Oct 19, 2004
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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R.E.M. / Wilco on Sep 11, 2003 [431-small]

R.E.M. / Wilco
Sep 11, 2003
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Glastonbury Festival 1999 on Jun 25, 1999 [244-small]

Glastonbury Festival 1999
Jun 25 - 27, 1999
 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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R.E.M. / NRBQ on Oct 10, 1989 [879-small]

R.E.M. / NRBQ
Oct 10, 1989
 Pullman, Washington, United States
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R.E.M. / NRBQ on Oct 10, 1989 [872-small]

R.E.M. / NRBQ
Oct 10, 1989
 Pullman, Washington, United States
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R.E.M. / Modest Mouse / The National on Jun 8, 2008 [200-small]

R.E.M. / Modest Mouse / The National
Jun 8, 2008
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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