R.E.M.'s 1983 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
Dec 15, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 14, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 13, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 12, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 11, 1983
R.E.M. / Uv Prom Friday's Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Dec 10, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 09, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 08, 1983
R.E.M. Reflection Sound Studios Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Dec 02, 1983
R.E.M. UPS Club Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Nov 28, 1983
R.E.M. St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Nov 25, 1983
R.E.M.
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Exo 7 Rouen, Normandy, France
Nov 24, 1983
R.E.M.
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Les Bains Paris Paris, Île-de-France, France
Nov 23, 1983
R.E.M. Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Nov 22, 1983
R.E.M.
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 1983
R.E.M.
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PowerHaus (FKA Dingwalls) London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 1983
R.E.M. / Let's Active
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Montezuma Hall, SDSU San Diego, California, United States
Nov 11, 1983
R.E.M. / Neats / Let's Active
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Beverly Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 10, 1983
R.E.M. / Neats / Let's Active
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Kabuki Theater San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 09, 1983
R.E.M. Rhythmic Studios San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 31, 1983
The Cramps / The Fuzztones / R.E.M.
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Peppermint Lounge New York, New York, United States

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R.E.M. / Neats
Oct 21, 1983
 New York, New York, United States
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R.E.M. / Neats on Oct 21, 1983 [301-small]

R.E.M. / Neats
Oct 21, 1983
 New York, New York, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [070-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [059-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [060-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [061-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [062-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [063-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [711-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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R.E.M. / Neats / Let's Active on Nov 11, 1983 [538-small]

R.E.M. / Neats / Let's Active
Nov 11, 1983
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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R.E.M. / Let's Active on Oct 20, 1983 [449-small]

R.E.M. / Let's Active
Oct 20, 1983
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness on Aug 20, 1983 [791-small]

The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / R.E.M. / Madness
Aug 20, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

The English Beat / R.E.M. on Apr 13, 1983 [428-small]

The English Beat / R.E.M.
Apr 13, 1983
 Rochester, New York, United States
  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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