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Saturday 2 July
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Mike Mills from REM: "In terms of potential impact I think it's the biggest thing we've ever done."

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Text messages sent in during REM's performance

REM. Everybody hurts. Perfect for the occasion. Even at the first chord I felt moved to tears. Andrew driving to Wales.

WOO R.E.M rock that was AMAZIN my veins are buzin! My hairs standin on end that was amazin that song is SO special 2 so many people+just got beter frm mandy

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