R.E.M.
Matt talks to Michael Stipe and Mike Mills of REM about key first moments in the bands history, including their first gig, release and TV performance.
Matt talks to Michael Stipe and Mike Mills of R.E.M. about key first moments in the bands history, including their very first gig, release and TV performance. They reflect on the recording and impact of some of their albums, from the ground-breaking mid-80s releases Murmur and Reckoning, to the albums that sent them onto the world stage; Green, Out of Time and Automatic for the People. They discuss how they dealt with their fame, and the moment they eventually decided to end the band.
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The end of R.E.M.
Duration: 02:54
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R.E.M. on meeting David Bowie
Duration: 02:25
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Michael Stipe from R.E.M. and his beard
Duration: 01:06
Music Played
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R.E.M.
The One I Love
- R.E.M..
- Irs.
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The Beatles
I Want To Hold Your Hand
- The Beatles - 1.
- Apple.
- 004.
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Les Atomes
Michelle
- Capitol Records.
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Tammy Wynette
D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
- Country Moods (Various Artists).
- Polygram Tv.
- 2.
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Ramones
Rockaway Beach
- Rhino.
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R.E.M.
Radio Free Europe
- IRS.
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R.E.M.
Losing My Religion
- Warner Bros.
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R.E.M.
Strange Currencies
- Polygram Tv.
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R.E.M.
Electrolite
- Warner Bros.
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R.E.M.
Departure
- New Adventures In Hi-Fi.
- 7.
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David Bowie
Ashes to Ashes
- David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
- EMI.
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Arcade Fire
Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
- Rough Trade Records.
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Blur
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Broadcasts
- Sun 21 May 201713:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Wed 7 Mar 201801:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Fri 3 Jul 202001:00BBC Radio 6 Music
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