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After an afternoon of parties and gigs, the first night of music the SXSW festival 2008 in Austin, Texas is set to kick off with the likes of REM, Van Morrison and The Kills among the highlights of the evening.
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Forty years ago today, R.E.M. released their debut album, Murmur, one of the most popular and influential releases in the history of indie rock (which they were calling “college rock” back in R.E.M.’s day). To celebrate, the band has shared reflections on the anniversary in multiple venues. On Instagram, Michael Sti...
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Courtney Love: remembers Kurt Cobain on 29th anniversary of his death
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She shared a photograph of the Nirvana frontman, taken by R.E.M. singer Michael StipeThe post Courtney Love remembers Kurt Cobain on 29th anniversary of his death appeared first on NME.
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Television: frontman Tom Verlaine has died, aged 73
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“I’ve lost a hero,” says R.E.M.’s Michael StipeThe post Television frontman Tom Verlaine has died, aged 73 appeared first on NME.
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R.E.M.: Watch Peter Buck and Mike Mills perform R.E.M. tracks to mark 40th anniversary of debut EP ‘Chronic Town’
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The duo teamed up with a host of guest star musiciansThe post Watch Peter Buck and Mike Mills perform R.E.M. tracks to mark 40th anniversary of debut EP ‘Chronic Town’ appeared first on NME.
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R.E.M.: Watch R.E.M. Members Perform At Their 40th Anniversary Tribute With Darius Rucker, Lenny Kaye, Indigo Girls, & More
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Flashback: August 1982! Chronic Town was their first EP! R.E.M., one of the most important American bands of the past half-century or so, are now a distant memory; they officially broke up in 2011. But the people remember. This past summer, the band’s classic debut EP celebrated its 40th anniversary. And last night, an all-star gatheri...
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