Bearsville Studios And Records
Bearsville Studio was opened in 1969 by Albert Grossman, an entrepreneur…
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Tag: R.E.M.
Park Center In Charlotte NC hosted Pink Floyd And Others
On November 9th, 1969 Janis Joplin played to a sellout crowd. This would be one of her last…
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University of Georgia – Mike Mills, Peter Buck, Bill Berry and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.
Many musicians attended/graduated from the University including:
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The Rathskeller aka “The Rat” – Former Location
Now the location of the Hotel Commonwealth, The Rathskeller (akaThe Rat) was a Kenmore Square live…
Read MoreBoston Garden – Originally Known As “Boston Madison Square Garden”
The Garden opened on November 17, 1928 and was originally known as …
Read MoreThe Crocodile Café In Seattle The Home Of Secret Grunge Concerts
Considered the Seattle rock scene’s home away from home, The Crocodile…
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Back Album Cover Location Of “Murmur” by R.E.M.
A train trestle in Athens, GA was featured on the back cover of the original…
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40 Watt Club
The 40 Watt Club has been one of the launching pads for musical groups in the South…
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St Mary’s Episcopal Church – Location Of First R.E.M. Concert
On April 5, 1980, R.E.M. played their first-ever concert at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Athens.
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Rickenbacker International
The Rickenbacker International Corporation (RIC) grew out of the first company founded for the sole purpose of…
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Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Among the artists who have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame are…
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Criteria Studios – Derek & the Dominoes “Layla”, Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Blvd”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” Recorded Here
Many classic recordings were made here including James Brown’s “I Feel Good”, Aretha Franklin’s…
Read MoreWeaver D’s Delicious Fine Food – R.E.M. Album Automatic For The People Named For This Place
The slogan for this restaurant is “Delicious Fine Foods – Automatic for the People” which …
Read MoreThe Peppermint Lounge
The Peppermint Lounge opened in 1958, this was the “hip” place to be in the…
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Western Recorders Studios – EastWest Studios
Western Recorders was considered on of the world’s premiere studios. In 1989…
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Carnegie Hall – Last Concert Performance Of R.E.M.
Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1891…
Read MoreMadame Wong’s West – Famous Punk Rock Hang Out
A Famous punk rock hang out owned and operated by Esther Wong. A who’s who of…
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Old Waldorf
This famous night club was originally opened by Jeff Pollack in 1976, Jeff sold…
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Keystone Berkeley – Creedence Clearwater Revival’s First Gig
Creedence Clearwater Revival played their first gig here when it was called New…
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Warner Brothers Records
Warner Bros. Records opened for business on March 19, 1958, above the film studio’s…
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