R.E.M. on this Day
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Reminiscing on R.E.M.'s 31-year career by the day. Notable events only. Some information taken from http://remtimeline.com; some from my own research.
A photograph of Michael with his band Bad Habits taken on this day in 1978. They were supporting Dave Edmunds's Rockpile at Mississippi Nights in East St. Louis, Missouri.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A photograph of Michael with his band Bad Habits taken on this day in 1978. They were supporting Dave Edmunds's Rockpile at Mississippi Nights in East St. Louis, Missouri.
On this day in 1989, R.E.M. played the Macon Coliseum in Bill and Mike’s former hometown of Macon, Georgia, the official end of the Green World Tour. The concert was filmed for Tourfilm. Brief footage from the show appeared in the release.
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
On this day in 1989, R.E.M. played the Macon Coliseum in Bill and Mike’s former hometown of Macon, Georgia, the official end of the Green World Tour. The concert was filmed for Tourfilm. Brief footage from the show appeared in the release.
A couple of Ed Colver photos taken around this time in 1983. “Shot on Santa Fe and Palmetto next to the Nate Starkman & Sons building, where Independent Project had their office and record label," he said.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A couple of Ed Colver photos taken around this time in 1983. “Shot on Santa Fe and Palmetto next to the Nate Starkman & Sons building, where Independent Project had their office and record label," he said.
On this day in 1988, Green was released as the band's first album with Warner Bros.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
On this day in 1988, Green was released as the band's first album with Warner Bros.
A Chris Bilheimer shot of Bill during an ‘R.E.M. Radio Hour’ in Los Angeles on this day in 1996.
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A Chris Bilheimer shot of Bill during an ‘R.E.M. Radio Hour’ in Los Angeles on this day in 1996.
Released on this day in 2003.
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Released on this day in 2003.
On this day in 1998, R.E.M. released their eleventh studio album, Up. It was co-produced by Pat McCarthy.
October 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 1998, R.E.M. released their eleventh studio album, Up. It was co-produced by Pat McCarthy.
On this day in 1992, Automatic for the People debuted at its #2 peak in the United States.
October 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
On this day in 1992, Automatic for the People debuted at its #2 peak in the United States.
Rolling Stone's front cover on this day in 1994.
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Rolling Stone's front cover on this day in 1994.
On this day in 1996, the band appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone.
October 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On this day in 1996, the band appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone.
A photo taken on this day in 1983 at Drumlins in Syracuse, New York. The venue was the basement hall of a country club with, according to Daniel Murray, around 100 people in attendance.
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A photo taken on this day in 1983 at Drumlins in Syracuse, New York. The venue was the basement hall of a country club with, according to Daniel Murray, around 100 people in attendance.
A photo of the band taken backstage at Eldorado in Paris on this day in 1985.
October 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A photo of the band taken backstage at Eldorado in Paris on this day in 1985.
On this day in 1983, R.E.M., supported by The Community Trolls, performed at Stitch Craft, Inc., an old sewing factory on Oconee Street in Athens, opposite the church.
September 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
On this day in 1983, R.E.M., supported by The Community Trolls, performed at Stitch Craft, Inc., an old sewing factory on Oconee Street in Athens, opposite the church.
Remembering Bill Rieflin on what would have been his 65th birthday.
September 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Remembering Bill Rieflin on what would have been his 65th birthday.
On this day in 1990, Tourfilm, which documents the final five nights of the Green World Tour, was released in the U.S. It features 17 songs, recorded in Roanoke and Hampton, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Macon and Atlanta, Georgia.
September 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
On this day in 1990, Tourfilm, which documents the final five nights of the Green World Tour, was released in the U.S. It features 17 songs, recorded in Roanoke and Hampton, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Macon and Atlanta, Georgia.
Re: Near Wild Heaven. @millsish.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Re: Near Wild Heaven. @millsish.bsky.social
A photograph from this day in 1982, when R.E.M. played The Drumstick in Lincoln, Nebraska, supported by Charlie Burton and the Cutouts.
September 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A photograph from this day in 1982, when R.E.M. played The Drumstick in Lincoln, Nebraska, supported by Charlie Burton and the Cutouts.
Photographs taken by Peter Anderson on this day in 1986, before the band's show at the Fair Park Bandshell in Dallas, Texas.
September 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Photographs taken by Peter Anderson on this day in 1986, before the band's show at the Fair Park Bandshell in Dallas, Texas.
On this day in 1981, the band travelled to New York City to promote their demo tape. While there, George DuBose photographed them at their first professional photo shoot.
September 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
On this day in 1981, the band travelled to New York City to promote their demo tape. While there, George DuBose photographed them at their first professional photo shoot.
On this day in 1996, R.E.M. released their tenth studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi.
September 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On this day in 1996, R.E.M. released their tenth studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi.
Labor Day 1990 sees recording begin for Out of Time at Bearsville Studios in New York. The basic tracks were cut here, before overdubbing at John Keane back in Athens.
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Labor Day 1990 sees recording begin for Out of Time at Bearsville Studios in New York. The basic tracks were cut here, before overdubbing at John Keane back in Athens.
On this day in 1982, R.E.M.'s 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑛 EP was released in the U.S. at a bargain $5.98. The five songs included: 'Wolves, Lower', 'Gardening at Night', 'Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)', '1,000,000' and 'Stumble'. Bill explained the choice of title: "A 'chronic town' is a city in the state of mind."
August 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
On this day in 1982, R.E.M.'s 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑇𝑜𝑤𝑛 EP was released in the U.S. at a bargain $5.98. The five songs included: 'Wolves, Lower', 'Gardening at Night', 'Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)', '1,000,000' and 'Stumble'. Bill explained the choice of title: "A 'chronic town' is a city in the state of mind."
On this day in 1983, R.E.M. supported The Police at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The ten songs played:
Wolves, Lower
Moral Kiosk
Pilgrimage
Talk About the Passion
Sitting Still
Harborcoat
Catapult
Gardening at Night
Radio Free Europe
Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)
Wolves, Lower
Moral Kiosk
Pilgrimage
Talk About the Passion
Sitting Still
Harborcoat
Catapult
Gardening at Night
Radio Free Europe
Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)
August 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
On this day in 1983, R.E.M. supported The Police at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The ten songs played:
Wolves, Lower
Moral Kiosk
Pilgrimage
Talk About the Passion
Sitting Still
Harborcoat
Catapult
Gardening at Night
Radio Free Europe
Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)
Wolves, Lower
Moral Kiosk
Pilgrimage
Talk About the Passion
Sitting Still
Harborcoat
Catapult
Gardening at Night
Radio Free Europe
Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)
On this day in 1983, R.E.M. played JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in support of The Police, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and Madness.
August 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
On this day in 1983, R.E.M. played JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in support of The Police, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and Madness.