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From: folta@yale-comix.UUCP (Stephen Folta)
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Subject: Re: R.E.M. on tour
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Date: Tue, 26-Jun-84 16:45:37 EDT
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I have indeed seen REM on tour.  They were at a place called the Capitol
somewhere in New Jersey.  The concert was taped for MTV, and instead of
an opening band, they had a bunch of '60s electric folk rock types including
John Sebastian, Richie Havens, some of the Band (Richard Manuel, Levon Helm,
and a very drunk Rick Danko), and Roger McGuinn of the Byrds.  They did
their individual things and then they played a few songs together.  Apparently,
MTV's thesis is that REM are in some way the latest development along these
lines.  I don't happen to agree.
   In any case, after this was all over, REM came on and did their set.  They
were very good, far better than anyone in the first part of the show in my
opinion.  The sound was poor.  Apparently the P.A. sound was neglected in
favor of getting the best possible sound on tape.  Nonetheless, REM's set
(and encores) were great and I recommend that you see them if you like their
music.

Stephen Folta
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