Twenty nine years ago today, in a church on Oconee Street in Athens, GA, a band then known as Twisted Kites (for one night only) played. 29 years later, this band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, released 15 records, sold more than 70 million records world wide and continues to push forward, making awesome music, awesome shows and being awesome people.
In celebration of the birthday, R.E.M. HQ has posted a collection of videos.
And soon, Murmurs.com will be launching (probably around Murmurs.com's 13th birthday on April 26) a special site for the year leading up to R.E.M's 30th anniversary.
Personally, both anniversaries mean a lot. I've been a fan of R.E.M. for more than 20 years now. I'm turning 30 in 5 days and in a few months, a little Murmursian enters the family.
We're lucky to have had R.E.M. for as long as we have, making great music. I'm lucky to call them friends. I'm grateful for this site and I hope the next year and more after are as awesome as the 29 preceding them.
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Happy 29th Birthday to R.E.M.
Started by MurmursAdministrator, Apr 05 2009 01:37 PM
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 02:26 PM
Thank you Ethan for providing this site. Although many of my friends are not big fans of R.E.M., this site provides a forum for people to express their opinions. I was elated to learn of their 30th anniversary today. My family could not believe how elated I was until they saw the article on remhq.com. In deference to the anniversary and new beginnings, I shaved my beard. Now all Michael has to do is follow my example. I am 42 years old and will be 43 in November. R.E.M. has enriched my life since 1983.
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 03:26 PM
Happy 29th birthday-anniversary, R.E.M.! :)
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 04:31 PM
Happy birthday guys. You have made life a lot easier for me with your amazing music.
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 06:14 PM
:)
I can't believe they've been a band almost as long as I've been alive. But they've done great work.
Happy anniversary, REM. :) We love you!
I can't believe they've been a band almost as long as I've been alive. But they've done great work.
Happy anniversary, REM. :) We love you!
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 07:52 PM
Also, Happy 1st birthday to Accelerate!!!
They will never understand how they have touched my life and many others.
Seeing Peter with Robyn the other week makes me think that these guys are actually getting better with age....
They will never understand how they have touched my life and many others.
Seeing Peter with Robyn the other week makes me think that these guys are actually getting better with age....
"It is supposed to overwhelm just as it would if you stood in the room with them." - Jackife Lee, interview in Flagpole, in response to the loudness question.
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 11:22 PM
Happy birthday and keep on :)
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 11:47 PM
Happy birthday REM. I love your work soooo much.
I can still remember the very day that I went to visit my cousin Greg in Sydney and he was playing a bran new record that he had just purchased. That record was murmur playing on his marantz system. It was loud and it was pure and I was in love with REM's music from that moment. :)
I can still remember the very day that I went to visit my cousin Greg in Sydney and he was playing a bran new record that he had just purchased. That record was murmur playing on his marantz system. It was loud and it was pure and I was in love with REM's music from that moment. :)
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Posted 05 April 2009 - 11:51 PM
Happy Birthday, R.E.M.! :)
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2003: Berlin
2005: Berlin, Magdeburg, Dresden
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2008: Erfurt (Wetten, dass ...), Dresden, Berlin, Stuttgart, Loreley, Wuerzburg, Oberhausen, Hamburg, Munich
2010: Berlin (on stage with Patti Smith)
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Posted 06 April 2009 - 02:47 AM
ethank said:
And soon, Murmurs.com will be launching (probably around Murmurs.com's 13th birthday on April 26) a special site for the year leading up to R.E.M's 30th anniversary.
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That's really a great idea!!
I just can agree with what's posted before: They touched my life, my thoughts, my moods and my taste of music 18 years ago and it hasn't stopped, yet!
And of course: HAAPPYY BIRTHDAY, REM!!!
"Little sister is REMinding you!"
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Posted 06 April 2009 - 04:01 AM
Happy Birthday R.E.M. thanks for the music and everthing else that comes with it including this site, mingles with some lovely people here and where I've gained most of my computer know how! However small it is. Thanks to you too Ethan!
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Posted 06 April 2009 - 04:52 AM
happy birthday and thank you REM:)
you are the greatest thing i've ever seen.......you are the everything....
LOVE TO YOU
you are the greatest thing i've ever seen.......you are the everything....
LOVE TO YOU
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Posted 06 April 2009 - 04:55 AM
Happy Anniversary, REM--Keep it going strong. Much love!
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Posted 06 April 2009 - 02:34 PM
What everbody else said!
Looking forward to the next 30!
Looking forward to the next 30!
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Posted 08 April 2009 - 01:23 AM
ethan, you are a star. you should be so proud of yourself. keep on rem
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To say good-bye, nice try.
:pHe gathered up his loved ones and he brought them all around
To say good-bye, nice try.
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Posted 09 April 2009 - 10:19 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, R.E.M.!
I have been a loyal fan for nearly 19 years. And now my 19 year old son is a huge fan. He was at the Boston o8 show and loved every minute of it!
It was love at first listen for me. You have impacted my life in such profound ways that I cannot find the words to express my gratitude. Your music, your light, dispels dark shadows in my life. Your music and your inspiration is a medicine that I can never overdose on. Michael, you introduced me to Patti Smith who has become a great teacher of mine. Peter, you introduced me to Jack Kerouac who has become a spiritual guardian of mine. These are wonderful treasures worth more than all the diamonds and gold in the world. Thank you so very much for your passion and talent and for being true to your art, and to yourselves. You are - by Jack Kerouac's definition - a genius.
I truly love you, R.E.M.
Love, Peace, & Faith Everyday
XOXO
Andrea Marie
I have been a loyal fan for nearly 19 years. And now my 19 year old son is a huge fan. He was at the Boston o8 show and loved every minute of it!
It was love at first listen for me. You have impacted my life in such profound ways that I cannot find the words to express my gratitude. Your music, your light, dispels dark shadows in my life. Your music and your inspiration is a medicine that I can never overdose on. Michael, you introduced me to Patti Smith who has become a great teacher of mine. Peter, you introduced me to Jack Kerouac who has become a spiritual guardian of mine. These are wonderful treasures worth more than all the diamonds and gold in the world. Thank you so very much for your passion and talent and for being true to your art, and to yourselves. You are - by Jack Kerouac's definition - a genius.
I truly love you, R.E.M.
Love, Peace, & Faith Everyday
XOXO
Andrea Marie
Edited by lilytooth, 09 April 2009 - 10:27 AM.
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Posted 12 April 2009 - 10:28 AM
Happy 29th Birthday & here's to many more :D.
Their music is my life ;)
Their music is my life ;)
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