RIP REM

Bzl.

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Sep 21, 2011, 2:10:50 PM9/21/11

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http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

Ken Fortenberry

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Sep 21, 2011, 3:20:36 PM9/21/11

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Bzl. wrote:
> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

I never did know the frequency.

--
Kenneth

3jane.

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Sep 21, 2011, 3:18:51 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 2:10 pm, Bzl. <bzl...@aolaol.com> wrote:
> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

Wow, that's big. I think it's the right move for them, I imagine it
was getting old. Besides, now they can do a reunion tour.

The old geezer

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Sep 21, 2011, 4:20:34 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 2:10 pm, Bzl. <bzl...@aolaol.com> wrote:
> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

Good riddance to bad rubbish!!! This effin' group began the downfall
of the rock 'n' roll generation. Just like the Bauhaus
architechs.......I thought this bad excuse for a "musical" group died
off years ago.....

Where's Quiet Riot when you need them?!?!?

The old geezer

ND: 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
NP: Antique Sandy - The Byrds

3jane.

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Sep 21, 2011, 5:00:26 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Good riddance to bad rubbish!!! This effin' group began the downfall
> of the rock 'n' roll generation. Just like the Bauhaus
> architechs.......I thought this bad excuse for a "musical" group died
> off years ago.....
>
> Where's Quiet Riot when you need them?!?!?
>
> The old geezer
>
> ND: 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
> NP: Antique Sandy - The Byrds

It's the end of the world as we know it....gotta disgree Geez, I
didn't own any of their albums but they were a top live band in
concert.

3jane.

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Sep 21, 2011, 5:08:44 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:
>

> Good riddance to bad rubbish!!! This effin' group began the downfall
> of the rock 'n' roll generation. Just like the Bauhaus
> architechs.......I thought this bad excuse for a "musical" group died
> off years ago.....
>
> Where's Quiet Riot when you need them?!?!?
>
> The old geezer
>
> ND: 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
> NP: Antique Sandy - The Byrds

James Pablos

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Sep 21, 2011, 4:37:58 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:

> Where's Quiet Riot when you need them?!?!?

Pull your head out of your ass, Geezuh. REM had some great songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hKSYgOGtos

9fingers

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Sep 21, 2011, 5:22:35 PM9/21/11

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I like REM, but I found them a bit disappointing live. They basically
just played their songs note per note like the album. I guess I'm
spoiled.

They didn't have a very wide range. A lot of their songs sound the
same. Lots of songs in minor keys.

sweetbac

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Sep 21, 2011, 5:28:29 PM9/21/11

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REM were my fave band during the heyday...
"Murmur" thru "Green"....then MTV co-opted the band
and it was all downhill...."Automatic for the People"
being the 1st nail in the coffin.....I only saw them once on
the "Lifes Rich Pageant" tour, and they were really good
live....nothing earth shattering, but they didnt have many
dud tunes at that point....they shoulda closed it down 10 years ago.
I always respected the drummer for bailing when he did....
said they stopped rocking, he had enough bread, and let it go
to farm blueberrys or something.

Bzl.

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Sep 21, 2011, 5:35:22 PM9/21/11

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They've been up and down, but I generally found at least some of the
tunes, on even their recent albums, worthwhile. Around the Sun was
the best of the post-Berry albums; I can't believe that was 7 years
ago.

I always liked them live, even recently.

Ray O'Hara

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Sep 21, 2011, 7:00:31 PM9/21/11

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"Bzl." <bzl...@aolaol.com> wrote in message
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> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

I won't miss them

I always thought Losing my Religion' was ripe for a Weird Al parody.
"that's at the stoplight, losing my direction"

Ray O'Hara

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Sep 21, 2011, 7:01:27 PM9/21/11

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"sweetbac" <swee...@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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I thought he quit for health reasons.

Randy G

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Sep 21, 2011, 7:12:04 PM9/21/11

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On Sep 21, 2:10 pm, Bzl. <bzl...@aolaol.com> wrote:
> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id=1446

Meh, all they have to do is wait for the main guy to die then go back
on tour with a similar name. REN or something.

Jim McVey

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Sep 21, 2011, 8:49:29 PM9/21/11

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In article <j5dqc8$sfp$1...@dont-email.me>,

Yes and no. He had a brain aneurysm, but he came back for a while after that.
But he said that did cause him to sit back and reconsider what he wanted
out of life, so he quit. They were still rocking quite well at that
time. It was the album after he left - "Up" - when they started falling
into "Easy Listening" territory.

Jim

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Jim McVey
jmc...@panix.com
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highgreenchilly

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Sep 21, 2011, 9:20:42 PM9/21/11

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I saw them a bunch of times from '82-90. They were a great band at
that time. I loved the southern gothic vibe. Very unique.

Robert Anderson

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Sep 21, 2011, 11:48:27 PM9/21/11

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set up for reunion
someday

lots of great songs

band beyond description

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Sep 22, 2011, 3:05:57 AM9/22/11

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highgreenchilly <ddim...@me.com> wrote:
> I saw them a bunch of times from '82-90. They were a great band at
> that time. I loved the southern gothic vibe. Very unique.

Radio Free Europe made me what I am today.
--
Peace, Steve

Brad Greer

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Sep 22, 2011, 6:47:03 AM9/22/11

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On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:18:51 -0700 (PDT), "3jane." <q3j...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

I heard they're holding a press conference later today to announce
that reunion tour. But this will be the last one ever that they
announce this year.

9fingers

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Sep 22, 2011, 10:33:01 AM9/22/11

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I always imagined something like "losing my erection" - an parody add
for levitra.

gringo

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Sep 22, 2011, 12:33:39 PM9/22/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:

I agree somewhat. I never understood the appeal.

Kurt

P-Dub

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Sep 23, 2011, 10:19:48 AM9/23/11

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REM was pretty good. They've made an impact. And staying together 31
years with a loyal fan base is an amazing feat.

Do I have any of their records? No. But I've heard their stuff over the
years, and it ain't bad at all. It's a helluva lot better than ANY rap
'band'.

P-Dub: Maybe each member can claim a letter. We'll see tours by 'R',
another tour by 'E', and another by 'M'.

Ray (The Other One)

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Sep 23, 2011, 3:34:39 PM9/23/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:

Uh, you're putting us on right? Quiet RIot?

If there was any new band better than REM in the 80's I missed it.

MalcolmO

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Sep 23, 2011, 8:39:31 PM9/23/11

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> If there was any new band better than REM in the 80's I missed it.

You missed SRV and Double Trouble? That's a shame!

band beyond description

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Sep 23, 2011, 9:15:18 PM9/23/11

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"Ray (The Other One)" <6sicks...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:
>> On Sep 21, 2:10 pm, Bzl. <bzl...@aolaol.com> wrote:
>>

>>> http://remhq.com/news_story.php?id 46

>>
>> Good riddance to bad rubbish!!! This effin' group began the downfall
>> of the rock 'n' roll generation. Just like the Bauhaus
>> architechs.......I thought this bad excuse for a "musical" group died
>> off years ago.....
>>
>> Where's Quiet Riot when you need them?!?!?
>>
>> The old geezer
>>
>> ND: 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol
>> NP: Antique Sandy - The Byrds
>
> Uh, you're putting us on right? Quiet RIot?
>
> If there was any new band better than REM in the 80's I missed it.

They just don't make them like the new/old Beach Boys anymore...
--
Peace, Steve

volkfolk

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Sep 25, 2011, 12:31:32 PM9/25/11

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On Sep 21, 4:20 pm, The old geezer <J...@aol.com> wrote:

More stupidity from upstate New York

Scot

volkfolk

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Sep 25, 2011, 12:33:45 PM9/25/11

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I thought he quit because he had a brain aneurism or something similar

Scot

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