REM
- May 22, 2016
- 1 min read
An anecdote comes back to mind. As REM were participating at the Torhout Wechter Belgium festival, I went to see them with the Daimler. The car was going so smoothly and so nicely that I found myself driving to the show with Mike Mills, Bill Berry - he was an old car fanatic - and their manager at the time, Jefferson Holt. Much better than the tour bus!
The next day, I remember that Michael Stipe solemnly announced to me that the day he managed to simulate the sound of a whale with his voice, he would quit singing. Well, I personally think that he got very close and thank God he is never satisfied, otherwise…
I did understand what REM was all about, when I saw them in a small concert in Norway in 1984. I got it all that very day and it still is one of the best musical moments of my life. I am very proud to have participated in the adventure when punk rock became alternative rock. What an impact.
Mike's car stories are a fun look behind the curtain—especially the R.E.M. bus vs Daimler vibe. I've been using https://aiface-swap.com
The Daimler anecdote is gold — imagine R.E.M. cruising in silence while Stipe drops those solemn pronouncements. I've been digging into their early Belgian festival setlists lately. https://ai-watermark-remover.net
The Daimler story is such a vivid snapshot of that era — I can picture Mike, Bill, and Jefferson rolling up smooth and quiet while the band prepped for set. "Check out https://gputomine.com
The REM anecdote at Torhout Wechter is fantastic — driving with Mike, Bill, and Jefferson instead of the tour bus sounds like a perfect detour. I've been using https://ai-3d-modeling.com
The REM anecdote at Torhout Wechter is such a vivid memory — especially Bill Berry as a car fanatic. "HENRY" really captures that era's spirit. I've been using https://aiphotoassistant.com