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R.E.M.

April 3, 1991

R.E.M.’s meteoric rise was already well underway when they came to SNAP in April 1991. But the agreeably loose acoustic session feels like a gathering of old friends.

A rambling mix of classics, covers, and spontaneous outbursts, it exemplifies the very best of SNAP.

More: 

BBN Ep. 8 – "Half A World Away" (with Michael Stipe)

SNAP Interview Archives: Michael Stipe (1988)

R.E.M.
Photo by Michael Linssen/Redferns.

LINEUP:


Michael Stipe (Vocals)
Peter Buck (Guitar)
Mike Mills (Bass, Vocals)
Bill Berry (Percussion)
Peter Holsapple (Guitar, Piano)

TECHNICAL
CREDITS:


Engineer: Bob Carlson
Host: Deirdre O’Donoghue

Michael Stipe (L) hanging at the KCRW basement studio with other musicians. Photo via KCRW archives.