As R.E.M. turns 45 years old, fans are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Athens, Georgia, where the band took its first steps. Tours at historical sites such as Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, where R.E.M. played its first show in 1980, provide insight into the band's early beginnings. Important locations like Wuxtry Records showcase the pivotal meeting of band members Peter Buck and Michael Stipe. Even years after disbanding, R.E.M.'s legacy continues, drawing fans to local landmarks and stories surrounding this iconic band.
"It was here in 1980, that R.E.M. played their first show. The church building is long gone, torn down to make way for condos, but the brick and stone steeple remains, a monument to where it all started."
"Even though it's been 14 years since R.E.M. disbanded, the fans keep turning up. All kinds of people come to this store asking questions about the history."
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