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R.E.M. To Release Remastered ‘Document’ Album

When R.E.M. split up last year it wasn’t the end of the world as we know it, because they are re-releasing a remastered version of one of their most celebrated albums.

2012/08/07

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The B-52′s Celebrate 35 Years Together

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The B-52′s[/lastfm] formed back in 1977 in Athens, Georgia. Over the weekend they celebrated 35 years together back in their home town, with a huge anniversary show.

2012/02/13

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This One Goes Out To Michael Stipe

Today is [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]R.E.M.[/lastfm] frontman [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Michael Stipe[/lastfm]‘s birthday!! And to celebrate the occasion, Jack FM is making “Electrolite” our Song of the Day!! Too bad we used up all our party favors on New Year’s […]

2012/01/04

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Shiny Happy Birthday To Michael Stipe

On January 4, 1960, local Athens artist and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]R.E.M.[/lastfm] front man[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Michael Stipe[/lastfm] was born in Decatur, Georgia.

2012/01/03

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It’s Peter Buck’s Birthday (And We Feel Fine)

Happy Birthday to [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]R.E.M.[/lastfm] guitarist Peter Buck! Oh, that reminds us… could you stop by the store on your way home and pick us up a bottle of Orange Crush?!

2011/12/06

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