In this segment of The Morning X, podcaster and local historian James Otley joins the crew to reveal the origin story of alternative rock legends, R.E.M. Tune in to discover the crazy string of coincidences that brought the band members together in Athens, Georgia. From Michael Stipe's musical awakening via a mail-order magazine subscription and an Aerosmith song, to Peter Buck's cross-country hitchhiking adventure that landed him a fateful job at a local record store, you won't want to miss these incredible pieces of rock history.

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In this segment of The Morning X, podcaster and local historian James Otley joins the crew to reveal the origin story of alternative rock legends, R.E.M. Tune in to discover the crazy string of coincidences that brought the band members together in Athens, Georgia. From Michael Stipe's musical awakening via a mail-order magazine subscription and an Aerosmith song, to Peter Buck's cross-country hitchhiking adventure that landed him a fateful job at a local record store, you won't want to miss these incredible pieces of rock history.
This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.
THE END, Entertainment News Daily originates on The Morning X with<a href="https://99xatl.com/crew/barnes/"> Barnes</a> and<a href="https://www.99xatl.com/crashclark/"> Crash</a>- Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on<a href="https://99x.com/"> 99X Atlanta</a> (100.5 on the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the<a href="https://t.co/IUFGSlyQgh"> 99X Freeloader app</a>.&nbsp;
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Executive Producer: Steve Barnes
Hosts: Steve Barnes, Crash Clark
Associate Producer: Leslie Tillery
FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a &ldquo;fair use&rdquo; of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:
&ldquo;NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.&rdquo; THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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Entertainment News Daily - THE END is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Crash as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and general observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Other options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.