As I
recall, Stipe liked to talk with me because he was very into my rock writing
with Creem Magazine -- he was a fan of Trixie A. Balm! -- and very interested
in Patti Smith (even then!). It was very flattering for him to talk with me and
be so friendly because you could tell that he and the band were special and
headed for great popularity. . . .
So,
here’s another of Michael Stipe and Rick down south around the time of
that gig in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (see
the Chesterfield sign above Rick’s head?). . .
sure wish I had some pics of the dB’s, too, ‘cause I really loved that band,
loved their songs even more than REM’s and was friends with Peter and Will (I
guess sorta friends, we were friendly and had a mutual friend, Stephanie).
I love these photos! But Lauren, you were in Durham NC, not Winston-Salem. This was taken around the corner from Brightleaf Square. It hasn't changed much!
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