In the early ‘90s, alternative rock sprung up from the club scenes and began achieving mainstream acceptance. Bands were cropping up left and right with a sound that seemed unique but radio friendly. What many didn’t know is that R.E.M., which went on to much-deserved recognition, had for years been playing a deft hand in shaping the sound that was appearing on college rock stations. If you’re getting concert tickets to see R.E.M. perform live, be ready to see one of the most important rock bands of the 1990s.
The band’s story begins in 1980, but took nearly a decade for their fanbase to reach the arena-sized crowds that flock to get R.E.M. tickets now. They remained a cult band through much of the ‘80s. Nonetheless they released some of their strongest work in that time. By the end of the decade, critics and word-of-mouth had turned them into superstars.
Moving from post-punk to their own brand of distinctive garage rock, from that to folk, and from that to the pop gems of “Automatic for the People,” R.E.M. has seen plenty of transitions. They haven’t stopped growing, either. Don’t miss this chance to see a musical institution. Get your tickets now!
| Event | Date | Venue | Price Range | |
| R.E.M. Tickets 10/24 | 10-24-2008 Friday 8:00 PM | Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie in Grand Prairie, TX | $95 - $650 | Buy Sell |