# Bill Berry

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Bono Pt. 1: Mothers, Dictators, and Rock Mysteries

The Morning X celebrates a special Mother's Day with Adora Mills, mother of R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, who shares the story of a bold promise Bono made to her at an exclusive after-party. True to his word, the rock icon calls in from Dublin, steering the conversation from heartwarming pleasantries to a p…

Begin the Begin: How Three UGA Students and a Record Store Clerk Changed Music

In this episode of History for Cocktail Parties, Thornton and James pull back the curtain on the serendipitous sparks that ignited R.E.M. in the heart of Athens, Georgia. From Michael Stipe’s life-changing encounter with a Patti Smith record to Peter Buck’s days behind a record store counter, the h…

Rumpus Room Radio, April 5, 2026

Happy Easter!  "Easter is the soul's first taste of spring." For fans of the band R.E.M., April 5th is widely celebrated as "R.E.M. Day". This date marks the anniversary of the band's very first live performance in 1980. On this night, the four original members—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mill…

The Spring R.E.M. Came to Town w/ David Brent Johnson and Friends

In April and May of 1986, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe walked the streets of Bloomington and recorded Lifes Rich Pageant at Mellencamp's Belmont Mall Studio in Brown County.* So how could we resist getting in the wayback machine to dig up some stories? David Brent Johnson, …

Episode 69: Jason Narducy

Jason Narducy is quite a busy fellow . He graciously made the time to talk about his musical work and his new book, Mostly the Van, a wonderfully entertaining collection of stories woven from his fascinating life. A man of many projects, Jason is currently spending time touring with Chicago a…

UAWIL #294: R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant

By 1986, REM were veterans of the college rock scene, had recorded in London and gotten songs into the charts. For their 4th album, Life's Rich Pageant, they took a step forward in stretching not only what they could do musically but voicing social, political and environmental concerns through the…

Ugly American Werewolf in London: R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant

By 1986, REM were veterans of the college rock scene, had recorded in London and gotten songs into the charts. For their 4th album, Life's Rich Pageant, they took a step forward in stretching not only what they could do musically but voicing social, political and environmental concerns through the…

Who we are

Join us as we explore what makes Presbyterian churches distinctive, emphasizing biblical fidelity, covenant theology, and what it means to be part of a Christ-centered community. Pastor Bill Berry from Christ Redeemer Presbyterian Church shares insights on church doctrine, baptism, and how faith tr…

27. Bertis Downs on R.E.M., Athens, and a Life Built Around Music

Bertis Downs' life reads like a map of the last sixty years of American music culture — and if you've ever wondered how a law student ends up managing and giving legal advise to R.E.M. this episode is for you. Downs traces an extraordinary arc: a childhood shaped by his missionary family's years i…

REM - Up

Bill Berry decides to take the tax hit and start withdrawing early, but the remaining members soldier on (being good southern boys, likely as part of a battlefield reenactment). Refute the lost cause myth as we explore: Do we miss the mumbling? How far do you need to travel to call it a departure? …