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"A Lot of Bands Simply Wanted to Fit In, but R.E.M. Always Wanted to Be Themselves”: Producer Mitch Easter Reveals the Genius Behind the Jangle Pop By Joe Bosso last updated 9 February 22 Armed with a Rickenbacker and a Fender Twin, Peter Buck helped R.E.M. put alternative rock on the map.
Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance By Rod Brakes published 16 November 21 Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.
