Thirty-seven years ago today, I saw the pioneering rock band R.E.M. perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, TX. I got to hang out backstage with them before the show and happened to get bassist Mike Mills’ signature on my ticket stub. I saw them again at the Greek Theatre on Aug. 9, 1999—same great band, just an older crowd.
One of my favorite rock ’n’ roll memories is meeting Bono and The Edge backstage at The Summit in Houston—back in 1985 when it was an amazing concert venue. Bono had a sore throat and didn’t stay long, but I was lucky enough to be introduced before he left. The Edge, though, pulled up a chair at our table, and we ended up having a great conversation.
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