R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music. R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., still welcomes ...

Paul Butchart gives tours of musical landmarks all over Athens, Ga. In his hands is R.E.M.'s 1983 Murmur album, with the original trestle bridge photograph on the back cover. The bridge behind ...

R.E.M. is turning 45 years old this Saturday, which is a perfect time to take a trip to its hometown. Let's just say, you can get there from here. All it takes is the right frame of mind. You don't ...