EP12: Bertis Downs - In Conversation with Alex Maiolo

About this episode

Bertis Downs shares insights into R.E.M.'s journey from Athens' indie scene to global stardom.

Join us as we listen to Bertis Downs, the legal mastermind behind R.E.M., and take a rare peek behind the curtains of rock 'n' roll history. Imagine being at the heart of R.E.M.'s rise from Athens' indie scene to the zenith of global stardom. Bertis reveals the nuts and bolts of their journey and - in his immensely humble way - his own crucial supporting role, offering personal insights into the band's ethos that resonated with fans worldwide, including our host, Alex Maiolo—a Souther...

People in this episode

Host: Alex Maiolo

Guest: Bertis Downs

Topics covered

• rock 'n' roll history
• music industry
• R.E.M.
• indie scene
• personal insights

Keywords

• Bertis Downs
• R.E.M.
• rock history
• music industry
• Alex Maiolo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: R.E.M.

Places: Athens

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