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Name the college town R.E.M.. still calls home?

Athens, GA.

What is the name of the record shop where Peter Buck worked prior to the bands start?

Wuxtry's. It is where Michael and Peter first met.Peter thought Michael must be cool.Every time he came into the store he had 2 girls on his arms. (Peter later found out they were his sisters).

What was the religous affilation of the abandoned church where the band first lived and practiced?

Episcopal. Many a party at the church on Oconee Street.

Which members when they first met,hated each other?

Bill and Mike. Mike and Bill attended the same high school in Macon GA, and were polar opposites. Bill was 'cool' and Mike was a self professed nerd.Bill went to a 'bass players house' to jam and found when he arrived that it was Mike. He almost stormed out, but stayed,and they found there styles were a match. They became fast friends and soon moved together to Athens.

What graces the cover of R.E.M.'s first EP 'Chronic Town'?

a gargoyle.