Month: May 2025

45 years ago, on April 5, 1980, before even having a band name, R.E.M. played their first ever gig at St Mary’s Episcopal Church in Athens, Georgia.  The band– vocalist Michael Stipe, bassist Mike Mills, guitarist Peter Buck, and drummer Bill Berry, performed a set filled with originals and covers of 1960s and 1970s tracks for a local DJ and friend’s birthday party near the University of……see details 

April 5, 1980: R.E.M. Plays Their First Ever Gig at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in…
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Logan Romero Plant, born in 1979, is the son of Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, but he forged his own path as an entrepreneur in the craft beer industry. After a stint in music with bands like Sons of Albion, Logan was inspired by the American craft beer scene and founded Beavertown Brewery in London in 2011. Starting from the basement of his barbecue joint, Duke’s Brew & Que, he built Beavertown into one of the UK’s most recognized breweries, known for its bold flavors and eye-catching designs. The brand gained massive popularity with beers like Neck Oil and Gamma Ray, leading to a minority stake investment from Heineken in 2018 and a full acquisition in 2022. Logan stepped down as CEO but continues to influence the company creatively, solidifying his reputation as a…… see more 

Logan Romero Plant: From Music to Master Brewer — The Journey of a Craft Beer…
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