Yeah, REM I would put more as Southern Gothic. They were many other party bands around that time. I’m speaking more of the atmosphere in the area at that time. It was just a fun place to be.
Like I said above, Southern art tends to be a little more eccentric. That said, you couldn’t have paid me to go watch the Who in 1982. And Joan Jett...lol
Lol, he didn't fight the cop, he went peacefully in cuffs and didn't resist. As far as I know he didn't even argue or try the angry "don't you know who I am?!"