Rock Almanac: October 10, 2008

On This Date in 1991: 'Murmur,' the debut full-length LP by R.E.M., is certified gold more than eight years after its 1983 release.

The Almanac Advises for October 10: "The one quality that is key to becoming a successful miner for precious ores is patience. Some prospectors go decades before striking gold, and some finish their careers empty-handed."

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