Final yr, all 4 unique R.E.M. members appeared on stage collectively for the primary time in 17 years when Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s R.E.M. tribute tour stopped at 40 Watt Membership within the band’s hometown of Athens, Georgia — however they didn’t carry out. On Thursday evening, Shannon and Narducy returned to the venue, and R.E.M. made a correct onstage reunion by becoming a member of the duo for “Fairly Persuasion.”
Whereas this was a shock deal with for followers in attendance, it was a very special day for Shannon, who has been enjoying R.E.M. covers on tour for a number of years now. After the efficiency was over, the actor and musician repeated, “Oh my god oh my god” earlier than composing himself to say, “Guys, this can be a particular place the place goals come true.” Watch fan-shot footage under.
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In accordance with setlist.fm, “Fairly Persuasion” was the one tune throughout which Stipe joined Shannon and Narducy on stage alongside the opposite R.E.M. members. Nevertheless, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, and Invoice Berry incessantly rotated out and in of the stage all through the 32-song set.
Months after becoming a member of Shannon and Narducy on stage final yr, R.E.M. reunited for their first live performance in 15 years to rejoice their induction into the Songwriters Corridor of Fame — simply hours after Mills joked in a televised interview that it will take a “comet” for them to get again collectively.
Shannon and Narducy are scheduled to play one other present at 40 Watt Membership tonight (February twenty eighth) as the most recent cease on their 2025 tour enjoying R.E.M.’s third album Fables of the Reconstruction in full. Tickets may be bought here.
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