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R.E.M. Reunites for Unforgettable Night in Athens

3/3/2025

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On February 27, R.E.M. reunited at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, joining Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s cover band for an unforgettable night. The iconic members—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry—delighted fans with renditions of “Pretty Persuasion” and “Wendell Gee,” while Lenny Kaye honored the Velvet Underground with his own captivating covers.

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Story summary

On February 27, R.E.M. reunited at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, joining Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy’s cover band for an unforgettable night. The iconic members—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry—delighted fans with renditions of “Pretty Persuasion” and “Wendell Gee,” while Lenny Kaye honored the Velvet Underground with his own captivating covers.