While "Pretty Persuasion" was the only song Stipe took the stage for, and which all four members of R.E.M. helped perform, ...

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has made it clear over the years that the beloved indie rock godheads are definitely done. But on ...

R.E.M. gave a rare live performance on Thursday night, playing their 1984 song “Pretty Persuasion” at the 40 Watt Club in ...

During the brief but electrifying set, R.E.M. performed their 1984 classic Pretty Persuasion. Stipe handled lead vocals, ...

R.E.M. reunited in Athens, Georgia on Thursday, joining Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on stage for "Pretty Persuasion." ...

This legendary alternative rock band has only had two public performances since it officially retired in 2011.

Michael Shannon has been a big R.E.M. fan for a long time. The actor has been taking that to the next level lately, as he and veteran musician Jason Narducy are in the midst of an R.E.M. tribute tour ...

Guests at Athens’ 40 Watt Club were in for quite the treat Thursday night.

It was an absolutely electric night last night at the 40 Watt Club as the Michael Shannon - Jason Narducy + Friends tribute ...

Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry stunned the audience at Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's 'Fables of ...

An R.E.M. cover band performance nearly turned into an R.E.M. reunion on Thursday as all four members joined actor Michael Shannon and guitarist Jason Narducy onstage at the 40 Watt Club for a ...

Maybe this shouldn’t feel so miraculous, but it sure seems like the four members of R.E.M. like getting back together, hanging out with each other, and even playing music in public if it feels right.