R.E.M. Reunited at the 40 Watt Thursday

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Thursday night at the 40 Watt turned into a historic reunion for the members of Athens' beloved alternative band, R.E.M..

Drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and lead singer Michael Stipe all joined Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on stage last night at the 40 Watt for a performance of their song, “Pretty Persuasion”. Aside from their 2024 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the band had not performed together since 2008.

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