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

All four members of R.E.M. performed 'Pretty Persuasion' alongside Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy at a show in Athens, Georgia.

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

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

The Wilmington-shot directorial debut of an Oscar-nominated actor has a new trailer and a release date. "Eric LaRue," which ...

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

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.

R.E.M. gave a rare live performance yesterday in Athens, Georgia, where they played their hit 1984 song "Pretty Persuasion".

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

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 ...

REM performed 'Pretty Persuasion' during a concert held at 40 Watt in their hometown Athens, Georgia. Watch the moment here.