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.

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

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

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

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.