“This is not a tribute band,” insists indie rocker Jason Narducy, referring to the group he and actor Michael Shannon have ...

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

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 ...

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

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

R.E.M.'s 4 original members reunited for a surprise run through 'Pretty Persuasion' on Thursday (Feb. 27) at their hometown 40 Watt Club; watch clip.

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

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

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

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

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