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R.E.M. reflect on 'Murmur' on its 40th anniversary

R.E.M. released their iconic debut album, Murmur, 40 years ago today. To celebrate, all four band members — Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe — have shared memories from the album. ...
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All of R.E.M. came out to see Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy play 'Murmur' at Athens, GA's 40 Watt Club (video, pics)

Actor Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are currently in the middle of their tour where they’re covering R.E.M.’s debut album, Murmur, in full with a backing band that includes drummer Jon Wurster ...
Chicago Tribune

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy will perform REM’s ‘Murmur’ at Metro

Actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy will perform REM’s 1983 album “Murmur” at Metro July 30, the music club announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday. Shannon, a two-time ...
MinnPost

First Avenue show features actor-musician Michael Shannon’s nod to R.E.M.’s ‘Murmur’

You’re probably familiar with Michael Shannon as an actor. From “Boardwalk Empire” to “Knives Out,” to Oscar-nominated performances in “Revolutionary Road” and “Nocturnal Animals,” he often plays ...
American Songwriter

LOOK: R.E.M. Reunites Onstage at ‘Murmur’ Tribute Concert in Athens, Georgia

According to a post on R.E.M.’s social media pages, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry joined Shannon, Narducy and their group at different times to play various songs ...
Under the Radar

R.E.M. - Reflecting On The 40th Anniversary Of “Murmur”

1982 was a turning point for R.E.M. That year, the Athens, Georgia-based four-piece teamed up with producer Mitch Easter to release an EP, Chronic Town, which showcased a dramatic improvement in the ...