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R.E.M. performs in Athens for first time in 2 decades

The original members of R.E.M. perform with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy at an R.E.M. album tribute show on Friday, Feb. 28, at 40 Watt Club in Athens. (Photo by Caroline Duncan)

The original members of R.E.M. perform with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy at an R.E.M. album tribute show on Friday, Feb. 28, at 40 Watt Club in Athens. (Photo by Caroline Duncan)

The original members of R.E.M., including Michael Stipe, briefly took the stage at Athens' 40 Watt Club on Thursday, Feb. 27, for a surprise appearance.