The four members of the American band R.E.M. made a brief appearance at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 13th to commemorate their induction. The performance marked the first time the band members – Michael Stipe , Peter Buck , Mike Mills , and Bill Berry – had been on stage together since 2007.
The acoustic version of the hit “Losing My Religion” was played at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. The moment was shared on the group's social media, which surprised a large part of the public due to their recent statements ruling out a comeback.
Check out the band's original post at the link below:
Possibility of return
In an interview that aired on CBS This Morning hours before the ceremony, Mike Mills joked that it would take a "comet" to reunite the band. Peter Buck similarly echoed the sentiment, stating that a reunion "could never be better."
“Writing songs and having a catalog of work that we’re proud of, that’s available to the whole world, is the most important part of what we’ve done as a band. Beyond that, we’ve managed to remain friends—and not just friends, but dear friends, friends for life,” Mills stated
Stipe expressed his gratitude: “What a journey this has been. It means so much to us that you recognize us tonight. And for that, we thank you for this incredible honor.”
Although the performance was nostalgic for fans and enthusiasts of alternative rock, the group has no intention of misleading the audience by suggesting a return to activity.
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