Michael Stipe Performs R.E.M. Song With The National For First Time In 17 Years
The former R.E.M. frontman joined members of The National to perform 'E-Bow The Letter' during a celebration for Aaron and Bryce Dessner's 50th birthdays.
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 18 Oct 2026. NME published first, on 18 October at 10:40 UTC; Stereogum followed 28h 13m later. The most recent article, from Stereogum, appeared on 19 October at 14:53 UTC.
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- Michael Stipe
- The National
- R.E.M.
- Aaron Dessner
- Bryce Dessner