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3 months agoR.E.M. reunite to play "Pretty Persuasion" with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy
R.E.M. reunited onstage after years, marking a significant moment for fans and band members alike.
You take it for granted a little bit, like anybody would, when you're riding that zenith. But maybe we lost the dynamism of enjoying each other on stage.
Guitarist Steven Van Zandt noted the band's unusual need for rehearsal after a six-year hiatus, highlighting the significance of returning to the stage after such a long break.
In 2018, following an attempt by a third party to use the Smiths' name and upon discovery that the trademark was not owned by the band, Marr reached out to Morrissey, via his representatives, to work together in protecting the Smiths' name. A failure to respond led Marr to register the trademark himself. It was subsequently agreed with Morrissey's lawyers that this trademark was held for the mutual benefit of Morrissey and Marr.