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A WEEK OF REMEMBRANCE

Wednesday’s announcement of R.E.M.’s decision to disband after 31 years together has been followed by a wave of tributes, statements of support, recollections, and warm wishes which the guys truly appreciate. Perhaps Peter summed it up best on Wednesday when he said, “Being a part of your lives has been an unbelievable gift. Thank you.”

Today, in remembrance, we’ve pulled together some of our favorites for this special roundup:

Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam Play “It Happened Today” in Calgary on Wednesday night:

CNN’s R.E.M. Retrospective

thankyourem.com

Lynne Margolis for American Songwriter

Anderson Cooper 360

Rob Sheffield for Rolling Stone

Vincent Moon…

Peter Ames Carlin

George Howard for Paste Magazine

Red and Black Remembers

Eric Harvey for The Atlantic

BBC