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Michael Shannon Is 'Not a Fan' of Actors Having Rock Bands, But Calls His R.E.M. Cover Band 'Glorified Karaoke'

Michael Shannon has been touring with Jason Narducy performing R.E.M. albums in full. In a new interview, the star said he's typically "not a fan" of actors having rock bands.

moment came in July 2023, when he and Narducy celebrated the 40th anniversary of the band’s debut album Murmur by playing it in full in Chicago with some help from bassist Mike Mills. Shannon and Narducy performed more than a dozen dates across North America in February and March, and are set to continue touring in the United Kingdom in August. Earlier this month, they decided the third time’s the charm, and announced plans to do it once more next year for the 40th anniversary of the album Life Rich Pageant.

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