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Michael Stipe Reflects on 'Stunning' David Bowie Tribute Concerts

Michael Stipe recently took part in a pair of David Bowie tribute concerts held March 31st and April 1st at New York's Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, respectively where he performed a haunting version of the late musician's "Ashes to Ashes." In a heartfelt note issued Friday on R.E.M.'s website , Stipe reflected on the shows, along with his dramatic Tonight Show take on Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World," writing, "In one week I got to interpret and perform two of my top 20 favorite ...

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20:16 on April 15 2016

Michael Stipe Reflects on 'Stunning' David Bowie Tribute Concerts

Rolling Stone — Michael Stipe recently took part in a pair of David Bowie tribute concerts – held March 31st and April 1st at New York's Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, re... more info
David Bowie R.E.M.
15:26 on April 15 2016

Michael Stipe Reflects On And Shares Video From His David Bowie Tribute Performance

Stereogum — New York City’s Carnegie Hall hosted a tribute concert for the late David Bowie at the beginning of April and Michael Stipe was among the performers. He performed “As... more info
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19:11 on April 15 2016

Michael Stipe shares thoughts on paying tribute to 'astonishing songwriter' David Bowie

NME — R.E.M. frontman recently covered two Bowie classics at New York City tribute events more info
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04:10 on April 16 2016

Michael Stipe Reflects on 'Stunning' David Bowie Tribute Concerts

Topix — Michael Stipe recently took part in a pair of David Bowie tribute concerts held March 31st and April 1st at New York's Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, respective... more info
David Bowie R.E.M.

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