“What would it take to get you guys back together one more time?” That was the question Anthony Mason of CBS asked the original members of R.E.M. on Thursday morning’s show.
Bassist Matt Mills replied, “A comet!” Everyone laughed. “Superglue,” said drummer Bill Berry. “It would never be as good,” said guitarist Peter Buck, everyone nodding. In other words, no chance. And yet, they did just that, with the band taking to the stage that same evening at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel for a surprise acoustic performance.
