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Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Debut "Rooster Theme" on Kimmel

Michael Stipe performed the "Rooster Theme" live for the first time alongside Andrew Watt on Jimmy Kimmel Live, marking a continued return to public performances for the R.E.M. singer.

·Jun 3, 2026·via Stereogum
Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Debut "Rooster Theme" on Kimmel

Michael Stipe is getting more and more comfortable doing stuff in public again, and that's good news for us. Earlier this year, Stipe returned for his second Simpsons guest voice role and sang R.E.M. songs with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's all-star tribute band. In April, Stipe debuted a new song on a late-period Colbert episode. On Tuesday night, Stipe was back on late-night TV, singing his Rooster theme song on Kimmel .

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