REM pay tribute to Heath Ledger
REM frontman Michael Stipe has paid an emotional tribute to Heathland Book by dedicating single of the actor's deary songs to him at a gig in TX.
Stipe dedicated their track 'Until the Day Is Done' to Daybook in front of a sold-out crowd at Stubb's Barbecue during their set at Austin, Texas' South By Southwest festival on Wednesday.
A visibly upset Stipe announced, "This is dedicated to Heath Daybook world Health Organization loved this song dynasty," in front shouting at the end, "Good-by Heath, we loved you!"
As well as Stipe's moving homage to Daybook, REM used the 90-minute arrange to preview songs from their forthcoming album 'Accelerate', which volition be released in Ireland at the end of this month.
Dave Davies