When We're No Longer Weird
Written by Hayden M. Lindsey Performed by Jeff Plankenhorn Slideshow by Christina Fajardo A couple of months ago, in the grips of grief and fear, I wrote this song as a love letter to the city that has become my home. It’s a desperate plea that we find a way to keep our soul as we struggle through this pandemic together. Last week, my bud Jeff Plankenhorn was kind enough to record a demo for me in his home studio. This was like rock and roll fantasy camp for a guy like me. I think it came out superbly. My new friend Christina Fajardo put together this amazing, heart-wrenching slideshow as a reminder of the people and spaces we’ve already said goodbye to. I feel so lucky to have such talented friends to help me bring my music to life. I hope I still have a place to play it when this is over! I’d be honored if you’d have a listen. Stay weird, ❤️Hayden
About R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. R.E.M. was noted for Buck's arpeggiated "jangle" guitar playing; Stipe's distinctive vocal style, unique stage presence, and cryptic lyrics; Mills's countermelodic bass lines and backing vocals; and Berry's tight, economical drumming. In the early 1990s, other alternative rock acts suc...
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