Did you know Homer Simpson tricked R.E.M. into playing at his bar?
In the classic Homer the Moe episode, Homer opens a bar in his garage and convinces R.E.M. to perform by claiming it’s a benefit concert to save the rainforest.
The band agrees… until they discover there was never a charity event in the first place.
It’s one of the funniest celebrity cameos in Simpsons history and another unforgettable music moment from Springfield.
Springfield Soundtrack explores the artists, bands, and unforgettable music moments that made The Simpsons part of music history.
Which musician had your favorite Simpsons cameo?
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