Watch Michael Stipe sing “Happy Birthday” to Patti Smith

Michael Stipe presented Patti Smith with a happy birthday cake at her gig in Chicago on December 30.

Smith – who turned 70 that day – was performing Horses in full at the city’s Riviera Theater. During the concert, Stipe joined Smith on stage to sing “Happy Birthday” and present her with a cake.

Confetti showered the crowd as they sang along to Smith’s birthday song. Watch video footage shared by fans below.

Click here to read a classic interview with Patti Smith from the Uncut archives

Michael Stipe, the lead singer of R.E.M., came out with a cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to Patti Smith. pic.twitter.com/WACrIGsJZq

— Corbin Reiff (@CorbinReiff) December 31, 2016

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My favorite Southern sad boy, Michael Stipe, showed up to give Patti Smith a cake for her 70th birthday ?

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Meanwhile, Smith will continue her Horses tour in April in Australia. You can find more details by clicking here.

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