Watch Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt Showcase ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Kimmel’
Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt performed their new song 'I Played the Fool' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' The song serves as the main title theme for the HBO series 'Rooster,' starring Steve Carell. This collaboration marks Stipe's first new music in three years, showcasing his iconic voice alongside Watt's guitar work.
- ▪Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt performed 'I Played the Fool' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
- ▪The song is the main title theme for the HBO series 'Rooster,' which stars Steve Carell.
- ▪This collaboration marks Stipe's first new music in three years.
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