U2

[bjaiken]

Yeah, and because it's an outdoor tour, it most likely will be in worse weather later in the year. But what can you do?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:shrug:

I'll be seriously pissed if they cancel the first couple months of dates. :uhoh:

[Black Rose]

Me too :(

[bjaiken]

I wonder when a decision will be made. 1st date of the tour is now only 2 weeks away.

[MrMagpie]

I think they're making a tour announcement tomorrow according to my friend Aaron.

[bjaiken]

That's good to hear. Me and about 6 other people from work have tickets to the Anaheim show. We can deal with it either way, but we need to plan.

It's amazing how many people have a stake in one man's back - fans, crew, arena workers, etc. Also, it's crazy how much money is riding on the health of bono's back. If my back gets hurt, no one really gives a shit, and it doesn't really cost anyone money.

[howyousawtheworld]

Rumours that Dizzee Rascasl is being lined up to replace U2 if Bono doesn't recover in time..... please Bono get that back working again. Heck I'd rather see you in a wheelchair performing at Glastonbury - just anything to stop that talentless **** from getting the headline spot.

[bjaiken]

They better get to releasing some type of news ASAP. As far as I can tell, no one even knows the exact nature of the injury other than its his back. What the hell does that mean? Some people in the U2 camp better start talking.

[deaths_friend]

JUST CONFIRMED ON GLASTONBURY'S TWITTER PAGE.

U2 HAVE CANCELLED THEIR APPEARANCE AT GLASTONBURY 2010.

[Tnspieler1012]

*gong*

[deaths_friend]

Speaking at the LMU University Hospital in Munich, Paul McGuinness has confirmed the postponement of 16 shows on the U2360° Tour from Salt Lake City on June 3rd, through to New Jersey's Meadowlands Stadium on July 19th. Tour Promoters Live Nation are now rescheduling those dates.

[Denise]

Ouch, i'm really sorry for everyone who was planning to go see them in their US leg, I know what it means to get your show postponed (I'm a "victim" of Coldplay's Tampa cancellation, just few hours before boarding the plane to Tampa, and at the other side of the world from home), hope everyone will make the rescheduled shows.

They added this news as well on u2.com
"Tour promoters Live Nation have confirmed that the 16 U2360° shows from Salt Lake City on June 3rd, through to New Jersey's Meadowlands Stadium on July 19th, will be rescheduled for 2011.
U2 tour producer/promoter Arthur Fogel, CEO of Live Nation Global Touring, said, 'Although we understand the disappointment to U2 fans, first and foremost comes the recovery of Bono.'
Additional details on rescheduled dates will follow shortly and fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets. We'll have all the information on U2.com as soon as it's confirmed."

So this means right now Turin is the first show...hopefully, haven't booked the hotel yet, guess I will wait a little bit more :\

[Corkus]

Damn...cancellation of the first few dates wasn't surprising, but everything NA plus Glasto? I really hope that means an effective recovery for Bono, at any rate. A delay until 2011 unfortunately makes sense thanks to sports schedules at each of the venues, meaning that I'll have had my tickets for well over a year by that point. :laugh3:

I'm over my disappointment now, but I'm sure my parents will be pretty upset, seeing as how they scheduled their three-week vacation around this (since I was to go to the concert with my family). :cry:

Guess I should find a new concert to go to in the meantime...

[howyousawtheworld]

Gutted. The only thing that will salvage this is if Coldplay get headline and I'm not even sure if I or any other Coldplay fan really need that that as it'd be better for them to appear next year what with a new album.

[Black Rose]

I just hope that they add on some extra UK dates when they next come to Europe

[howyousawtheworld]

I just hope that they add on some extra UK dates when they next come to Europe

Believe me Dargarius after missing their last UK dates I am desperate for that to happen!

[coldplay.obsessed]

As much as heartbroken I am about Toronto being postponed (seriously I was about to cry), I feel really bad for Bono. I'd much rather have him healthy when they're here. So yeah... get well soon Bono! Plus I think I actually found a brightside to this: I'll have my full drivers license by then so I could drive to the venue and line up whenever I want to even if it's like 2 nights before :dozey: Because this time I around I asked my mom for a ride before 8 am and she just laughed at me.




/ okay in reality I'm still depressed :bigcry:

[Black Rose]

Do you think Bono got hurt as he got to close to the edge?

[w1ll1am7]

:(

this upsets me.
I've been off the wall to see them July 3rd and now it is postponed. :'(

[nancyk58]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10154682.stm

Page last updated at 13:36 GMT, Tuesday, 25 May 2010 14:36 UK

U2 CANCEL GLASTONBURY AND US TOUR AFTER BONO's INJURY

U2 have pulled out of the Glastonbury Festival and postponed their US tour after Bono had emergency surgery to save him from possible paralysis.

The singer, 50, had a back operation on Friday after suffering an injury while training in preparation for the tour.

Neurosurgeon Joerg Tonn said: "The surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis."

Bono, who must recuperate for the next two months, said he was "heartbroken".

They were due to headline Glastonbury on 25 June, in the middle of their 16-date North American tour, which was booked for June and July.

Prof Tonn told the Reuters news agency Bono had been "in severe pain with partial paralysis of the lower leg".

The frontman is "now much better with complete recovery of his motor-deficit", he continued.

"His prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result he must now enter a period of rehabilitation."

Dr Muller Wohlfahrt, who also treated the star in Munich, Germany, explained: "Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve.

"On review of his MRI scan, I realised there was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc, and that conservative treatment would not suffice.

"We are treating Bono as we would treat any of our athletes and, while the surgery has gone very well, the coming weeks are crucial for a return to full health."

His rehabilitation will begin in the next few days, with the intensity increasing over the next eight weeks.

The band's manager Paul McGuinness said the group were "devastated" at postponing the concerts.

"For a performer who lives to be on stage, this is more than a blow," he said.
"His concerns about more than a million ticket buyers whose plans have been turned upside down, we all share, but the most important thing right now is that Bono makes a full recovery."

Glastonbury had been attempting to book U2 for many years and their appearance was expected to be a highlight of the event's 40th anniversary.
The band said they had written a new song for the occasion.

"I'm heartbroken," he said. "We really wanted to be there to do something really special."

Bono phoned festival organiser Michael Eavis on Tuesday morning to break the news.

Mr Eavis said: "It was obvious from our telephone conversation that U2 are hugely disappointed. Clearly they were looking forward to playing the Pyramid Stage as much as we were looking forward to watching them."

'Best wishes'

He declined to comment on a possible replacement. "Instead, we would simply like to send Bono our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery," Mr Eavis added.

Dizzee Rascal, who is below U2 on the Pyramid Stage bill on Friday 25 June, could now take the headline slot. Festival favourites Coldplay have also been mentioned as possible replacements.

The festival has had to cope with headliners pulling out in the past.
In 1995, The Stone Roses cancelled when guitarist John Squire broke his collarbone in a cycling accident. Pulp were brought in as last-minute replacements.

In 2005, Kylie Minogue withdrew following her diagnosis with breast cancer. Basement Jaxx were promoted to fill in.

U2's North American dates will be rescheduled.

Their 360 Degree tour earned the band about $109m (£75.3m) in 2009, making it the most profitable tour of the year, according to Billboard magazine.
-----------------

I WISH BONO A FULL AND SPEEDY RECOVERY! :fingers crossed:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Sorry to everyone who wanted to see them at GB! :hug:


I can't believe we have to wait until 2011 now for the US tour! 2011!!! That's SO far away! :bigcry:


I do care about Bono getting better but, I'd watch him perform in a hospital bed if it meant I could see him July 12th.


:disappointed:

[iduran20]

:hug: To everyone who is feeling down about the postponement of the North American tour. This totally sucks, but Bono's health is what's most important. Plus we'll get brand new songs introduced to us in 2011, and they'll be back with new energy and perform great shows like they always do. :D And we have something to look forward to next year. ;)

[w1ll1am7]

this gives them more reason to put out a CD, or EP or something that they've been working on! :)

[MrMagpie]

^I agree. I'm guessing that they'll release Songs of Ascent, especially where Bono feels like he has let everybody down.

[deaths_friend]

*gets-into-aus-never-gets-any-good-tours mood*

at least you guys know when U2 will be coming back. down here we have no idea IF OR WHEN they will bring 360 to aus. but i do feel for the almost million people who have been affected by this. lets not forget the 100s of people who work on the tour.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

But you know, I am kind've pumped at the fact that I might, probably will get to see Coldplay and U2, the two best bands EVER in the same year. :cheesy:


Something to keep my hopes up. :P

[MrMagpie]

*gets-into-aus-never-gets-any-good-tours mood*

at least you guys know when U2 will be coming back. down here we have no idea IF OR WHEN they will bring 360 to aus. but i do feel for the almost million people who have been affected by this. lets not forget the 100s of people who work on the tour.

Rumors are the 360 tour will be in NZ and Australia in February 2011.

[chicks.dig.coldplay]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT from THE CHURCH OF CHRIS MARTIN:

"We decry the fact that Coldplay has not taken the opportunity to return the favor U2 had shown them last summer when the Irish group lent Coldplay the 360 Tour Jet when C/P's own wheels conked out on them in Scandinavia.

Glasto's organzier got everyone in a tizzy when he proclaimed that "an English band" would be signed to pick up U2's slack on the Pyramid Stage. Everyone just-hopefully-assumed it would be our Marvelous 4! Not so!

I am of the understanding that C/P has already committed to Glasto 2011 and will be needing to promote their new "striped-down music that may suck," which will be out then, but this Glasto teasing has left The Church of Chris Martin heart-broken and annoyed.

I hereby pronounce a WRIT of DISPLEASURE with Coldplay's decision to pass on Glasto this year! They have sent our hearts souring on numerous occasions and one can only dream and hope that they would SAVE THE DAY at Glasto! The Church of Chris Martin would like to add that any appearance by Coldplay ANYWHERE is a divine thing and to thank C/P for the joy and solace they bring to a sinful world!" Greetings to our coldplaying.com brethren in Chris! Amen.

[Black Rose]

Rumors are the 360 tour will be in NZ and Australia in February 2011.

Would make sense touring those places in their summer months, the claw is really an outside show

[bjaiken]

Well, I guess I only have the DVD to look forward to in the immediate future. My show was supposed to be next weekend.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:hug:

The whole situation seriously sucks.

[Braddock]

YouTube- Egde U2 - without the effects

[bjaiken]

YouTube- Egde U2 - without the effects (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOhWSGbhxAo&feature=related)

What's your point? Are you saying the Edge is not a good guitarist?

[PolarMonkey]

What's your point? Are you saying the Edge is not a good guitarist?

i loved his facial expression there when i first saw that bit on 'It Might Get Loud'...still do! haha

not sure what Braddock's point is by posting that, but i happened to have watched that movie recently. if you haven't seen it, that's from the bit/"chapter" where he, Jimmy Page & Jack White were discussiong their signature techniques. for The Edge's case, i felt that particular scene showed why he uses effects pedal on the U2 albums very well. i definitely would have the same expression as him playing that Elevation riff sounding the way it did without effects. :dozey:

[bjaiken]

^ He's created the musical backdrop for the biggest band over the last 25 years. Not only that, but his guitar playing is recognized instantly as being uniquely his own. I don't care if he's a virtuoso or not.

[PolarMonkey]

indeed! his sound is definitely distinctly his, especially what he does with the delay effect, & imo that movie did a good job of telling the story of how he came to develop the sound of U2.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

The Edge makes up about 60% of why U2 is U2, in my opinion.

[MrMagpie]

Went to a U2 DVD pre-screening party tonight.
One of 21 hosted in North America. It was at my friend's house. Ended up winning a copy of the DVD before it comes out!
Look for my pic or my face in a video on U2.com soon.

[bjaiken]

Went to a U2 DVD pre-screening party tonight.
One of 21 hosted in North America. It was at my friend's house. Ended up winning a copy of the DVD before it comes out!
Look for my pic or my face in a video on U2.com soon.

Awesome. Have you watched it yet? I think it comes out tomorrow. I am going to pick it up on my way home from work.

[MrMagpie]

Yeah, we watched it a few hours ago. Pretty awesome. Although I think that U2 DVDs will forever be spoiled by all the camera flashes!
Also not too hard to see how Bono has been wearing out his back :P

Some cheesey animation stuff in it, I don't know, its sort of cool but sort of not.

[bjaiken]

Are you talking about how he swings from the circle mic, or his gyrations in general?

I hope it's good. I was at the Rose Bowl show but had miserable seats. This will be like watching it for the first time.

[MrMagpie]

Well mostly the circle mic, but just his energy in general.

[bjaiken]

^ haha...I love Bono. Easily my favorite frontman of all time. Is the view the same as the YouTube video? Sorry to bug. I should just wait until tomorrow.

I just hope it has a good recording of Ultraviolet. It's a top 3 U2 song for me, and the circle mic and lighting just fit that song.

[the_gloaming09]

Ultraviolet is a great song! It's one of my favorite U2 songs and one of the concert highlights when i saw them in october.

Also Moment of Surrender was great too.


I still wish they played Stay

[MrMagpie]

^ haha...I love Bono. Easily my favorite frontman of all time. Is the view the same as the YouTube video? Sorry to bug. I should just wait until tomorrow.

I just hope it has a good recording of Ultraviolet. It's a top 3 U2 song for me, and the circle mic and lighting just fit that song.

The view uses some of the same shots I'm sure (I'd have to watch them side by side to compare). But definitely alot of new shots not from youtube. You'll really love the Ultraviolet light video. Some cool stuff.
And I mean just the colours are so crisp in the DVD.
And the audio is good too, not that echoing type of sound we heard on the youtube broadcast.

[bjaiken]

The view uses some of the same shots I'm sure (I'd have to watch them side by side to compare). But definitely alot of new shots not from youtube. You'll really love the Ultraviolet light video. Some cool stuff.
And I mean just the colours are so crisp in the DVD.
And the audio is good too, not that echoing type of sound we heard on the youtube broadcast.

Nice, can't wait. Thanks for the info.

[bjaiken]

Got the DVD today. I went with the 2 disc set. I will watch it later tonight.

[MrMagpie]

Unfortunately I only won the 1 disc version. But hey, not complaining. And traditionally I don't really watch the second disk more than once.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

My DVD came in! I'll be watching it very, very late tonight. I have a hockey game to go to, then I'll watch after that. :uhoh::P

[Tnspieler1012]

I've noticed that the blackhawks arena plays 'streets' near the ten minute mark in the 3rd period, while I think philly plays elevation early on.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^They do, that's pretty awesome. :D

[iduran20]

*sigh* Tomorrow I should have been going to the concert. I guess I'll just watch the Rose Bowl dvd instead cause I haven't seen it yet. :P Well I was there live. :lol:

[bjaiken]

Me too. And I was supposed to go Monday.

[MrMagpie]

The DVD is like salt in the wound.

[Dfit00]

Bono was spotted out of his house in Southern France with Paul McGuinness a few days ago.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs263.snc3/27833_393828788546_93772088546_4310005_5060271_n.j pg

http://www.atu2.com/news/bono-spotted-in-france.html

[Dfit00]

Bono looks in good shape for a recovery track of 2 weeks so far.

And Paul McGuinness must lose some weight, he looks like dying pig.

[FixYougirl]

I knew he was in Beaulieu to rest up after his surgery. He should be OK for his Paris gig in September. I've heard he needs to rest up several weeks.

[Italian Plastic]

I was looking forward to seeing how the handled Glastonbury :blank:

[deaths_friend]

^^

so was i. it would've been quite the sight. but stevie wonder is gonna rock just as hard!

[nancyk58]

Thanks for posting the picture of BONO - nice to see that he has made some progress. :)

I followed the link posted here: "The fan who posted the photo said that Bono "could not get out of the car" to have his photo taken and "gave the impression of being in some pain," but happily agreed to the photos, anyway".

So BONO has made some progress, but according to "the fan mentioned" there is still some way to go before BONO can perform in the well-known BONO style.

I'll cross fingers for his full and speedy recovery, so he will soon be fit for performing at U2 concerts.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

D'aww, good to see Bono. :heart:

[Corkus]

At least Bono's in good spirits. Doesn't cleanse the painful fact that I was supposed to see them in concert tonight, but at least he seems optimistic for the future. :)

[iduran20]

So I watched the Dvd yesterday, is it me or did they switch the order of the songs in which they appeared? I don't quite remember them starting with Get On Your Boots. Hmm...the beginning seems different to me. :thinking::confused:

[tjames921]

So I watched the Dvd yesterday, is it me or did they switch the order of the songs in which they appeared? I don't quite remember them starting with Get On Your Boots. Hmm...the beginning seems different to me. :thinking::confused:

You're right, Breathe was the first song of this concert. U2 have a habit of not putting the full setlist on their DVD's. Usually the song or two that's omitted is on the bonus disc or an easter egg somewhere on the concert disc.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Yeah, I noticed that about the DVD. I personally think Breathe is a better intro.


:shrug:

[iduran20]

I knew I wasn't imagining things. :P I just bought the one disc dvd so I guess I'll miss out on the rest.

[MrMagpie]

dumb cash grab.

[Dfit00]

I knew I wasn't imagining things. :P I just bought the one disc dvd so I guess I'll miss out on the rest.
You can always sell it and buy the 2-DVD version of it, which includes Breathe and some other bonus material.

[iduran20]

I'm not going to sell it cause my sister wants to keep that one too, so we're just going to buy the 2-DVD when we find it at a store because all we could find was the one disc version. Maybe we'll buy it online.

[Tnspieler1012]

really not sure what to think of the u2 live/african choir mixes they keep playing during world cup preview shows on espn. so far only the adjectives bizarre and random have come to mind.

YouTube- U2 South Africa World Cup 2010 Song

YouTube- U2 and The Soweto Gospel Choir - Magnificent

[MrMagpie]

Interesting. Get On Your Boots was listenable.
Magnificent. Not so much. Couldn't they have figured out a better way of doing that?

[Tnspieler1012]

I think the person who posted the magnificent video might've screwed it up, as it speeds up at random intervals.

[coldplay.obsessed]

Favourite part of the DVD:

Bono: "Space travel turns me oooooooooon"

Edge: *turns around gives Larry a "Did you see wtf he just did there" look

Larry: *Looks down and laughs/smiles to himself"



Watching it makes me sad though, it came out exactly a month before my concert date. :(

[coldplay_is_louve.]

They played one of those African choir mixes not too long ago that was "Where the Streets Have No Name". It was brilliant.

[Technicolor Liver]

Hello! :)
So I'm supposed to be seeing U2 in about 2 weeks, but as you might know, Bono got back surgery. :dozey:
So I was wondering if anyone knows if the whole tour will be cancelled, or just knows what's happening? :confused:

[tjames921]

They just postponed the North American leg of the tour. They are suppose to announce the make up dates for summer 2011 at some point. Keep your tickets and wait for the rescheduled dates. I'm sure if you can't make the new date you'll be able to get a refund from ticketmaster. I'm in the same situation as you, as I was suppose to see them in NYC/NJ. However, the European leg of the tour is still on as scheduled.

[Technicolor Liver]

I know but I don't want a refund, I want to see U2!!!!!!!!!!:evil:

[Dfit00]

I know but I don't want a refund, I want to see U2!!!!!!!!!!:evil:
Calm down my friend. They'll be back in March-April next year completely rejuvenated, fresh, all along with new material and a superb level of hardcoreness for their fans.

[Technicolor Liver]

Cool! That's what I needed! :D

[Black Rose]

Keep your tickets because Ticketmaster are f*ckers whom won't refund any of their various fees

[Dfit00]

More pictures came in from an Italian website. Bono can now walk at least.

http://static.blogo.it/gossipblog/bono-sta-bene-e-cammina/bono_002_wenn5494486466x700.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/gossipblog/bono-sta-bene-e-cammina/bono_004_wenn5494488466x700.jpg

http://static.blogo.it/gossipblog/bono-sta-bene-e-cammina/bono_005_wenn5494489466x700.jpg

http://www.gossipblog.it/post/15584/bono-sta-bene-e-cammina

He's so out of shape that it's not even funny. I miss the old the days of the Vertigo Era - 2005 - when he was adequately fit.

[Black Rose]

Why is every time I see the live at the Rose Bowl DVD, I keep thinking of this place:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Rose_Bowl_hants.jpg

[bjaiken]

^ Because it's shaped more like a bowl??? I don't know. Where/what is that?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Bono's looking good! :cheesy: Now reschedule the US tour! :whip:

[Black Rose]

^ Because it's shaped more like a bowl??? I don't know. Where/what is that?

The Rose Bowl it be

[bjaiken]

Interesting. I've been there a good 4 or 5 times, and I didn't recognize it from the aerial shot. Even as I look at it now, it doesn't remind me of the Rose Bowl. I guess it's because I've never been there without 100,000 people. I don't know.

Edit: Also, they must add a bunch of extra seats for football matches. Never seen it that grassy.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Never realized how huge it is. :stunned:

[Dfit00]

That's not the Rose Bowl, this is the actual one:

http://www.lacsd.org/images/Departments/Education/RoseBowl.jpg

You made two people fall in the trap huh? :D

[bjaiken]

^ Thanks. Yeah, that's what I remember. So what's the other one?

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:lol:, okay, that looks better.

[Dfit00]

Dargarius was just messing with you two.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:lol:!

[nancyk58]

My latest news in relation to BONO is a little paragraph / note that

BONO praises the British government's report on the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland on 30 January 1972 when British parachute troops (paratroops) killed 13 (unarmed) civilians.

"An 11-minute-long speech does not remove 38 years of pain. It is impossible, but Cameron's words changed the situation, and David Cameron nows appears as a leader. He changed from being a Prime Minister to being a statesman."

[howyousawtheworld]

Moment of Glastonbury 2010! THE EDGE appearing on stage with Muse doing Where The Streets Have No Name! Muse just stole the whole festival with that move!

[Italian Plastic]

That's like my two least favourite things. The Edge and Muse

[bjaiken]

That's like my two least favourite things. The Edge and Muse

Blasphemy! Actually, I'm so-so on Muse, but it's the freakin' Edge.

[Italian Plastic]

He's too rock star-y!

[bjaiken]

You think? I think that might be a valid criticism of Bono, but Edge always seems low profile to me.

[Italian Plastic]

He's had a lower profile than Bono. But I still see all of U2 as rockstars

[Tnspieler1012]

first time I've heard the edge being seriously dissed.

[bjaiken]

He's had a lower profile than Bono. But I still see all of U2 as rockstars

:thinking: But aren't they rock stars? I mean, they are in arguably the biggest band in the world.

[Italian Plastic]

They're not the biggest band in the world! If they were, their singles would be number 1 ALL THE TIME...which they're not. Most of the younger population have no idea who they are.

[Dfit00]

That's like my two least favourite things. The Edge and Muse
Things?

They're not the biggest band in the world! If they were, their singles would be number 1 ALL THE TIME...which they're not. Most of the younger population have no idea who they are.
The music industry has changed to the point where a 15 year old called Justin Bieber that doesn't know what love is, sings about love and earns millions. ;)

[i'maveryneatMonster.']

They're not the biggest band in the world! If they were, their singles would be number 1 ALL THE TIME...which they're not. Most of the younger population have no idea who they are.

I beg to differ there.
Forget about the damn charts or how many people know U2. It's subjective. Many bands are considered the biggest, but doesn't mean those are the biggest.

[bjaiken]

They're not the biggest band in the world! If they were, their singles would be number 1 ALL THE TIME...which they're not. Most of the younger population have no idea who they are.

What band that's still together is bigger than U2? Maybe the Stones, Pearl Jam, or Radiohead. That's all I can think of.

[Italian Plastic]

The music industry has changed to the point where a 15 year old called Justin Bieber that doesn't know what love is, sings about love and earns millions. ;)
Exactly.

[Dfit00]

What band that's still together is bigger than U2? Maybe the Stones, Pearl Jam, or Radiohead. That's all I can think of.
The Rolling Stones.

[MrMagpie]

The Rolling Stones.

The Stones.

[Italian Plastic]

The Stones rock

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[i'maveryneatMonster.']

The Stones rock

hahahahah
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Eh?

[bjaiken]

Yeah, I'd say the Stones are bigger than U2. However, up until U2's last record, they were making albums that were still relevant. I hope U2 has a couple of good albums left in them. I like NLOTH, but I know a lot of people didn't.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I still can't believe we have to wait until next year. :bigcry:

[w1ll1am7]

you never know!

I hope this summer they put something out. Soon came out, more songs of ascent?

[bjaiken]

I don't think we will see anything out of U2 for awhile. Bono looks frail and puffy like a blowfish in the most recent pictures I've seen. It will be some time before he's back in game shape, IMO.

[Tnspieler1012]

http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/00f890bf-2930-4340-92b8-f1c0743fbfcf.jpg

[ViVA Child]

^Robin Williams told that one

[bjaiken]

^ That's funny. I love the B-Man anyhow.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I don't think we will see anything out of U2 for awhile. Bono looks frail and puffy like a blowfish in the most recent pictures I've seen. It will be some time before he's back in game shape, IMO.


He doesn't look good, I agree. But at least he's walking and all.


:uhoh:


I hope he's making a healthy recovery.

[MrMagpie]

^Robin Williams told that one

The two of them look the same!

[ViVA Child]

YouTube- Robin Williams- Bono clapping...

[w1ll1am7]

ahahaha - I laughed so hard

[Tnspieler1012]

The two of them look the same!
this!

[FixYougirl]

He doesn't look good, I agree. But at least he's walking and all.


:uhoh:


I hope he's making a healthy recovery.

I'll attend his concert in Paris in September. I've got tickets.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Still nothing about new dates. :bigcry:

[lovers.in.nj]

^:bigcry: I really want to see them too!

[coldplay_is_louve.]

It's been forever! :bigcry: They should just put out new dates or cancel them. Just put us who already have tickets out of our misery. :disappointed:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

My concert would've been tonight. :sad:

[w1ll1am7]

My concert was last saturday - i stayed home and made my own U2 concert with iTunes and my mirror

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:lol:!

Listening to them is just seriously bumming me out right now. :disappointed:

[w1ll1am7]

I had my one night, now I can't go back - it'll get me too sad.

the new Interpol song is keeping my hopes up!

[Corkus]

Good news: Rescheduled dates announced! :D
Bad news: They're a looooooong way off! :dozey:

http://www.atu2.com/news/tour-dates-rescheduled.html

U2 have rescheduled the dates for the North American leg of their 360 tour for Spring/Summer 2011 with all tickets valid for the new performance dates. The North American leg will kick off on May 21 next year at Invesco Field in Denver and end on July 23, 2011, in Minneapolis, music concert company Live Nation Entertainment said.

Here are the rescheduled dates:

May 21: Denver, Col. (Invesco Field, formerly June 12/10)

May 24: Salt Lake City, Utah (Rice Eccles Stadium, formerly June 3/10)

June 1: Edmonton, Alberta (Commonwealth Stadium, formerly June 23/10)

June 4: Seattle, Wash. (Qwest Field, formerly June 20/10)

June 7: Oakland, Calif. (McAfee Coliseum, formerly June 16/10)

June 17: Anaheim, Calif. (Angels Stadium, formerly June 6/10)

June 18: Anaheim, Calif. (Angels Stadium, formerly June 7/10)

June 26: East Lansing, Mich. (Spartan Stadium at MSU, formerly June 30/10)

June 29: Miami, Fla. (Sun Life Stadium, formerly July 9/10) *previously Dolphin Stadium

July 5: Chicago, Ill. (Soldier Field, formerly July 6/10)

July 8: Montreal, Quebec (Hippodrome, formerly July 16/10)

July 9: Montreal, Quebec (Hippodrome, formerly July 17/10)

July 11: Toronto, Ontario (Rogers Centre, formerly July 3/10)

July 14: Philadelphia, Pa. (Lincoln Financial Field, formerly July 12/10)

July 20: East Rutherford, N.J. (New Meadowlands Stadium, formerly July 19/10)

July 23: Minneapolis, Minn. (TCF Bank Stadium, formerly June 27/10)

I'll have had my tickets for 20 months by then.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Wow. 366 days. At least there's a date!

EDIT: And Interpol's not up as the opener for us anymore. As you can tell by my avi and sig, I'd have a heart attack if it was Snow Patrol. :wacky::P

[Technicolor Liver]

Yeah June 7th! :dance:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

One year exactly until I see U2. :cheesy::wreck:

[bjaiken]

Haha....I love this video, and I love U2. They are good people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgagugizHmk&feature=player_embedded#!

[MrMagpie]

Show would have been tomorrow.
But to be honest Arcade Fire more than erased my bitter feelings.

[Koala]

Why has that happened??

[MrMagpie]

^Yeah, I went to Arcade Fire this week instead of U2.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

D'awww, that video almost makes it all worth it. Hell, maybe it does. Thanks, U2! :P

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Bump!

[busybeeburns]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01056/u2-280_1056557a.jpg

U2's £85m makes them world's biggest earning band of 2010

U2 have been named the highest-earning music act of 2010 by Forbes magazine. The band earned £84.9m in the last 12 months to take the title.

Heavy metal rockers AC/DC were second with earnings of £74.5m – the band’s Black Ice tour was the highest grossing tour in the world in the first six months of 2010. Beyonce was the highest paid female, though Forbes reports that more than half the Halo singer’s £56.8m earnings came from endorsement deals with companies such as L’Oreal and Nintendo. Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z ranked sixth with earnings of just over £41m.

Others in the Forbes’ Top Earning Musicians of 2010 list included Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears and Madonna. Lady GaGa made her first appearance on the annual list, raking in over £40.5m for her 106-date Fame Ball and Monster Ball world tours, but on the whole the list was crammed with established artists who have been around for well over a decade.

The only Brits in the top 10 were Coldplay, at joint 10th place with Black Eyed Peas – both bands earned £31.3 million in the last year.

In other U2 news, the band have confirmed they will reschedule tour dates they cancelled when Bono hurt his back earlier this year, and are keen to have another crack at Glastonbury. "I'm going to be fighting fit next summer in the US (and) looking forward to this summer in Europe,” the frontman said.

“I'm ready, rebuilt by German engineering,” he told E Online. “Better design, I'm told. I'm very well. I can sit. I can stand. I can move around a bit. Feeling strong, feeling confident, know what I'm saying?"

Forbes’ Top Earning Musicians of 2010:

1. U2 - £84.9m
2. AC/DC - £74.5m
3. Beyonce - £56.8m
4. Bruce Springsteen - £45.7m
5. Britney Spears - £41.8m
6. Jay-Z - £41.1m
7. Lady GaGa - £40.5m
8. Madonna - £37.9m
9. Kenny Chesney - £32.6m
= 10. Black Eyed Peas - £31.3m
= 10. Coldplay - £31.3m
=10. Toby Keith - £31.3m

http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/u2/news/230871-u2-is-world-s-richest-band (& various)

[coldplay_is_louve.]

:D, why am I not surprised.

[eff-exx]

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

[Cyan Kat]

Still 31.3 ain't bad
:thinking: Ooooh If I had all that money.

[bjaiken]

Last year wasn't a big touring year for a lot of rock acts. I didn't see many shows for that reason.

Edit: On second thought, I guess it wasn't that bad.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^^But it wasn't as busy as usual. :tongue:

[bjaiken]

Yeah, I was just going from memory. Usually I see a show or two per month, but I think I only went to 6 or 7 shows last year in total.

[bjaiken]

I've decided I'm turning in my extra tickets and getting my money back. I will hold on to my "cheap seats" for a worse case scenario. I will try to get better tickets when they go on sale again.

[Denise]

Bump

They're setting up the claw in Turin and the band should arrive tomorrow to start rehearing, it seems someone also found out where they're gonna stay :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs201.snc4/38372_1445832678652_1618215031_1049820_7343713_n.j pg

All the pictures here (http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=153784587529&view=all)

- 12 days till I see them standing right on that field :bomb:

[Black Rose]

I've heard that the football had to be shifted to another venue.

[Denise]

I think I've read it in the u2 italian forum, it must be some Juventus match, but it was already planned that they were playing somewhere else where they can also attract more people. The stadium is property of the Municipality so they decided what to do with it and I guess it's pretty clear that U2 is bringing them a lot more money :lol:

[Black Rose]

And it's only a qualifier for the Europa League against the 9 times world champions Shamrock Rovers :P

[bjaiken]

I wonder how the B-Man will do. In other words, I wonder if he will be fragile or will be his normal bouncy self.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^^I'm guessing he'll be extra excited and bouncy, even if he's in pain. I'm sure right now he's dying to get out there. :D

[bjaiken]

^^I'm guessing he'll be extra excited and bouncy, even if he's in pain. I'm sure right now he's dying to get out there. :D

I know, I just don't want him to do further damage.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Yeah, me neither. I think he'll be okay, though. :shrug:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I hope we find out who our new opening acts are soon. :wacko:

[FixYougirl]

I'll see them on 18th of September in Paris. :escaping2:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Lucky! :D

[nancyk58]

Today I received an e-mail from the head of the organization ONE who looks for Danish volunteers in connection with U2's concerts in Horsens on 15 and 16 August 2010.

The theme (mentioned in this ONE e-mail) is "Make Poverty History" which was also the great theme around the global concerts in July, 2005. It was around the G7 summit and the EU summit, and Tony Blair was charing both summits. The politicians made a lot of pledges, but they have not lived up to what they promised. And I guess that the ONE campaign is to persuade people to put pressure on the politicians to live up to their promises and pledges in 2005 by signing a paper when U2 are giving concert. A worthy cause in my opinion.

[bjaiken]

I think I'm going to be going through a U2 phase for a little while. I want Bono's laser jacket.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohsdiid7VAo

[Denise]

And it's only a qualifier for the Europa League against the 9 times world champions Shamrock Rovers :P
Ok so they're gonna play in Modena on thursday and then both teams will be in Turin on friday to see the gig, in the VIP section, lucky bastards :lol:

Anyway, they keep rehearsing and they played Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me today. Here (http://www.u2place.com/newsdett.asp?idN=4643)'s the news from the italian fansite updated as the rehearsals keep going right now




:bomb:

I can't take it anymore

[nancyk58]

I have received a confirmation from the ONE organization (Weldon, campaign manager) that I am accepted as a volunteer for the ONE organization on 15 and 16 August in Horsens, Denmark. :dance::dance:

That also means that I will see U2. :dance::dance:

2009 COLDPLAY on 5/7 at Roskilde Festival and on 16 AUGUST in Herning, Denmark

2010 U2 on 15 and 16 AUGUST in Horsens, Denmark after having worked some hours for ONE

I cannot wait. :dance::dance:

[busybeeburns]

http://www.uncut.co.uk/media/images/u2280510_W.jpg

NEW U2 SONG SURFACES ONLINE - VIDEO

Footage of U2 rehearsing a new song has surfaced online.

The short film was captured by fans camping out near the gates of the Stadio Olimpico di Torino in Italy, where the group are rehearsing ahead of their first gig of 2010 on Friday (August 6).

The show will be the band's first since frontman Bono underwent back surgery, inadvertently forcing them to cancel a number of US shows as well as their headline slot at Glastonbury.

As U2Tours.com reports, Bono and co have also been heard playing a number of other songs including 'Get On Your Boots', 'Magnificent' and 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me' during soundchecks. The latter song did not appear on any of the band's setlists during the first part of the tour last year.

Watch footage of the new song below.

YouTube- U2 - NEW SONG!!!!! (from reharsals in Torino)

http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/uncut/news/14297#

[busybeeburns]

I have received a confirmation from the ONE organization (Weldon, campaign manager) that I am accepted as a volunteer for the ONE organization on 15 and 16 August in Horsens, Denmark. :dance::dance: enjoy! :D

[nancyk58]

enjoy! :D

THANK YOU, I WILL ! :sunny::vuvuzela::dance::dance:

[asL*]

Wonderfull !!! <3

[ölü kelebeng]

Great

[Denise]

Why is this topic so dead now that they started to tour again and played three new songs? :whip:

Nancy you're gonna have a really great time, I couldn't stop jumping and singing the whole concert, I can't say I'm completely happy with the setlist since they didn't play my two favourite songs from the last album, but they played Until the End of the World and Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me which was missing live since 1998, and three new songs, we got to sing happy birthday to The Edge, plus I still have the gig in Rome for a different setlist :awesome:

Bono is back in full form

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs138.ash2/40262_418854971178_627276178_5343172_3104542_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs220.snc4/39360_418855151178_627276178_5343175_3900357_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs150.ash2/40844_418855511178_627276178_5343198_5826693_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs290.snc4/40844_418855521178_627276178_5343200_1662537_n.jpg

And I was among the lucky fans who waited for them the night before the show and got to see them coming out to give us pizzas, I didn't get one because of all the police in the middle, but I shook Edge's hand, and that was enough for me to make the six hours waiting worthwhile :heart:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs133.ash2/40000_418853076178_627276178_5343102_4911434_n.jpg

[nancyk58]

THANKS Denise for the little review and the beautiful pictures. I am so relieved / glad to hear that BONO is back in full form.

I am glad that you managed to shake Edge's hand (and wish him happy birthday). One of the new songs (from a rehearsal in Italy) was posted here. It was okay at the first listening.

What about the other two songs? Were they good IYO (in your opinion)?

[Denise]

The first new song is an instrumental song called Return of the Stingray Guitar, you can hear it in this video, I really like it, it was the intro song before Beautiful Day and it put me in the right mood for the gig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q6V--xEHU0

The second is a sort of ballad, not sure about that one, I think I prefer the song for Glastonbury, it's more rock even tough I need to listen to both a few more times before getting a real idea of what I think of them.

[bjaiken]

^ It's good to see them back.

[*Sarah*]

i'm going to see them live on thursday. i decided to go rather spontaneously and i hope i won't regret it ;) i'm not really a u2 expert and it's the first time i see them... quite excited hehe.

[nancyk58]

I came home from Jutland a few hours ago after great ONE and U2 experiences.

At one point during the concert I was very close to BONO. He was walking over a movable / mobile bridge I was sitting under.

I was on stage with U2 on 15 August: We were 17 volunteers from the BONO-founded organisation ONE and 17 from AMNESTY International. Each of us volunteers were carrying a lit lantern that we put down on the stage. But even if we were on the same stage, there was quite a distance to where U2 were playing.

Both U2 concerts were great, and Bono and the boys were doing a great job, but Bono was not running as much around as I understand that he normally does.

I was active helping ONE when hearing - Monday from 17 to 17:30 - U2's sound-check.

The Danish press gave the U2 concerts between **** (4 x *) and ****** (6 x *), where 6 x * is maximum, so well done.

ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHTS for me:

Being ON STAGE on 15 August during WALK ON

ONE (I love that song for eternity - just like VIVA LA VIDA)

SARAJEVO (I love that song - it is not so often played, so nice to hear it again)

MAGNIFICENT

WITH OR WITHOUT YOU - after the concerts I heard some concert-goers singing "Ooh - ooh ooh ooh". That reminded of the Coldplay concert one year ago (16.8) when leaving Herning stadium where the concert-goers were singing the "Oohs" of VIVA LA VIDA. Nice memories.

Mysterious Ways

When coming back again and checking my e-mail, I saw there there was also one from ONE and its co-founder BONO where he thanked for the support.

I was pleased that Snow Patrol was U2's warming up band. I really like the sound of "Just Say YES".

I cannot wait to see them again!

[howyousawtheworld]

You all make me incredibly jealous that you've seen them live!

Anyhow - anyone got the latest on the possible release of Songs of Ascent?

[nancyk58]

I just heard the Danish Development Minister, Soeren Pind, on Danish television. Soeren Pind met BONO before one of the two U2 concerts in Horsens. BONO's organization ONE had asked Soeren Pind to show up in Horsens to a talk with BONO - that talk lasted around 30 minutes. In beforehand he had been somehow sceptical, but BONO had been very nice. He knew that Denmark and another country (Venezuela?) are in charge of the UN conference on the 2015 goals in September. Bono offered Denmark his help asking if there was something he could do.

[howyousawtheworld]

People people! Seeing as there is going to be a U2 week looking back at their albums and tours starting from Monday 6th September we would absolutely love contributors to write classic reviews for the albums October, War, Rattle and Hum and No Line On The Horizon. These are the only 4 albums left but we'd love your help! Notify your interest in the thread below!

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71511&page=3

[MrMagpie]

You all make me incredibly jealous that you've seen them live!

Anyhow - anyone got the latest on the possible release of Songs of Ascent?

Its all very vague. Paul is still saying it could be before years end.

[MrMagpie]

Just bought floor tix for next summer in Montreal.

[the_gloaming09]

Just bought floor tix for next summer in Montreal.

:thumbsup:

[Lore]

buying tickets one year before the gig? wow!

Some fansites say they could come here in March, I really hope they will. I loved the Vertigo Tour concert so I'd love to see them again.

[MrMagpie]

^Yeah. Well they have the tour announced so far in advance because they had to reschedule all the North American dates. I originally was going to be going to see them July 16th 2010, but that was cancelled. And my friend got a refund on our tickets, so I wasn't going to see them. And then today noticed there are floor seats available, so scooped a few of those up.

[deaths_friend]

Aus/NZ Tour confirmed

Wednesday 1st December – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Wednesday 8th December – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Monday 13th December – ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday 18th December – Subiaco Oval, Perth

Tix on sale September 2 with more dates announced as shows sell out.

[tauiwi]

Aus/NZ Tour confirmed

Wednesday 1st December – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Wednesday 8th December – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Monday 13th December – ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Saturday 18th December – Subiaco Oval, Perth

Tix on sale September 2 with more dates announced as shows sell out.

Sep 3 for tix.

And the NZ date is

Thursday25 November - Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

"excellent sight-lines tickets in all 5 cities will be available starting at $39.90 with general admission floor tickets available at $99.90. Additional reserved seat tickets also available starting at $99.90."

[Italian Plastic]

I hope they announce a Wellington show :sad: I'm not a big enough fan anymore to travel up.

[deaths_friend]

something tells me that the tickets for GA under the Claw will be a bit more the $100, i hope not but it seems probable.

[tauiwi]

I hope they announce a Wellington show :sad: I'm not a big enough fan anymore to travel up.

Can't see it happening. They'll only add extra to current cities if they sell out in less than an hour

[MrMagpie]

In NA, the floor seats are teh cheapest. My ticket was a base price of $55.

[howyousawtheworld]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9C-z-dljsY

[PolarMonkey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9C-z-dljsY

niiice....looks like they've got quite a few new songs up their sleeves! :)

[Tnspieler1012]

I like it.

[Megalomania]

U2 fans, does anyone know the month in 1987 the single Where the Streets Have No Name was released in? Wikipedia says July and I can't find the exact date on u2.com, but something's telling me it's August, not July. :bigcry:

[deaths_friend]

U2 aus tour tickets go on sale tomorrow!! im predicting 3 shows in sydney with the cheaper ticket prices.

[nancyk58]

U2 fans, does anyone know the month in 1987 the single Where the Streets Have No Name was released in? Wikipedia says July and I can't find the exact date on u2.com, but something's telling me it's August, not July. :bigcry:


I am sitting here with the leaflet inside the CD U218 cassette.

It says: "Where the streets have no name" 4:46

Released August 1987.

Recorded at Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin
Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno
Engineered by Flood
Additional engineering by Dave Meegan with Pat McCarthy
Mixed by Steve Lillywhite

1987 Island Records Ltd.
Catalogue number: CID 340
Chart position: UK: #4, US: #13
Taken from the album THE JOSHUA TREE

[deaths_friend]

i got moshpit tickets to U2 in sydney!!!!

[Grace.]

^^ Wooooo!

I forgot to buy tickets.

I FORGOT


FML.

[deaths_friend]

^^

pray to Bono for more shows!

[MrMagpie]

Looks like more shows were added yes?

[jaydesigner]

U2..great.they were in athens last night..

[Grace.]

Looks like more shows were added yes?

In Aus? Only in Perth, for some reason.

[deaths_friend]

Reposted from Aussie Thread

U2
Second Shows Added: New Zealand/Australia

U2 360° Tour announces sell out performances in Australia & New Zealand. Due to overwhelming demand in Perth - 2nd show added & sold out

2nd shows just confirmed in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney.
...
U2 360° is a hit down under with sell outs announced in both New Zealand and Australia. And now, fans who missed out will have another chance to see U2 360° with 2nd shows now confirmed in Auckland on Friday, November 26th at Mt. Smart Stadium; in Melbourne on Friday, December 3rd at Etihad Stadium; in Brisbane on Thursday, December 9th at Suncorp Stadium and in Sydney on December 14th at ANZ Stadium

As previously announced JAY-Z will perform as Very Special Guest.

Tickets for the U2 performances in Auckland will go on sale this Thursday, September 9th. Tickets for performances in Melbourne, Brisbane & Sydney will go on sale this Friday, September 10th at all usual outlets. U2.com subscribers will be able to buy tickets ahead of the public on-sale.

All information at U2.com

[howyousawtheworld]

Live debut of the discarded How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb tune Mercy.

YouTube - U2 Zurich 2010-09-12 Mercy (live debut) - u2gigs.com

Heard that it's one of possible the listed songs for their next album 'Songs of Ascent' which is rumoured to be released in March 2011. The theory here is that it may have found it's way into the album after the somewhat strange reactions to their last album which the band admitted to that it wasn't accessible enough to be popular. The proposed follow up to No Line On The Horizon, Songs of Ascent, therefore may have been slightly altered to allow the album to be more accessible to the wider audience so in many ways the band have probably dropped the idea that it's No Line On The Horizon's 'twin'. Rather than being an extension of their last album it could be seen that it is in fact completely separate from it's predecessor. That or they probably had an idea that NLOTH wouldn't be incredibly successful so they've got a mighty more 'classic' U2 album to follow it up.

Here's the studio version of Mercy. A fine fine song.

YouTube - U2 - Mercy

[the_gloaming09]

I really enjoyed that song! Definitely has HTDAAB mood to it.

[MrMagpie]

This is really exciting news for U2 fans, especially people who have been fans of the band for a long time. I remember when this track leaked post-HTDAAB how well received it was by fans. I think it has some of Bono's best songwriting and vocals since Achtung Baby.

Really excited about it being played live as chances are it will be on the next album. They don't usually play songs unless they will be on an album.

[howyousawtheworld]

They did claim that Songs of Ascent was going to be 'biblican themed' and this is as Biblical as it gets. 'I was drinking some wine and it turned to blood'.

Also the song 'Glastonbury' may appear to be about the music festival but it's built on the myth that Jesus and Joseph of Arimathea came to England and Glastonbury where Jesus was taught by the Druids of Glastonbury.

"It's a pilgrimage. It also turns out there's a white flower that twice yearly blooms at Glastonbury. And the mythology of Glastonbury goes back to Joseph of Arimathea – he's the guy who helped take the body of Jesus down from the cross. He is also said to have gone to Britain, to Glastonbury, where he put his staff in the ground. This big tree at Glastonbury, with this white flower, is supposed to come from that. [Bono recites part of the lyrics to U2's song: "Came to find a flowering rose/The flowering rose of Glastonbury".] And he's supposed to have brought the cup from the Last Supper, the Holy Grail. "

[coldplay_is_louve.]

I'm officially obsessed with Mercy. :freak:

[nancyk58]

I'm officially obsessed with Mercy. :freak:

I've heard it twice to day - and it becomes better and better with each listening. :dance:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^It does! I hope they play it at my show. :cheesy:

[howyousawtheworld]

I've heard it twice to day - and it becomes better and better with each listening. :dance:

Definitely gets better with each listen!

[rab2591]

Favorite song most definitely October.

I used to be obsessed with U2, but they have kinda been slacking in recent years. I mean, their last 3 albums sound basically the same. A close second to October would have to be Walk On.

[Tnspieler1012]

love it

[howyousawtheworld]

Favorite song most definitely October.

I used to be obsessed with U2, but they have kinda been slacking in recent years. I mean, their last 3 albums sound basically the same. A close second to October would have to be Walk On.

October is a gem. I wish U2 would play it live again then followed by New Year's Day like in the 80s.

[MrMagpie]

^that was a great combo.

[howyousawtheworld]

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil has said that Muse are a better stadium band than U2 these days! I am shocked to be honest! Muse are good but in reality half their songs sound the same (to me), They do not have the diversity in song to compete with U2. Muse maximise their full potential live but even at that it's nowhere compared to even an average U2!

http://www.nme.com/news/muse/52990

p.s - must be notified that Biffy Clyro supported Muse at Wembley last week.

[deaths_friend]

i havent seen U2 live so im not completely qualified to comment on this. but i would say the reputations of both bands' live shows have suffered a little due to lackluster releases last year. but i have seen muse live, in a stadium setting this year and the poor quality of their new album really hurt the quality of the show. because of U2's massive back catalogue i just dont see the their new music making much a difference.

but you take both band's at their respective peaks and theyre very much comparable.

YouTube - U2 - Running To Stand Still &amp; Where The Streets Have No Name (Zoo TV Live From Sydney)

VS

YouTube - Knights Of Cydonia: Live At Wembley Stadium 2007

mind you U2 have been genuine stadium trotters for over 20yrs now. muse less than 5yrs and seem to be on the decline already.

[howyousawtheworld]

The problem with Muse is that you're going to get people who don't like a singe song of theirs. That's rarely the case for U2. I'd certainly agree with you that Muse's latest stuff doesn't stand up that well. U2's last album didn't stand up too well I thought live because the fans weren't as into them as say the songs from How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb or All That You Can't Leave Behind. But still even with the songs from NLOTH that weren't great live, U2 somehow still were able to pull of the most miraculous of shows when they promoted those songs last year during the 360 tour. They are still of a more heavenly level than Muse live and I don't really know where Simon Neil is coming from.

[deaths_friend]

Simon Neil most probably feels indebted to Muse for allowing his band to support them at wembley stadium. so his judgment is a little clouded. nevertheless it will be interesting to see where Muse are in 15yrs time and if their status is anything like U2's.

i still think U2 are the last of the true megabands (beatles, stones, led zep, floyd and queen) i just dont see coldplay and muse ever reaching those levels.

[MrMagpie]

i still think U2 are the last of the true megabands (beatles, stones, led zep, floyd and queen) i just dont see coldplay and muse ever reaching those levels.

Agreed.

[nancyk58]

QUOTE: i still think U2 are the last of the true megabands (beatles, stones, led zep, floyd and queen) i just dont see coldplay and muse ever reaching those levels.

Agreed.

+1

[PolarMonkey]

Simon Neil most probably feels indebted to Muse for allowing his band to support them at wembley stadium. so his judgment is a little clouded. nevertheless it will be interesting to see where Muse are in 15yrs time and if their status is anything like U2's.

it may also be that Simon personally is more a fan of Muse than U2. i'm not much of a Muse fan myself, though i do like a couple of their songs, but from the ones that i do like i'd say Muse has a harder/edgier sound than U2 in general?


i still think U2 are the last of the true megabands (beatles, stones, led zep, floyd and queen) i just dont see coldplay and muse ever reaching those levels.
+1 to that too!

though i'm guessing those of us who feel that way are generally of an older age group? late 20s or 30s & upwards? grew up in or lived through the 80s?
i know a few teens who think U2 are overrated and that they are old stuff. these are the ones who'd insist that a more recent band like Coldplay or Muse are much better than U2. it saddens me as a U2 fan that they'd think U2 are overrated old geezers, but then that's their own opinion as a non-U2 fan. so fair enough, imo.

anyway, what i'm trying to say is that it may have to do with which musical era we grow up in that shapes how we see a band that's been active & successful as long as U2 has. though, of course, there are exceptions to this theory of mine...like the youngsters who love The Beatles even though they're born way after the band called it quits.

[howyousawtheworld]

Definitely agree deaths friend about U2 being the last of the great mega bands. Should cherish it while it lasts!

[MrMagpie]

That's why I'm going to keep seeing them as much as possible when I still can :D

[deaths_friend]

mind you im not saying we will no longer have any quality bands like U2. i just dont see those "quality" acts stadium trotting the way U2 do. the music scene in this day & age is far too diverse for one act to dominate in that way, which is a good thing i think.

[deaths_friend]

wouldnt be surprised to see this.

U2 could be set to reissue their 1991 album 'Achtung Baby'.

According to singer-songwriter John Vanderslice, the Irish group's seventh studio effort was being remastered in the next room to his in a Los Angeles studio.

"They're remastering 'Achtung Baby' in next room," he said on his Twitter page - Twittter.com/JohnVanderslice, before later asking his followers. "Any suggestions for witty opening salvos to drop on U2 crew when I barge in on 'Achtung Baby' remastering session?"

Confirmation on the reissue has yet to be announced, but a 2011 remastered edition of the LP would coincide with the 20th anniversary of it's release in November 1991.

[howyousawtheworld]

wouldnt be surprised to see this.

Fully expecting one following last years Unforgettable Fire and the 20th anniversatry Joshua Tree issue. Can't wait for it. The Unforgettable Fire 20th anniversary was amazing following it's remastering. Achtung Baby could be even better!

[bjaiken]

i still think U2 are the last of the true megabands (beatles, stones, led zep, floyd and queen) i just dont see coldplay and muse ever reaching those levels.

Who knows for sure, but I think you might be right.

Today, U2 are still a great live band, however, I would suggest that younger fans go back and watch clips of early U2. Their ambition is unmatched.

[FixYougirl]

Their concert is tonight in Paris. i'm going to see them by a few hours. Yesterday, Bono was meeting Sarkozy and a crowd were waiting for him to arrive. I was there. I saw Bono opening his window. I shouted "see you tomorrow" together with a guy. Bono smiled at us and waived his hand to us. I took a first picture when he arrived, then a second one when he left. Just before leaving, he got out of the car a couple of minutes. The cops prevented us of approching him but only a few people succeeded in it and got an autograph. I didn't, to my dismay.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2lw41eq.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2dgruxy.jpg

Enjoy !

[Raphaele]

great:)

[nancyk58]

GREAT EXPERIENCE and PICTURES.

ENJOY IT, TONIGHT - YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE AN AMAZING EVENING ! :dance: :sunny:

[Black Rose]

wouldnt be surprised to see this.

November 2011 it will be released, hopefully following the pattern of the other re-releases

[The Doctor]

those pics are great :awesome:
enjoy yourself tonight!!

[bjaiken]

Nice pics. Bono is the best. Have fun tonight!

[FixYougirl]

The U2 show in Paris was amazing. I really had a great time. The stadium was sold out. There were 90.000 people. I could hear some new songs that were quite good. Our seats were far from the stage. However, I took some good pictures.:)

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[coldplay_is_louve.]

:cheesy: That's awesome!

[bjaiken]

Nice pics! Glad the show was good. 90,000 people...that's nuts.

[starman (The U2 fan)]

U2 is my favorite band (yes they beat Coldplay). I own all of their albums and all of their concert DVDs. My favorite album from them (and from any artist) is Achtung Baby. Favorite song is Where the Streets Have No Name.

And for the record, Pop is an underrated album

[PolarMonkey]

gosh, couldn't tell you're a fan from your username... ;)

but yeah...i guess Pop (one of the first album i owned...back in the days of cassette tapes) is a underrated album, as far as U2 albums go. same goes to No Line on the Horizon.

[Bonolicious]

I actually don't care much for NLOTH. But I have a good feeling about Songs of Ascent. :D

[BONO'SBONER]

U2U2U2U2U2U2U2U2U2U2 U ROCK

[FixYougirl]

I had a great time at that concert that made my day. :rolleyes: I'm delighted to have met Bono a few seconds before the Elysee entrance.

[nancyk58]

Surprised that nothing has happened on this U2 thread lately.

Funny how I could relate many U2 songs to the situation in CHILE where today the trapped Chilean miners were brought up in the Dayligth and reunited with family members.

VH1 Denmark had U2 as today's Superstar and played these U2 songs which I listened to with the events in Chile in mind:

Where the streets have got no name (thinking of the galleries / shafts down there in the mine)

Stuck in a moment you can't get out of (thinking of these miners stuck in the mine that they could not get out of).

Then my absolute favourite U2 song: ONE.
Wonderful song - and also a symbol of REUNIFICATION. Written on the eve of the reunificiation of Germany. And now I think of it as a symbol of the reunification of these miner families in Chile.

The Saints are coming (originally written about the rescue the people trapped by the Katrina hurricane - wrong spelling, I know. Now these men are being helped up in the DAYLIGHt)

Who's gonna ride your wild horses (here thinking: If the miners had not got up safe etc., who should take care of their families financially)

BEAUTIFUL DAY - it sure is.

With or without you (the thoughts revolving around - will they make it or not - With or Without You)

MAGNIFICENT

Elevation (them being lifted up in the Daylight in a sort of Elevator - being freed from their captivity under ground)

Sweetest Thing (being reunited with family and friends)

Get on your boots (back to normal life - at least very soon)

Also played: Sunday, Bloody Sunday, BECAUSE OF YOU, I still haven't found what I am looking for.

[ViVA Child]

:suprised:

Its always interesting to go in fan threads for other people/ bands and see all these little cliques of people who dont seem to exist in any other thread.

that is all, carry on.

[Grace.]

I'm seeing U2 in just under 2 months now, so excited! :dance:

[nancyk58]

I'm seeing U2 in just under 2 months now, so excited! :dance:


How cool. Where are you seeing them?

U2 are in the middle of their tour, but nothing has been posted here for almost a month before my post today,

[Grace.]

In Brisbane, Aus :D
I got standing tix and I'm hoping to get right up the front, it will be EPIC.
How long have they been touring for now?

[nancyk58]

On 11 May - the day after Bono's 50th birthday - his grave back problem that required an operation started. Then the operation and the recovery. U2 restarted their tour around 4 August I think it was. I saw them in Horsens on 15+16 August.

You have something to look forward to. It was really awesome both nights. So ENJOY.

[Grace.]

Oh that's right, I forgot about Bono's dodgy back :P
Haha thanks, I definitely will!! :D

[deaths_friend]

i cant wait for dec 13 when i see them in sydney. its completely sold out which means 95 000 fans!! its going to be awesome and i hope to be right near the front of the pit.

[tauiwi]

i cant wait for dec 13 when i see them in sydney. its completely sold out which means 95 000 fans!! its going to be awesome and i hope to be right near the front of the pit.

How early you planning to line up? I imagine it's going to be the same at Etihad Stadium in Melb... good thing about going 2 nights is I will get it right the 2nd!

[Grace.]

How early you planning to line up? I imagine it's going to be the same at Etihad Stadium in Melb... good thing about going 2 nights is I will get it right the 2nd!

Haha, if there's a good thing about forgetting to buy tickets to the (sold out) first night, it's that seeing as the second night's STILL not sold out it should be relatively easy for me to get a good spot :D