I sat down today to try and come up with a list of the most important concerts of U2’s career. Without hesitation, the first show that came to mind was the Sarajevo show from 09-23-1997. Although I didn’t attend (wouldn’t THAT have been awesome?) I was lucky enough to catch a live broadcast of the […]
Read MoreFirst Impressions of U2 on The Tonight Show
The inaugural episode of Jimmy Fallon’s tenure as host of the Tonight Show just aired, and it included an extremely satisfying chunk of U2 footage. A pre-recorded live rendition of Invisible from 70 stories up, on the NBC headquarters building came early in the episode, followed by, later in the show, an entertaining interview with […]
Read MoreU2 turn out in NYC despite freezing weather
Twitter users report that U2 left the stage, or rather the roof, just over three hours ago, and although other details are scarce, what’s known definitively is this: U2, by which I mean all four guys – not just Bono, not just Bono and Edge, nor even this gang of doppelgängers making the rounds as U-2, – ran through […]
Read MoreLife Should be Fragrant, Rooftop to the Basement
U2 has a long history with rooftop performances. Heck, for that matter, rock n roll’s love affair with the tops of buildings is long and storied, dating back to at least the Beatles, but this is an article about U2, and, really, who cares about those other bands anyway? The first time U2 made a […]
Read MoreWhat to Look For This Weekend
The U2 world is definitely buzzing this weekend – big doings up in New York City. First, it seems there’s to be a fan-attended event on Sunday evening, most likely a rehearsal, if you ask me. Before we get into what the rehearsal is for, though, I want to talk about that phrase, fan-attended, which […]
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