“Why U2?” I get asked that a lot. Maybe some of you do, too. It’s a fair question, actually. What is it about U2 that has turned me, and others, into the raving, obsessed fanatic that we are? Of course, when I get asked this question, my first thought is usually “isn’t it obvious?”, but […]
Read MoreGiveaway: Enter to win an unopened copy Ordinary Love 10-inch vinyl
Enter to win a copy of the limited 10-inch Ordinary Love vinyl record. (U.S./Canada Only) Ordinary Love was written to honor Nelson Mandela and is included in the biography film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Ordinary Love was given a limited 10-inch vinyl release back on November 29th 2013 on Record Store Day. U2 is nominated for Best Original […]
Read MoreOscars: Mandela Family Coming To The Academy Awards For U2 Performance – Deadline.com
Oscars: Mandela Family Coming To The Academy Awards For U2 Performance – Deadline.com. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have invited Nelson and Winnie Mandela‘s daughters Zindzi and Zenani to attend the Oscars where U2 will be performing the Academy Award-nominated song, “Ordinary Love” from the film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. Bono […]
Read MoreU2’s Unquenchable Thirst for New York
Given recent events, it seems fitting that we take a little time today to talk about U2’s relationship with New York City. It was at the start of this week, after all, that U2 made their well-publicized first big public appearance after a long absence, and the fact that New York was once again involved […]
Read MoreNotable Shows – Sarajevo ’97
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 MoreJimmy Fallon gears up for ‘Tonight Show’ premiere with Will Smith, U2 (video)
Monday night marks a new era in late night as Jimmy Fallon takes the reigns as host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show.” So, what’s different about his version of the show? Not much outside of the upholstery, according to USA Today. Fallon said he will stick to his “Late Show” formula. “I mean, our show […]
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 MoreU2′s Bono Does His Nelson Mandela Impression (Audio)
At “Mandela” screening, Bono tells audience how Mandela taught a lesson in humility Bono told a story Sunday about the time Nelson Mandela found himself addressing an arena that was only one-tenth full. In the process, he did a Mandela impression for which apologized in advance. “Please excuse this,” the U2 frontman said. “Every idiot […]
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