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  1. I wish they would collab with Cage The Elephant They're an AMAZING band. Edge said they were the best act he saw at Coachella in 2014.
  2. Originally posted by NeonTiger64:If there is to be a U2 collab, I'm going to hope for Billy Idol. Sirius XM played him live in vegas a few weeks ago and I think his voice has held up remarkably, I think he'd sing any of U2's older songs pretty good (or at least better than Springsteen ). Sadly, I think they'll stick U2 with a younger performer if they get a collaboration at all. And then again, with the festival being in vegas is it too much to hope for an appearance from The Killers? Doubtful but I can't help thinking...
    There was also a great BTBS drum fill on Billy's last album (which, btw, gets a 5-star review from this critic if you haven't listened to it.)
  3. I watched bits and pieces of Charlie Rose interview with Bono (the full interview will be aired tonight in the US). He said that Donald Trump is "potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America" and he said that we shouldn't underestimate the angst of Trump supporters. Other than that, he said the usual stuff: America is an idea, etc.
  4. Originally posted by cesar_garza01:I watched bits and pieces of Charlie Rose interview with Bono (the full interview will be aired tonight in the US). He said that Donald Trump is "potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America" and he said that we shouldn't underestimate the angst of Trump supporters. Other than that, he said the usual stuff: America is an idea, etc.
    The next four years is really going to push the idea to it's limits. This has to be the worst candidate pool we've had to make a choice in my lifetime... I don't trust either one of them as far as I can spit. Both terrible. I might just be pulling a George Carlin this.





    But, so I can't be accused of veering off topic... I am looking forward to seeing the Charlie Rose interview tonight!
  6. Originally posted by cesar_garza01:I watched bits and pieces of Charlie Rose interview with Bono (the full interview will be aired tonight in the US). He said that Donald Trump is "potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America" and he said that we shouldn't underestimate the angst of Trump supporters. Other than that, he said the usual stuff: America is an idea, etc.
    Currently watching the interview with Charlie Rose. Honestly, it's a bit refreshing to see Bono in an interview that isn't a late-night talk show. At about a half hour in there isn't anything shocking or new, but definitely interesting stuff regarding Bono's inspirations/motivations behind his writing and how he's been coping with being unable to play the guitar.
  7. Biggest album/tour related points from the conversation.

    1) Only God and The Edge know when the album is coming out
    2) There will be a tour in 2017 (according to Bono)

    To people who are only interested in the music, this interview might not have much to offer, but for those who are interested in Bono the person, it could be very interesting. The biggest takeaway for me was Bono's passion for activism and how Bono the activist and Bono the musician are one and the same. The interview also showed how knowledgeable Bono is on global politics, definitely much more informed than many politicians. He made a very strong point regarding the importance of Nigeria's stability, stating the fail of Nigeria could trigger a domino effect leading to the failure of Africa as a continent, causing a refugee crisis far worse than the current one resulting from Syria's instability.
  8. If they want to showcase some new stuff then surely it would be at this show rather than Dreamforce as iHeart is being broadcast. Gets as much exposure as possible. But as Cesar pointed out, since Bono is doing interviews and campaigning then they'll probably just do some hits. Hoping for some sort of tour announcement though. Would be nice.
  9. Whoops
  10. Saw these pictures in this random article that appeared on my twitter feed. It's not often I come across a picture of U2 that I've never seen before (not to sound like a snob superfan), but it's definitely exciting when I do!

    I had never seen these two:

    Looks to be from 1985 at some point, not sure where though (maybe somewhere in Ireland considering the publication?



    Croke Park 1987 (apparently)

    From here:
    http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/u2-hit-40-the-drummer-seeks-musicians-note-that-started-it-all-1.2799922?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

    A few more little tidbits about "tour next year" and "soon to be release album" on there.
  11. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Saw these pictures in this random article that appeared on my twitter feed. It's not often I come across a picture of U2 that I've never seen before (not to sound like a snob superfan), but it's definitely exciting when I do!

    I had never seen these two:
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    Looks to be from 1985 at some point, not sure where though (maybe somewhere in Ireland considering the publication?


    [image]
    Croke Park 1987 (apparently)

    From here:
    http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/u2-hit-40-the-drummer-seeks-musicians-note-that-started-it-all-1.2799922?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

    A few more little tidbits about "tour next year" and "soon to be release album" on there.
    Haha, they're not the most common pics but they surely aren't brand new. The first one is from the Lark By The Lee festival, 1985-08-25 - Cork.

  12. Well, shit.

    I truly had never seen this before
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