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  1. Originally posted by JRlovesU2:And isn't it so that if I wanted to see an Australian band, I would probably have to travel to Australia all the time to see this band?

    I'm wanting everyone on this globe who wants to see U2 to be able to see them. But don't hold it against me if I'm happy they're playing in my homecountry or somewhere near me.


    I dunno, a lot of Aussie bands spend a lot of time overseas trying to conquer the big markets.

    I'm not gonna carp about where U2 tours. I'm pleased they came here at all and if they come here again, I'll be even more pleased. But if they did some shows in Ireland and gave me an excuse to go back there, I'd be ecstatic.


  3. No. There should be only 1 North American leg, just like how there should be only 1 European leg. Unless those legs are in completely different parts of those continents.
  4. Originally posted by bobplaysthedrums:[..]

    No. There should be only 1 North American leg, just like how there should be only 1 European leg. Unless those legs are in completely different parts of those continents.


    Business School 101

    You sell lemonade, at a lemonade stand. You sell it on a corner in Chicago for one afternoon, and then you sell it on a corner in Minnesota. You make a KILLING in Chicago, and you break even in Minnesota. "Wow!", you say, "That lemonade really made me a TON of money back in Chicago.....

    ...guess I'll go home."

    Not quite. You go back to Chicago and you sell more lemonade, because it fattened your wallet.

    U2 is a business. They go where they make money. The people themselves don't deserve to be called selfish because its not selfish to want if you can't control whether or not you get it. I want to win the lottery, that's not selfish. Yes, I want a new car more than I want someone else to get a new car. Because I'm living my own life, and the more times I get to see U2, the happier I'll be.

    The fact of the matter is that we don't have any control over what they decide to do. We can only hope that they drop the Claw where we can afford to see it, and if that's not in your area, I'm very sorry to hear that. I understand that you don't think its fair, and to a pretty high degree, perhaps it's really not "fair". But it's a money situation for the band/business, and if you're not satisfied, I'm sure there's a customer service line for you to dial

    What would be inappropriate is if Europeans/Americans/what have you began to complain that The Claw was not making a stop there again. Nobody's doing that now- they're hoping that it WILL come. It would be INSANE not to hope for that. IF IT DOESNT, and THEN people complain, then they're out of line, because they've had ample opportunity to see the show or perhaps have even seen the show before, whereas other countries have had no such luck.
  5. Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:[..]

    Business School 101

    You sell lemonade, at a lemonade stand. You sell it on a corner in Chicago for one afternoon, and then you sell it on a corner in Minnesota. You make a KILLING in Chicago, and you break even in Minnesota. "Wow!", you say, "That lemonade really made me a TON of money back in Chicago.....

    ...guess I'll go home."

    Not quite. You go back to Chicago and you sell more lemonade, because it fattened your wallet.

    U2 is a business. They go where they make money. The people themselves don't deserve to be called selfish because its not selfish to want if you can't control whether or not you get it. I want to win the lottery, that's not selfish. Yes, I want a new car more than I want someone else to get a new car. Because I'm living my own life, and the more times I get to see U2, the happier I'll be.

    The fact of the matter is that we don't have any control over what they decide to do. We can only hope that they drop the Claw where we can afford to see it, and if that's not in your area, I'm very sorry to hear that. I understand that you don't think its fair, and to a pretty high degree, perhaps it's really not "fair". But it's a money situation for the band/business, and if you're not satisfied, I'm sure there's a customer service line for you to dial

    What would be inappropriate is if Europeans/Americans/what have you began to complain that The Claw was not making a stop there again. Nobody's doing that now- they're hoping that it WILL come. It would be INSANE not to hope for that. IF IT DOESN'T, and THEN people complain, then they're out of line, because they've had ample opportunity to see the show or perhaps have even seen the show before, whereas other countries have had no such luck.


    How about doing very big European and North American tours. (Not for this tour, it's too late now) Or they could split it up some how. Then U2 can have their money and the fans are all able to go to the show.
  6. u2 are a european band and cracked europe/america simultaneously which is rare. of course they are going to play ireland uk holland france etc more as the origional fanbase is there. i think its a sort of loyalty card. still arunteed sell outs-making money.
  7. I think this tour could continue for quite a long while, and by this tour, I mean the same stage.

    For starters it really is the pinnicle. What could possibily beat it?
    Then there is also the fact that this is the first tour not to be named after a song/album.
    Also due to the fact it can cater to larger audiences and therefor less shows, they can do a complete tour leg of 18 dates in like 5 or 6 weeks leaving plenty of time to see kids/work on other projects and enjoy their lives.

    Long live the 360 Tour I say!
  8. Originally posted by Scott_McD:I think this tour could continue for quite a long while, and by this tour, I mean the same stage.

    For starters it really is the pinnicle. What could possibily beat it?
    Then there is also the fact that this is the first tour not to be named after a song/album.
    Also due to the fact it can cater to larger audiences and therefor less shows, they can do a complete tour leg of 18 dates in like 5 or 6 weeks leaving plenty of time to see kids/work on other projects and enjoy their lives.

    Long live the 360 Tour I say!


    that same thought has crossed my mind, but leave it to U2 to come up with something completely new and mindblowing. But, really this does seem to be the culmination of what they've been trying to do with stadiums, it contains the spectacle of Zoo TV, the awe of Popmart, with the intimacy of Elevation/Vertigo. It would be pretty cool if they stuck with it, but then again U2 doesn't stick with the same thing for too long (although, that is certainly up for debate)
  9. Originally posted by bobplaysthedrums:[..]

    No. There should be only 1 North American leg, just like how there should be only 1 European leg. Unless those legs are in completely different parts of those continents.


    What's the point in that? If there is extra demand for more concerts in Europe and North America, then they have a reason to do another leg. I wouldn't think that Australia has an overwhelming demand because you could had a 3rd gig in every city, but unfortunately, the ticket sales weren't as high as expected. Doing 1 leg in each of Europe and North America is simply not enough.
  10. Originally posted by bobplaysthedrums:[..]

    No. There should be only 1 North American leg, just like how there should be only 1 European leg. Unless those legs are in completely different parts of those continents.

    If you look at previous tours, there was everytime just one European leg and always two american legs. So this is the first time.
    Btw. we could wish anything, but U2 will do it on their own, don't the? If they made 7 european legs, don't blame us but them I'd be happy but it will never happen. Btw. they came to my country just once (in 1997). How many times they were in Japan, Australia, New Zealand? They had more shows in South Africa than in my country.
  11. Originally posted by Alvin:[..]
    If you look at previous tours, there was everytime just one European leg and always two american legs. So this is the first time.
    Btw. we could wish anything, but U2 will do it on their own, don't the? If they made 7 european legs, don't blame us but them I'd be happy but it will never happen. Btw. they came to my country just once (in 1997). How many times they were in Japan, Australia, New Zealand? They had more shows in South Africa than in my country.


    Yeah, exactly. The last time we had two European legs was ZooTV
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