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RattleandHum1988

Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]

That precise age is only hit by Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys' frontman), who was born in 1986, but Arctic Monkeys are much more "audience restricted" than U2 were with The Joshua Tree, and nowadays, audience is much more fragmented than it bas back in the 80s. There's no way Muse or Arctic Monkeys (only young rockers that could hold U2's crown in a sense) can pull out a song that appeals to the same amount of masses than were fascined with WOWY or Streets in 1987. No way. Rock is still appreciated by a big part of the music-consuming population, but it's not the main thing anymore. And both U2 and us have to deal with it.

Even with other genres though. I'm not even of the opinion that something like this HAS to be rock, I just don't think there's been a song like that in the past number of years.

Granted I wasn't around when JT came out so I don't know how it felt, but things are so different now as well so it's hard to compare. Point is it's not like it used to be for sure.

BelgianBono

11 years

Originally posted by LikeASong:A bit harsh although they might have some points here and there: http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/management-shuffle-signals-end-of-u2s-beautiful-day-1200888718/

I actually agree with most of it...
I still think they sold the soul of U2.
And all the interviews we could read kinda suggest they lost the spark. (Waiting for God to walk in the room ; Not knowing which direction to go ; Deadline keeps getting pushed ;...)

But I'm starting to doubt Rock had died...
Yes, most of the charts are dominated by R&B, rap or pop.
But in Belgium, the StuBru chart has been dominated by Arctic Monkeys, Pearl Jam etc. for weeks now, so who knows...

And then anyway, who are the best artists LIVE ? Yes, the rockers. They are still the ones that sell out stadiums and really perform instead of Britney Spears or Miley Cyrus' ass.

U2 must focus on being relevant live.
And on record doing what U2 is best at : being U2.

patou2

11 years

Originally posted by BelgianBono:[..]
U2 must focus on being relevant live.
And on record doing what U2 is best at : being U2.

Amen

Buttons

11 years

Does anybody know where the Edge got his name from or why they call him The Edge ? I was thinking the other day its rather an unusual name to call someone, without a story behind it.

ahn1991

11 years

Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]

They were with Lenny Kravitz as well

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Speaking of Lenny Kravitz, I just saw the Catching Fire today and his performance as Cinna was superb. In fact, I'd say that Catching Fire was a fantastic movie in general. Great entertainment value.

clover68

11 years

The Joshua Tree inducted for Grammy Hall of Fame 2014
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BelgianBono

11 years

Within a few years Achtung Baby should follow.

AidanFormigoni

11 years

Originally posted by clover68:The Joshua Tree inducted for Grammy Hall of Fame 2014
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Long live

LikeASong

11 years

Dec. 06 2013

Thanking Paul McGuinness

'This week U2 finalised and signed a new management contract with Live Nation and Guy Oseary.

The band now want to publicly thank Paul McGuinness for his extraordinary leadership, guidance and friendship over the last 35 years.

Paul has saved us from ourselves many times over and we would not be U2 without him.

Sometime soon, U2 will begin a new adventure around the world and we totally understand and respect Paul's desire to not run away with the circus – AGAIN.

Perhaps more than any music management operation in history, Paul, alongside Trevor, Keryn and the team at Principle Management has always fought for our rights, for our music, for our fans and for the principles that we and he believe in. His central lesson was that if you cared for your "art", you must also "take care of business" as historically with rock and roll bands, the latter has undone the former.

We are relieved he will remain on as the mentor-in-chief.

We've known Guy for a long, long time, and we're excited that with Paul's blessing he's agreed to take us on. He is a brilliant man with a lot of energy, and knows he has got some big shoes to fill.'

Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry.

EDDMB

11 years