U2 in Chicago: Here’s what you need to know Steph Yiu By Kent Green FOR REDEYE THE STAGE Imagine a massive metal eagle grabbing a football stadium in its talons, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the 360 Tour’s setup. Informally dubbed “The Claw,” the stage is so [...]
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U2: Local Act, Global Horizons (Part II)
U2: Local Act, Global Horizons (Part II) By Justin Kavanagh | Saturday, September 12, 2009 Since their beginnings in the troubled Dublin of the 1980s, U2’s political message has stayed strong. From speaking out about Pinochet’s c[...]
Bono, Michael Stipe, and Brandon Flowers Star in Anton Corbijn Doc
Bono, Michael Stipe, and Brandon Flowers Star in Anton Corbijn Doc When rock photographer and music video director Anton Corbijn took on the daunting task of helming the Ian Curtis biopic Control, he had a lot to overcome: Corbijn had never directed a feature film before and attempting to portray a [...]
U2 Release “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight” Remixes
U2 Release “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight” Remixes U2 has just released a six track EP with remixes of their hit single “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight.” The EP includes remixes by Dirty South Full, Fish Out Of Water, and Redanka. The iTunes exclusive EP also [...]
Neil McCormick U2: secrets of stadium rock
Neil McCormick U2: secrets of stadium rock By Neil McCormick U2 were in London this weekend, playing two dates at Wembley Stadium. Now, I am well aware that not all rock critics share my enthusiasm for the band (my colleague Michael Deacon awarded the show a mere three stars) but I was blown away [...]
