Bono’s Laser Stage Suit by Moritz Waldemeyer February 28th, 2010 It’s taken a while, but German-born designer Moritz Waldemeyer has sent some official pictures of the laser suit he created for U2 singer Bono for their current world tour. The suit, featuring 240 lasers, was created for the gr[...]
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Bono slammed for U2’s decision to play in Israel
Bono slammed for U2’s decision to play in Israel By PATRICK ROBERTS , IrishCentral.com Staff Writer Published Monday, February 8, 2010 Bono slammed for U2’s decision to play in Israel Rock star and activist Bono and his band U2 face a boycott and action from pro-Palestinian groups after[...]
Amnesty International Hits the Road with U2!
Amnesty International Hits the Road with U2! Music for Human Rights | Posted by: Daniela Rodriguez, September 18, 2009 Its official: Amnesty International USA is touring with U2. U2’s “360 Degrees” US tour kicked off this past Saturday, September 12th in Chicago, but Amnesty has been a part of[...]
U2 in Chicago: Here’s what you need to know
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 bi[...]
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[...]
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U2’s stage hits Chicago; Band ready to follow as tour hits US
U2’s stage hits Chicago; Band ready to follow as tour hits US Jill Marino It’s coming down to the wire for U2 fans in North America as the band gets ready to play the first show of their world tour, “U2 360”, in North America this Saturday night. U2 will play two shows in Chicago this w[...]
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 [...]
U2 Setlist: August 18, 2009 at Glasgow, Scotland
U2 Setlist: August 18, 2009 at Glasgow, Scotland Venue: Hampden Park Opening Act(s): Glasvegas, The Hours Main Set: Breathe No Line On The Horizon Get On Your Boots Magnificent Beautiful Day / Here Comes The Sun Elevation I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For / Movin’ On Up (snippet) St[...]
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 [...]
Wembley’s biggest gig: U2 perform in front of record-breaking 88,000 fans
Wembley’s biggest gig: U2 perform in front of record-breaking 88,000 fans By Daily Mail Reporter The record for the biggest audience at Wembley Stadium was broken when U2 performed there last night. More than 88,000 people attended the gig, breaking the record held by Foo Fighters, who appeare[...]
