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Watch U2′s First Appearance as U2 [VIDEO]

Sloan — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:43 +0000

He wasn't ALWAYS King of Earth. He wasn't always called Bono. He once was just a scrawny lying teenager. And they weren't always called U2. True Story.

Do The Irish Rock? You Bet They Do! [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:45:41 +0000

We’ve all heard of the British invasion which stemmed from back in the 60′s but was there an Irish invasion? No.There’s British rock but no Eire rock, however; there is Celtic rock which is pretty close. Classic rock wouldn’t be complete without those that came out of Ireland and there are plenty to choose from. [...]

U2 – "Where the Streets Have No Name" [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:51:42 +0000

The most successful and best known of all Irish rock bands (most all British and American rocks as well), a and that started out as a teenage garage band, U2.The started in 1976 first calling themselves The Larry Mullen Band, Feedback and The Hype all this before releasing their first single as U2 in 1979. [...]

Bono is About to Become the Richest Musician in the World

Lynn Quale — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:04:21 +0000

As if Bono is strapped for cash...last year U2 hit the road and broke the record for the highest grossing world tour. Forbes Magazine reported in April of 2012 that U2 has a net worth of $838 million, and as of today (May 18) Bono will become the richest musician in the world due to an investment he made back in 2009.

Bono Thinks He Sings 'Like a Girl'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:33:04 +0000

After 35 years and more than 150 million records sold as the lead singer of U2, Bono has one of the most recognizable voices in rock music — but that doesn’t mean he actually enjoys the sound of it himself.

Bono Blames Bad Show on His Shoes

Lynn Quale — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:11:01 +0000

There have been a lot of rumors swirling around U2 since Bono made a comment to ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine saying “the band may have finally run its course”. But the most current news from the U2 camp… Bono is blaming a mediocre performance on his shoes. You would think Bono would have more important or [...]

U2 Assembling Artists for a Covers Album

Jenna — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:11:17 +0000

Bono is lining up musicians to cover one of their most iconic albums. Who’s on it and what he has to say about it. Bono decided that a great way to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the release of U2′s Achtung Baby was to put together a covers album. He says the band is recruiting [...]

Bono Was Taken To The Hospital While On Vacation

Lynn Quale — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:32:06 +0000

Last week Bono had a bit of a health scare. The U2 fontman was visiting the south of France on holiday when he was taken to Princess Grace Memorial Hospital with chest pains. Rollingstone.com reports Bono was seen by a top heart specialist who treated him for heart palpitations. The singer was not kept overnight, [...]

U2′s Record Setting Show By The Numbers

Jenna — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000

U2 is just coming off their insanely successful 360 Tour and if you were lucky enough to get tickets, you were a part of history. The tour came to a close Saturday in Canada and it wasn’t just U2′s biggest tour ever. It just may be THEE biggest tour. Ever. Let’s break it down. The [...]

Despite Rain, U2 Sizzles in Minneapolis [CONCERT VIDEOS]

Tim Lyon — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:06:19 +0000

U2 fans were not disappointed Saturday night. Despite the rain and a year's delay in the performance because of Bono's back troubles last summer, fans were treated to awesome show! Here are some highlights from concert-goers. (Oh, and c

U2 Honors Former World Leader With Audience Singalong

Jenna — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:00:57 +0000

Former South African President Nelson Mandela turned 93 Monday and was wished well by some very famous friends. U2 took it upon themselves to wish Mandela a happy birthday in the middle of their show in Philadelphia with an audience sing along. The bit was filmed for playback during a star-studded gala honoring Mandela in [...]

Stage is Being Set for U2 Show in Minneapolis

Tim Lyon — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:40:38 +0000

It's almost here -- the rescheduled massive U2 360 Tour Concert at TCF Bank Stadium. Take a look at progress on the stage and get some tips if you're heading to the big show.

U2 Lets A Fan Join Them On Stage To Perform [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:09:18 +0000

U2 played a show in Nashville on Saturday night, and at the end of the show Bono brought a fan on stage. The fan was holding a sign that said ‘Blind Guitar Player’, so Bono handed the guy his guitar…find out what happened on the next page and check out the video! With Bono’s guitar [...]

Bono Gives A Big Thanks To Doctors

Jenna — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:16 +0000

U2 is rocking Glastonbury Music Festival this week and front man Bono says it wouldn’t have been possible without a special group of people. As you may remember, Bono ruptured a disc during rehearsal for last year’s Glastonbury Music Festival and U2 was forced to cancel their North American 360 Tour last year. Bono is [...]

Fellow Musicians Singing Praises For Clarence Clemons

Jenna — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:43 +0000

Some of music’s biggest names are remembering one of the biggest personalities to ever pick up a saxophone. Here’s what they had to say. Following the news of Clarence Clemons’ passing, NME.com said U2 front man Bono stopped their 360 concert on Saturday in Anaheim to ask their fans to think about Clemons, The E [...]

NHL Player Picks Up Hitchhiking Bono in Canada

Tim Lyon — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:38:54 +0000

Edmonton Oilers' center Gilbert Brule could have sworn he saw U2 frontman Bono hitchhiking on the side of a Canadian road Tuesday.

Kelsey Nichols, his girlfriend and the driver of the car that had allegedly just whizzed past the rock icon, had her doubts -- because why in the world would Bono be hitchhiking on the side of the road?

U2 Front Man Makes Statement About Presidential Visit To Ireland

Jenna — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:14 +0000

Bono calls President Barack Obama the “BlackBerry President”. What did he mean by that?! In an interview with Hot Press, Bono said that President Obama is the “BlackBerry President” because he “gets” technology and the role it plays in our society today. Bono also expressed that he felt he was instrumental in getting Google to [...]