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Thursday, January 30, 2014
U2 at Fenway? Who else could it be?
U2 at Fenway? Who else could it be?
THE BOYS ARE BACK: Due for new sounds are, U2, above, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica and Interpol. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 By:
Jed Gottlieb
UPDATE: The plot thickens. Or thins. I have a source with decent info saying it's back-to-back Billy Joel and Zac Brown Band. Thoughts?
Tomorrow Live Nation will announce a 2014 Fenway concert. I'm betting (and hoping) it's U2. Here's why:
If you subtract Fenway veterans, acts that always play Gillette and artists on the 2014 TD Garden schedule, you're left with a very small list of acts that could fill the ballpark for multiple nights. I estimate we are down to:
Fleetwood Mac (provided Christine McVie tours with them)
Garth Brooks
Prince
Billy Joel
Metallica
Pearl Jam (with a great opener, let's say Soundgarden)
Eminem (with somebody up-and-coming, Kendrick Lamar?)
U2
Who am I missing? Bon Jovi is pals with the Pats. Paul McCartney has played the place a few times already. Aerosmith can't sell it out two nights. Maybe we get a repeat of Bruce Springsteen or a Pink Floyd reunion, but that's unlikely. I'm going U2.
Need another reason: U2 and Live Nation might be getting might cozy.
What's your guess? source bostonherald
THIS DAY - U2'S HISTORY - JANUARY 30
THIS DAY - U2'S HISTORY: The day of Bloody Sunday / TV Gaga / Stoppt den Hass! / U2´s first show in São Paulo / After the show in Sao Paulo / WholeWorldBand set for Music Show / How U2's masterful New Orleans performances for NFL almost never happened !
"Bloody Sunday" - january 30, 1972. British paratroopers shoot 13 Catholic demonstrators dead at a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland.
U2 on TV Gaga - january 30, 1986. U2 appear on an Irish TV program called TV Gaga, performing a song called "Womanfish" for the first and only time. They also perform a very early version of "Trip Through Your Wires," which would appear on The Joshua Tree album more than a year later. Larry and Bono give the band's first major interview in several months to RTE's TV Gaga.
Bono and Edge at Festival Against Racism - january 30, 1993. Bono and Edge participate in the two-day Festival Against Racism in Hamburg, Germany which begins on this day. Bono is one of a few artists invited to speak, and his 5-minute-plus comments include: "We started the century with so many competing ideas as to how we should live together. We ended with so few." On the second day, Bono and Edge perform "One" with Jo Shankar on violin and a drummer from a local German band.
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"POPMart" tour - january 30, 1998 - São Paulo, Brazil - Morumbi Stadium. The PopMart Tour moves on to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Introducing "Sunday, Bloody Sunday," Edge mentions that it is the 26th anniversary of the 1972 Bloody Sunday attack in Derry. Bono thanked the Brazilian fans (in Portuguese) for waiting for so long and said that they also have beeing waiting the opportunity of playing there. During "Bullet the Blue Sky" he add the words "Brazilians, don't run!" (To the arms of America) as an encouragement to the Brazilian Youth that lives at the present time a huge lack of opportunities and jobs in a country that had been careless to the needs of College Education. As a curiosity only, is fair to say that not even one bad incident ocurred before, during or after this show, actually this is a trademark of U2 fans, we are worldwide unique and special just like our favorite Rock and Roll Band. Look for Bono and Edge during Staring At The Sun, here. Read about this show from Folha de Sao Paulo **** The fan who danced with Bono during 'Mysterious Ways' - Sao Paulo1-1998 - Adriana Fontenelle Brito, 14 years old (in 1998), came from Goiania, arrived at the stadium at 4:00 p.m. (on jan 30, the day of the 1st show). She was the second to dance with Bono. After, Bono sung "One" for her. "Bono pointed to me. My cousin puts me on stage and I started to dance." says Adriana. "I don´t dance, normally. I didn´t know what I was making." On Saturday, jan 31 (the 2nd show), Adriana received another present. Bono gives her a glass (a recipient) with half quantity of water. Look for the scan, with her photo on Folha de Sao Paulo - feb 2, 1998 **** 1998: U2 stayed 7 days in Rio (one show) and 2 days (two shows) in Sao Paulo - Adam and Bono arrived on jan 24, 1998, the first time in Brazil, in Rio. Edge and Larry arrived, exactly 6 years ago, on jan 25, in Rio de Janeiro. That time, U2 stayed in Rio, until, jan 30, so 7 days and arrived to the first show in Sao Paulo flying direct from Rio. At 4:50 p.m. they disembark at Congonhas aeroport, and the fans which were waiting for them didn´t see them, cause they went to the helicopter and flew to the Morumbi stadium. After to fly over the stadium and vicinity, they disembarked at 5:50 p.m. in a field near the pools. With some polices and the security they walked so calm, among few curious who were passed there. Very nice and just only smile, Bono talked with some journalists of Jornalda Tarde and he with Edge were praising Rio de Janeiro. "Everything is wonder, since we arrived in Brazil" affirmed Edge. "We arrived just now in Sao Paulo, cause we would like to get the good time in Rio until the last minute," said Bono. "We are very excited, too, to play here in Sao Paulo," announced Edge.
There´s a famous photo of U2 in a balcony showing all of them a yellow shirt. Behind Bono is the major, in 1998, of the Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Paulo Conde, which presented the band with Romario´s shirt, signed by him. When Larry was leaving Rio in direction to Sao Paulo, he told that he would like, only good things to Sao Paulo´s shows, with a face very very upset (cause the chaotic traffic-car in Rio before the show, and many many fans didn´t see the full concert); Bono said, that Rio has the beautiful girls and the ugly men, of course, in reference to the bad organization of Rio´s show. source: Showbiz in Brazil
look for this scan here - Listen to this show: (you must logg in) here - Some great pics by Henry Wagner
After the show, on jan 30, 1998, Edge, Adam and Larry have a dinner at 'Leopoldo restaurant'; they arrived at 3:00 a.m., met Pele, which that time was the Minister of Sports. Edge danced Axe music (typical rhythm from northeastern Brazil, where they stayed, at Gilberto Gil´s mansion, in 2006). When started play 'É o tchan' (a very erotic music), Edge stopped. Adam Clayton went to a party at B.A.S.E club, organised by the Brazilian production of the shows at that time. Still at the dress room of Morumbi stadium, Edge invited a fan, Lilian Vituzzo, to go with them to the B.A.S.E.´s party, but an aunt of her was dead and she had to deny. So, Edge and Larry, didn´t go to the party. Adam stayed at the party for 20 minutes. - source: O Estado de Sao Paulo - feb 1, 1998 and ShowBizz magazine. Look for Edge in front of Leopoldo here
WholeWorldBand set for Music Show - January 30, 2012 - A revolutionary new interactive tool for iPhone 4/4s and iPad2, the App lets you create music with other musicians and music fans around the world in both sound and pictures. The app will be available to download from the iTunes store across the world from March 2012. A number of major recording artists including The Edge (U2), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes, Cathy Davey, Mik Pyro (Republic of Loose) and Liam O’Maonlai (Hot House Flowers) are currently creating performances for WholeWorldBand and will be uploading new or collaborating on existing tracks in the near future. Attendees at the Hot Press-run Music Show will be able to check out the WholeWorld Band App over the weekend and collaborate on tracks from some of these artists at the show. Musicians and music fans from all over the world will be able to contribute and combine a selection of video performances, including their own, from the WholeWorldBand library to create their own favourite band line-up. And they will also have the opportunity to earn money from their performance. Kevin Godley said “WholeWorldBand is a revolutionary new online music tool that provides a new platform for distribution while offering the opportunity of new revenue streams for up and coming and established musicians and bands and, in fact, anyone.” The WholeWorldBand App allows you to originate a track or add yourself to performances by well-known artists and bands by playing along with them, or substituting yourself for any member of a band. WholeWorldBand lets musicians record and film while playing or singing along to any track on the menu using the microphone and cameras on their iPhone or iPad then upload a unique mix of yourself plus other users to Facebook and YouTube etc. In WholeWorldBand, musicians can upload their own original tracks and earn money when other users download and share them. The more performances that are downloaded, the more musicians can earn. "It's fantastic that The Music Show is the first place that people will get to see this great project in action," Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said. "Kevin Godley is a real visionary – exactly the kind of ambitious genius to carry off something special like the WholeWorldBand idea. And he has found the perfect partner for his grand scheme in Andy Wood, who founded Hypergallery as a portal where you can buy all the great cover artwork. Between them, they have created an app that has amazing long term potential. People will see just how much at The Music Show. It is a really exciting development that we're proud to be part of." More will be revealed shortly on www.wholeworldband.com. The Music Show 2012, presented by Hot Press in association with RTE 2fm, runs from February 25 to 26 in the RDS, Dublin. Tickets (€12 one day, €16 for the weekend) are available on TicketmasterTicketmaster. For more info see The Music Show's website www.themusicshow.ie. hotpress
How U2's masterful New Orleans performances for NFL almost never happened
- January 30, 2013
NEW ORLEANS – They are not American men, though some of them have American homes and the most prominent among them has shouted: "I am an American!" on national television. They were not raised in American culture, yet they have become such a part of it that many forget they were never American to begin with. ... full: yahoo
"Bloody Sunday" - january 30, 1972. British paratroopers shoot 13 Catholic demonstrators dead at a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland.
U2 on TV Gaga - january 30, 1986. U2 appear on an Irish TV program called TV Gaga, performing a song called "Womanfish" for the first and only time. They also perform a very early version of "Trip Through Your Wires," which would appear on The Joshua Tree album more than a year later. Larry and Bono give the band's first major interview in several months to RTE's TV Gaga.
Bono and Edge at Festival Against Racism - january 30, 1993. Bono and Edge participate in the two-day Festival Against Racism in Hamburg, Germany which begins on this day. Bono is one of a few artists invited to speak, and his 5-minute-plus comments include: "We started the century with so many competing ideas as to how we should live together. We ended with so few." On the second day, Bono and Edge perform "One" with Jo Shankar on violin and a drummer from a local German band.
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nQmkwxzW9QU" width="459"></iframe>
"POPMart" tour - january 30, 1998 - São Paulo, Brazil - Morumbi Stadium. The PopMart Tour moves on to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Introducing "Sunday, Bloody Sunday," Edge mentions that it is the 26th anniversary of the 1972 Bloody Sunday attack in Derry. Bono thanked the Brazilian fans (in Portuguese) for waiting for so long and said that they also have beeing waiting the opportunity of playing there. During "Bullet the Blue Sky" he add the words "Brazilians, don't run!" (To the arms of America) as an encouragement to the Brazilian Youth that lives at the present time a huge lack of opportunities and jobs in a country that had been careless to the needs of College Education. As a curiosity only, is fair to say that not even one bad incident ocurred before, during or after this show, actually this is a trademark of U2 fans, we are worldwide unique and special just like our favorite Rock and Roll Band. Look for Bono and Edge during Staring At The Sun, here. Read about this show from Folha de Sao Paulo **** The fan who danced with Bono during 'Mysterious Ways' - Sao Paulo1-1998 - Adriana Fontenelle Brito, 14 years old (in 1998), came from Goiania, arrived at the stadium at 4:00 p.m. (on jan 30, the day of the 1st show). She was the second to dance with Bono. After, Bono sung "One" for her. "Bono pointed to me. My cousin puts me on stage and I started to dance." says Adriana. "I don´t dance, normally. I didn´t know what I was making." On Saturday, jan 31 (the 2nd show), Adriana received another present. Bono gives her a glass (a recipient) with half quantity of water. Look for the scan, with her photo on Folha de Sao Paulo - feb 2, 1998 **** 1998: U2 stayed 7 days in Rio (one show) and 2 days (two shows) in Sao Paulo - Adam and Bono arrived on jan 24, 1998, the first time in Brazil, in Rio. Edge and Larry arrived, exactly 6 years ago, on jan 25, in Rio de Janeiro. That time, U2 stayed in Rio, until, jan 30, so 7 days and arrived to the first show in Sao Paulo flying direct from Rio. At 4:50 p.m. they disembark at Congonhas aeroport, and the fans which were waiting for them didn´t see them, cause they went to the helicopter and flew to the Morumbi stadium. After to fly over the stadium and vicinity, they disembarked at 5:50 p.m. in a field near the pools. With some polices and the security they walked so calm, among few curious who were passed there. Very nice and just only smile, Bono talked with some journalists of Jornalda Tarde and he with Edge were praising Rio de Janeiro. "Everything is wonder, since we arrived in Brazil" affirmed Edge. "We arrived just now in Sao Paulo, cause we would like to get the good time in Rio until the last minute," said Bono. "We are very excited, too, to play here in Sao Paulo," announced Edge.
After the show, on jan 30, 1998, Edge, Adam and Larry have a dinner at 'Leopoldo restaurant'; they arrived at 3:00 a.m., met Pele, which that time was the Minister of Sports. Edge danced Axe music (typical rhythm from northeastern Brazil, where they stayed, at Gilberto Gil´s mansion, in 2006). When started play 'É o tchan' (a very erotic music), Edge stopped. Adam Clayton went to a party at B.A.S.E club, organised by the Brazilian production of the shows at that time. Still at the dress room of Morumbi stadium, Edge invited a fan, Lilian Vituzzo, to go with them to the B.A.S.E.´s party, but an aunt of her was dead and she had to deny. So, Edge and Larry, didn´t go to the party. Adam stayed at the party for 20 minutes. - source: O Estado de Sao Paulo - feb 1, 1998 and ShowBizz magazine. Look for Edge in front of Leopoldo here
WholeWorldBand set for Music Show - January 30, 2012 - A revolutionary new interactive tool for iPhone 4/4s and iPad2, the App lets you create music with other musicians and music fans around the world in both sound and pictures. The app will be available to download from the iTunes store across the world from March 2012. A number of major recording artists including The Edge (U2), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes, Cathy Davey, Mik Pyro (Republic of Loose) and Liam O’Maonlai (Hot House Flowers) are currently creating performances for WholeWorldBand and will be uploading new or collaborating on existing tracks in the near future. Attendees at the Hot Press-run Music Show will be able to check out the WholeWorld Band App over the weekend and collaborate on tracks from some of these artists at the show. Musicians and music fans from all over the world will be able to contribute and combine a selection of video performances, including their own, from the WholeWorldBand library to create their own favourite band line-up. And they will also have the opportunity to earn money from their performance. Kevin Godley said “WholeWorldBand is a revolutionary new online music tool that provides a new platform for distribution while offering the opportunity of new revenue streams for up and coming and established musicians and bands and, in fact, anyone.” The WholeWorldBand App allows you to originate a track or add yourself to performances by well-known artists and bands by playing along with them, or substituting yourself for any member of a band. WholeWorldBand lets musicians record and film while playing or singing along to any track on the menu using the microphone and cameras on their iPhone or iPad then upload a unique mix of yourself plus other users to Facebook and YouTube etc. In WholeWorldBand, musicians can upload their own original tracks and earn money when other users download and share them. The more performances that are downloaded, the more musicians can earn. "It's fantastic that The Music Show is the first place that people will get to see this great project in action," Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said. "Kevin Godley is a real visionary – exactly the kind of ambitious genius to carry off something special like the WholeWorldBand idea. And he has found the perfect partner for his grand scheme in Andy Wood, who founded Hypergallery as a portal where you can buy all the great cover artwork. Between them, they have created an app that has amazing long term potential. People will see just how much at The Music Show. It is a really exciting development that we're proud to be part of." More will be revealed shortly on www.wholeworldband.com. The Music Show 2012, presented by Hot Press in association with RTE 2fm, runs from February 25 to 26 in the RDS, Dublin. Tickets (€12 one day, €16 for the weekend) are available on TicketmasterTicketmaster. For more info see The Music Show's website www.themusicshow.ie. hotpress
How U2's masterful New Orleans performances for NFL almost never happened
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
THIS DAY - u2'S HISTORY - JANUARY 29
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Bad to some girls / U2 play soccer in Brazil / U2 ask for wine and fruits to the hotel in 1998, in Brazil / U2 fight for HQ / BONO VISITS WITH RABBI ARTHUR SCHNEIER AND GREETS DAY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS / Celebrating 10th anniversary of The Global Fund / Bonus Points !
"October" tour - january 29, 1981 - U2 perform in Northampton, England at the Iron Horse. A few songs into the set, someone comes onstage with an announcement for the audience: "Could you go back a little bit, we´ve got a very weak stage!"
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 29, 1985 - U2 perform in Offenbach, Germany at the Stadthalle. Bono sings part of "wooden Heart" during "Electric Co." and again dedicates the song "Bad" to the girls he had met on January 27, 1985.
U2´s members play soccer in Rio de Janeiro - january 29, 1998. When in Brazil, U2 marked the day jan 25th to a soccer game at Bebeto´s home (former player-soccer of Brazilian national team). But their travel to Buzios had clouds and winds, then Edge and Bono stayed at Ilha Rasa; Adam and Larry in Copacabana Pallace hotel in Rio. Two days after the 1st show in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (jan 29th), Edmundo openned his home (with a soccer society field) to celebrate Romario´s birthday. No journalists, no photographs. U2 were invited. Bono was wearing his black shades and his traditional black shirt to POPMart era. Romario brings the beer. Edmundo offers the uniform of Juventus (from Italy) to U2´s members. They were very excited, Edge was trainning the goals. Edmundo and Romario asked U2 to play in front head of the time, while both were at the defense. And the team (Edmundo, Romario and U2´s members) play against another team, the guys from jiu-jitsu. The U2´s members made their goals, inclusive Guggi.
U2 ask for wine and fruits to the hotel in 1998, in Brazil - january 29, 1998 - Different of the majority of the rock´s stars, which make some crazy requirement to the hotels, U2´s members were considered 'simple persons' by the workers of the hotels Copacabana Palace, in Rio and Renaissance, in Sao Paulo. The unique request to the hotel in Sao Paulo: mineral water, fruits, sandwichs, natural juices and red wine. In the contract between the band and the hotel, the stay of the band will be in total 'anonymous way'. The band were registered with false names, and occuped the presidential suite at 25 floor, and other suites 'Stanford' at 23 and 24 floor. In Rio de Janeiro, the band behave as normal persons. Despite, they had their own cooks, Bono and the band eat at the restaurant of the hotel, without any restriction. In Sao Paulo, the worry was the security; they twice the security to try obstruct the invasion of fans and the uproar. Under the area of the presidential suite there are 3 living rooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a balcony with a view to Paulista Avenue and a jacuzzi to 6 persons. read here
U2 fights plans to demolish its recording studio - january 29, 2002. U2 offers formal objections to a plan to demolish its Hanover Quay recording studio at a hearing of Dublin's planning commission, An Bord Pleanala. The band's lawyer called the studio a "landmark" during the hearing and argued that the studio where it has recorded four albums and has started recording new material this year should not be demolished. The Dublin Docks Development Authority (DDDA) has issued a compulsory purchase order on the building as part of a development plan in this area of the city.
Bono visits with Rabbi Arthur Schneier and greets day school students and parents
- January 29, 2010
On Friday, January 29th Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono, the lead singer of U2, visited Rabbi Schneier at Park East Synagogue. Through the work of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, Rabbi Schneier and Bono have developed a friendship as they both work for the cause of human rights around the world. Day School students and parents were treated with the opportunity to meet Bono at an assembly was held in the Synagogue. Bono delighted a very excited audience by singing "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and everyone joined in the chorus. Bono's visit capped a busy week for our Day School students who also had the opportunity to meet the Consuls General of Brazil and Austria. These visiting dignitaries offer our Day School students a unique way of learning geography and social studies. PICS: interference.com - /numbview
Celebrating 10th anniversary of The Global Fund - January 29, 2012 Appear alongside Bono, Bill Gates, and more! At our tenth anniversary celebration, we'll be projecting huge images of some of the leading lights in the fight against epidemic disease -- Bono, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and more. We want to show you right next to them. theglobalfund - video: youtube
Bonus Points
- January 29, 2013
When you subscribe (or resubscribe) to U2.com as well as the 15 live tracks on Edge's Picks, the CD that comes inside the bespoke edition of 'From The Ground Up', you can also instantly download five bonus tracks. You've been asking us where and when these tracks were recorded. Maybe you were there...
SPANISH EYES
Recorded at Estadio Anoeta, San Sebastian, 26th September 2010
PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE)
Recorded at Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, 3rd August 2009
NO LINE ON THE HORIZON
Recorded at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, 20th August 2009
DESIRE
Recorded at Subiaco Oval, Perth, 19th December 2010
ANGEL OF HARLEM
Recorded at Stade de France, Paris, 12th July 2009 - u2.com
"October" tour - january 29, 1981 - U2 perform in Northampton, England at the Iron Horse. A few songs into the set, someone comes onstage with an announcement for the audience: "Could you go back a little bit, we´ve got a very weak stage!"
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 29, 1985 - U2 perform in Offenbach, Germany at the Stadthalle. Bono sings part of "wooden Heart" during "Electric Co." and again dedicates the song "Bad" to the girls he had met on January 27, 1985.
U2´s members play soccer in Rio de Janeiro - january 29, 1998. When in Brazil, U2 marked the day jan 25th to a soccer game at Bebeto´s home (former player-soccer of Brazilian national team). But their travel to Buzios had clouds and winds, then Edge and Bono stayed at Ilha Rasa; Adam and Larry in Copacabana Pallace hotel in Rio. Two days after the 1st show in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro (jan 29th), Edmundo openned his home (with a soccer society field) to celebrate Romario´s birthday. No journalists, no photographs. U2 were invited. Bono was wearing his black shades and his traditional black shirt to POPMart era. Romario brings the beer. Edmundo offers the uniform of Juventus (from Italy) to U2´s members. They were very excited, Edge was trainning the goals. Edmundo and Romario asked U2 to play in front head of the time, while both were at the defense. And the team (Edmundo, Romario and U2´s members) play against another team, the guys from jiu-jitsu. The U2´s members made their goals, inclusive Guggi.
U2 ask for wine and fruits to the hotel in 1998, in Brazil - january 29, 1998 - Different of the majority of the rock´s stars, which make some crazy requirement to the hotels, U2´s members were considered 'simple persons' by the workers of the hotels Copacabana Palace, in Rio and Renaissance, in Sao Paulo. The unique request to the hotel in Sao Paulo: mineral water, fruits, sandwichs, natural juices and red wine. In the contract between the band and the hotel, the stay of the band will be in total 'anonymous way'. The band were registered with false names, and occuped the presidential suite at 25 floor, and other suites 'Stanford' at 23 and 24 floor. In Rio de Janeiro, the band behave as normal persons. Despite, they had their own cooks, Bono and the band eat at the restaurant of the hotel, without any restriction. In Sao Paulo, the worry was the security; they twice the security to try obstruct the invasion of fans and the uproar. Under the area of the presidential suite there are 3 living rooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a balcony with a view to Paulista Avenue and a jacuzzi to 6 persons. read here
U2 fights plans to demolish its recording studio - january 29, 2002. U2 offers formal objections to a plan to demolish its Hanover Quay recording studio at a hearing of Dublin's planning commission, An Bord Pleanala. The band's lawyer called the studio a "landmark" during the hearing and argued that the studio where it has recorded four albums and has started recording new material this year should not be demolished. The Dublin Docks Development Authority (DDDA) has issued a compulsory purchase order on the building as part of a development plan in this area of the city.
Bono visits with Rabbi Arthur Schneier and greets day school students and parents
Celebrating 10th anniversary of The Global Fund - January 29, 2012 Appear alongside Bono, Bill Gates, and more! At our tenth anniversary celebration, we'll be projecting huge images of some of the leading lights in the fight against epidemic disease -- Bono, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and more. We want to show you right next to them. theglobalfund - video: youtube
Bonus Points
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Bono and The Edge visit our U2 Exhibition
Bono and The Edge visit our U2 Exhibition
source: littlemuseum.ie
Rock stars usually arrive with a bang. But when Bono and The Edge decided to visit our new exhibition about the story of U2, they turned up unannounced – and we failed to recognize the stars!
Bono and The Edge – arguably the two most famous Dubliners alive today – made their way up to the third floor of the museum to visit a new exhibition that celebrates the success of the band over the last four decades.
The exhibition has drawn record crowds to the Little Museum, and it’s thought that the stars may have been confused for particularly eager fans. Bono and the Edge visited the museum over Christmas, but it was only last week that their autographs were discovered in our visitors book. The signatures were then authenticated by Professor Scott Calhoun, an expert on the band and one of the curators of our exhibition.
“Awesome!” is Bono’s verdict on the exhibition, which features never-seen photography, a Trabant designed by Maser, many rare recordings and a life-size statue of, eh, Bono.
According to our director Trevor White, “We’d like to say everyone was too cool to acknowledge the presence of Bono and the Edge. The truth is that we didn’t recognize them. They must have come the morning after our Christmas party.”
“It wasn’t the welcome we were hoping to give them,” says museum curator Simon O’Connor, “but at least they liked the exhibition.” U2: Made in Dublin remains on view at the Little Museum of Dublin source: littlemuseum.ie
source: littlemuseum.ie
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