THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: january 24

THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: "Twilight" to Peter Rowen / some autographs before the show / penthouse in The Clarence / Adam and Bono the first time in Brazil / Bono in Washington / Bono, Bill Gates and Michael Dell announce Dell + Windows (PRODUCT) RED / Gore, Bono warn World Economic Forum / David Guetta Dishes On U2 Collaboration / Artist Guggi draws U2 pals to his new collection (pics: Edge&Morleigh - Bono&Ali - Adam) !

"Boy" tour - january 24, 1981. U2 perform in Glasgow, Scotland at Strathclyde University. Before 'Twilight" Bono points to the "Boy" backdrop, explaining the different sleeve of the album in Europe and USA. Bono dedicates "Twilight" to Peter Rowen.

"October" tour - january 24, 1982. U2 perform in Cork, Ireland at City Hall. Before the show a group of fans approach Bono for his autograph: "They didn't want to talk; they wanted bits of me. They wanted me to write my name down on scraps of paper. Incidents like that make me think about the whole thing -- we're not into that gladiators, dinosaur rock thing," he would later say in an interview in Hot Press Magazine.

Clarence Hotel...january 24, 1998. Billy Joel and Elton John both book the luxury penthouse suite in the Clarence Hotel, which has become Dublin's top hotel suite. Former guests in the suite include Jack Nicholson, Tina Turner, Noel Gallagher, Naomi Campbell and "The BackStreet Boys".

Adam and Bono in Rio - january 24, 1998 - Adam and Bono arrived the first time in Brazil, in Rio.

Bono in Washington, january 24, 2007:

 Senator Lautenberg meets with U2's Bono to discuss the role that the U.S. government can play in combating the global threat of HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases.




Bono, Bill Gates and Michael Dell announce Dell + Windows (PRODUCT) RED - January 24, 2008 - Bono, co-founder of (RED); Bill Gates, founder and Chairman of Microsoft; and Michael Dell, founder and Chairman of Dell; together at the World Economic Forum announce that Dell and Microsoft are joining (RED) to help fight AIDS in Africa, with the introduction of a series of Dell (PRODUCT) RED personal computers powered by Windows Vista Ultimate (PRODUCT) RED.

Gore, Bono warn World Economic Forum - January 24, 2008 - DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - Former Vice President Al Gore and U2 front man Bono offered measured praise Thursday for efforts in tackling climate change and global poverty, but warned the World Economic Forum that conditions were not improving as much as they could. photos: interference.com

David Guetta Dishes On U2 Collaboration - January 24, 2011 - source: mtv.com - read: reginaonumbblog.zip.net

Artist Guggi draws U2 pals to his new collection (pics: Edge&Morleigh - Bono&Ali - Adam)

 January 24, 2013 - A HOST of famous friends have gathered together to celebrate internationally acclaimed artist Guggi's first exhibition in Ireland in four years – and leading the way was best friend Bono. There was a glowing turnout as Guggi unveiled his latest collection at the Kerlin Gallery in Dublin last night. Showing his continued support for the creative visionary, the U2 frontman, who arrived with wife Ali Hewson, told the Irish Independent of his delight to see his close friend's work come to fruition. "Normally I get to enjoy a preview of the pieces beforehand in the studio, but things have been so busy this time I didn't get a chance. He's just getting better and better every time, we're all so proud of him. He's extraordinary." The superstar said he'll definitely consider adding to his growing collection by purchasing a painting. Bono and Hewson were accompanied by The Edge and his wife, Morleigh Steinberg. While he has shown in the UK, US and Argentina in recent months, guest of honour Guggi told the Irish Independent that it was particularly special to see his 21 pieces hang on the walls in Dublin again. "This is my home town, I come from here and it's always particularly special when an exhibition is here. "I'm surprised and flattered by the turnout, it's fantastic. It means everything to have my friends and family here." It was also a family occasion for Guggi, who arrived with his wife, Sibylle, and their four boys, Noah, Eliah, Caleb and Gideon. - Laura Butler - source: independent.ie - pics: interference.com - interference.com