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02.05.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: "song that you play in your own bedroom when no one is listening" / Madres de La Plaza de Mayo on-stage during the first ever show in Argentina / Bono with Fanning.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - february 5, 1985. U2 perform in Bologna, Italy at the Teatro Tenda. On the first night, Bono again yells "La prima, ma non ultima volta!" (The first but not the last time!) during "I Will Follow". Bono introduces "Seconds" as being "a message to the President!" The crowd is extremely excited, but there are no serious problems. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is played before "40" and is introduced as a "song that you play in your own bedroom when no one is listening." This version is still heavily improvised as Bono still doesn't know all the lyrics, and jokes about it during the song--"If you know the words just sing along, it doesn't matter if you make them right or wrong..."
"POPMart" tour - february 5, 1998. At the first of three shows in Buenos Aires -- the band's first shows ever in Argentina -- U2 brings a large group of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo on-stage as the band sings "One." The show ends with "Mothers of the Disappeared," during which most of the Mothers are brought to Bono's microphone to share the name of their "missing" children.
Bono chats with Fanning on Irish TV - february 5, 2000. Bono appears on RTE's "Saturday Night Live" TV program, which is hosted this week by longtime friend Dave Fanning. Fanning interviews Bono, but no songs are sung.
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02.04.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: the first time in Italy / meeting Mothers of the disappeared in Argentina / Tickets for U2 Dublin show sell out in record time !
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - february 4, 1985. U2 perform in Milan, Italy at the Palazetto Dello Sport. During a stop on the way to Milan, someone vandalizes the tour trucks and puts sugar in the gas tanks. The band arrive at the Palazetto Dello Sport just in time to play the concert, and go on stage without performing a soundcheck. "La prima, ma non ultima volta," Bono shouts from the stage--"The first but not the last time!" The band are very well received and each song is lapped up hysterically.
"U2 meet with Argentina's famous "Madres of the Plaza de Mayo" human rights group" - february 4, 1998. The group is investigating the whereabouts of the estimated 30,000 people who disappeared during Argentina's last dictatorship. While in Buenos Aires, Argentina, U2 meets with the famous "Madres de Plaza de Mayo" human rights group, which has made regular marches around the Plaza de Mayo in front of the Argentine Presidential Palace since the darkest days of that country's 1976-1983 military dictatorship to demand justice for their missing children. This Argentine group is similar to the El Salvador-based group Bono wrote about in the 1987 song "Mothers of the Disappeared."
Tickets for U2 Dublin show sell out in record time - february 4, 2005 - U2's record-breaking run of ticket sales for their forthcoming world tour, continued today with the sell-out of two concerts in Dublin. Over 150,000 tickets sold out in just under an hour for the two shows, which will take place at Croke Park in Dublin on June 24 and 25. The tickets went on sale at 8am this morning, priced between 59.50 and 80 euros, alongside tickets for shows in Paris and Nice. The Dublin concerts are part of the Irish rockers' Vertigo world tour, which kicks off in San Diego on March 28 and includes 13 other US shows, as well as 24 concerts in Europe.
U2 have already sold out concerts in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and London in the UK, as well as a number of shows in the USA, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia and the opening European date in Brussels. Many extra dates have had to be added to cope with the extraordinary demand for tickets. The record breaking sales look set to continue as tickets for U2 concerts in Vienna, Oslo and Amsterdam go on sale on Saturday, followed by tickets for shows in Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Chorzow on sale from Monday.
Escrito por Regina O'Numb às 02.04.2007
02.03.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: to allow younger people McGonagle's / Bono borrows some money and travels to London to plug U2 / Sales of "The Unforgettable Fire" surpass the 1 million mark / Rattle And Hum works / Achtung Baby sessions start in Dublin / Edge and Bono on "North And South Of The River" / Sales of "POP" surpass the $5.5 million US mark / U2 play halftime Super Bowl XXXVI in NEW ORLEANS / An open letter from Larry Mullen!"Early Ireland" - february 3, 1979 - U2 perform in Dublin, Ireland in all-ages session at McGonagle's in an afternoon gig for those too young to be served wine, and then Trinity College (The Buttery Bar & Restaurant) in the evening. In an attempt to allow younger people to hear them play, U2 play twice in the same day.
"Early Ireland" - february 1979. Bono borrows some money and travels to London to plug U2 at the offices of various record companies and music magazines.
"Early Ireland" - february 1980. U2 perform several dates (of which I'm unsure of the exact date): (Belfast, Queen's University), (Tullamoore, Bridge House), (Cork, Country Club), (Tullermeny, Garden of Eden Club).
"October" era - february 1982. U2 take 6 places in Irish DJ Dave Fanning's Top 50 of All-Time, including the number one spot with "11 O'clock Tick Tock". U2's album "October", peaked at #101 on Billboard, and is now on its way down the charts.
"The Unforgettable Fire" era - february 1985. Sales of "The Unforgettable Fire" surpass the 1 million mark.
"Rattle And Hum" era - february-july 1988. Recording sessions and editing work for "Rattle & Hum" take the band to and from Dublin, Ireland and Los Angeles, California. U2 spend these months pouring over 160 hours of concert footage and documentary footage with Phil Joanou, resulting in 90 minute feature film. They record songs at STS studios and A&M studios for the new album.
"Achtung Baby" era - february 1993. U2 begin to record new material in Dublin.
"Performing Rights Society" - february 1994. U2 issue a writ challenging the Performing Rights Society on their exclusive right to collect song writing royalties for performances of songs.
"North and South Of The River" - february 1995. Bono and The Edge team up with veteran Irish songwriter Christy Moore to record "North and South of the River" in Dublin's Windmill Lane Studios. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the track was available in Ireland only, and later released world-wide on the "Staring At The Sun" single.
"POP" era - february 1998. Sales of "POP" surpass the $5.5 million US mark.
"U2 performs at halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI" - february 3, 2002. U2 performs at halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. Bono walks through the crowd to take the stage as 'Beautiful Day' begins. A larger version of the heart is used for the stage, surrounded by people on the field and in the heart. As 'MLK' starts a screen rises from the back of the stage, which scrolls the names of the people lost in the World Trade Center disaster, fire and police departments, on the flights, and in the buildings themselves. The scrolling continues through most of 'Where the Streets Have No Name.' As the band's performance comes to an end, Bono reveals the U.S. flag-like lining of his jacket. The band's performance is well-received by both football fans and the media, as well as by other musicians who performed prior to the game including Paul McCartney and Mariah Carey. As for the game, the New England Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17 on a field goal on the game's last play.
watch "Beautiful Day" here - watch "MLK/Streets" here
"McGuinness adds new band to stable" - february 3, 2004.Irish media report today that Paul McGuinness has agreed to manage a new band, The Rapture. The Irish Voice describes the New York-based quartet as a "dance rock" band. McGuinness is quoted as saying "These people are a dynamite live act, and that's kind of what I like best about rock 'n' roll."
An open letter from Larry Mullen - february 3, 2005 - This is not something that I would normally do, but I feel that I have to do something to redress this situation. There was a mess up in the way the tickets were distributed through U2.com for the Vertigo pre-sale. Some of it was beyond our control, but some of it wasn't. I am now in the process of figuring out a way of distributing the tickets for our intended return to North America in the fall. The only fair way of doing this, is to give U2 Propaganda members, who are now U2.com members, priority in the queue. After that, people will be given priority in the order in which they joined. Many people who joined U2.com and didn't get tickets are understandably angry. They now have the option to get a full refund of their subscription fee. The idea that our long-time U2 fans and scalpers competed for U2 tickets through our own web site is appalling to me. I want to apologise to you who have suffered that. If your U2.com pre-sale experience has left you disappointed, I hope this will go some way towards reassuring you of our total commitment to our audience.
Slainte
Larry.
By the way, a note to those so-called U2 fans who are quick to accuse U2 of unseemly behaviour, I've only got two words for you...
Escrito por Regina O'Numb às 02.03.2007
02.02.2007
THIS DAY U2´S HISTORY: an this is also the end of my voice / MDH-begins film / MDH-US premiere / Bono-WEF / Bono, today = National Prayer Breakfast / Irish rockers U2 have won three prizes at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards!
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - february 2, 1985. U2 perform in Munich, Germany at Sedlmayerhalle. Bono's voice is in rough shape on this night. He misses most of the high notes on "Bad", and during "New Year's Day" his voice gives out completely. Bono jokes about the problem at the end of the show, "This is the end of 'The Unforgettable Fire Week', and this is also the end of my voice..."
Phil Joanou announces plans to film "Entropy", his second U2 based film - february 2, 1998.
Filming begins in Los Angeles on Million Dollar Hotel - february 2, 1999. Film crews begin shooting The Million Dollar Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The script is co-written and based on a story by Bono. The movie is being directed by the band's longtime friend, Wim Wenders, and will star the likes of Mel Gibson, Milla Jovovich, and others. Bono has a cameo appearance in the movie, too.
Million Dollar Hotel has U.S. premiere as Bono has war of words with Mel Gibson - february 2, 2001. Nearly a year after its premiere in Europe, The Million Dollar Hotel makes its U.S. premiere in limited distribution at movie theatres in New York and Los Angeles. Bono takes this as an opportunity to start a war of words with the film's lead actor, Mel Gibson, who months ago told Australian media that the movie was "as boring as a dog's arse."
Bono attends World Economic Forum - february 2, 2002. On day three of the World Economic Forum in New York, Bono sits on a panel and debates foreign aid with U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. Later in the day he joins Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates for a news conference on AIDS prevention in Africa. Gates announces that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will pledge another $50 million for anti-AIDS efforts in Africa.
Bono, today = National Prayer Breakfast - february 2, 2006 - WASHINGTON Preaching to President Bush at the National Prayer Breakfast, Bono (BAH'-noh) has proclaimed himself a "man of the cloth": leather. The Irish rocker and advocate for the poor was the main speaker at the Washington breakfast for politicians of all faiths. But he says he felt a little out of place in his role as preacher. He joked, "Please join me in praying I don't say anything we all regret." Bono used the appearance to promote "The One Campaign," a group he's leading that calls on the world's rich nations to dedicate one percent of their budgets to aiding the poor in Africa. Following Bono to the microphone, Bush praised the singer's efforts. He called Bono "an amazing guy" who's "used his position to get things done."
Irish rockers U2 have won three prizes at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards - february 2, 2006 - The band, who were represented by bass player Adam Clayton at the ceremony, won best Irish band, best Irish album and best live performance.
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02.01.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: "All Along The Watchtower" for the first time / "Southern Man" / U2 say bye bye Brazil / Bono in WEF-2002-NYC!
"October" tour - february 1, 1981. U2 perform in London, England at the Lyceum Ballroom. After an unexpected sell-out, over 700 fans are turned away at the doors.This night U2 perform "All Along The Watchtower" with Pete Wylie of the band Wah Heat! who is announced by Bono as "one of the new breed".
"The Unforgettable Tour" - february 1, 1985. U2 perform in Manneheim, Germany at Musensaal. The highlight of the show is Neil Young's "Southern Man" which hasn't been performed since 1982--only now, Bono accompanies with guitar.
U2 say bye bye Brazil - february 1, 1998 - After the last show in Brazil, U2, discretly embark to Argentina. They stayed at Renassence hotel, in Sao Paulo, until 8:00 p.m.
Bono attends World Economic Forum - february 1, 2002. Still at the World Economic Forum in New York, Bono meets with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, who promises that Africa will be the main topic of discussion at the upcoming G-8 Summit in Canada. Later, Bono offers comments to delegates gathered for an evening concert. There are reports that Bono also sings during the concert, but these reports are never confirmed.
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01.31.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: twice for "40" / last POPMart show in Brazil / WFE 2002-NYC / U2.com apologizes for ticket presale problems and offers membership refund !
"October" tour - january 31, 1981 - U2 perform in St. Albans, England at the City Hall.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 31, 1985 - U2 perform in Cologne, Germany at the Musensaal. Bono yells at the people in the balconies to stop throwing and tossing sparklers into the crowd below. During "Pride(In The Name of Love)" a girl jumps on stage and hugs Bono. After trying, unsuccessfully, to shake her off, Bono picks her up, carries her over to the edge of the stage, and puts her back into the crowd. The band return twice for "40". Support is "Belfegore".
"POPMart" tour - january 31, 1998 - São Paulo - Brazil - Morumbi Stadium. Since it was so hot the security gave out small cups of water to keep the audience from passing out of dehydration. The empty cups was quickly solved be some creative fans who stacked hundreds of them together in twenty foot towers and hoisted them into the air. During these days in Brazil, U2 gave to the fans comdons (50.000 to each concert in Brazil). As 9:30 approached The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony" started. During "I Will Follow" everyone was jumping up and down in unison, it made the cameras shake, and the images on the screen shake! Tonight's show was broadcast by MTV Brazil. Before starts "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Edge says that fact occurred in 1972 changed the history of his country and he dedicates the song to the people who work to peace in Northern Ireland. By the end of Streets Bono sings ****Ah eu to maluco****, which means ****Ah I´m crazy****Bono wishes Brazilian Soccer star Romario a Happy Birthday, at the start of "Staring At The Sun". Hearing the audience sing along during With or Without You was incredible, even during the break between choruses they kept singing "Oh, oh, oh, oh!" 40 blew me away, and left me in tears. Bono seemed to forget the lyrics again, and Edge extended the song by continuing to play the guitar as they walked off stage and down the ramp.
Bono attends World Economic Forum - january 31, 2002. Bono attends the annual World Economic Forum, held this year in New York City. Today, the first day of the Forum, finds Bono as a panelist during the opening discussion of world leaders. He sits on a panel with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Weisel, Queen Rania of Jordan, as well as leaders and diplomats from Afghanistan, the Phillippines, and others. Bono also surprises some delegates by announcing he will tour Africa in March with U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill. Bono, also says, he is a fan of Brazilian program to aid HIVPOSITIVE/AIDS.
U2.com apologizes for ticket presale problems and offers membership refund - january 31, 2005. Six days after the Vertigo Tour ticket presale fiasco, U2.com posts an apology on its web site and offers select U2.com members a chance to get a refund of their membership fees. Refunds will be made available to fans who have not used the presale password to purchase tickets. The announcement concludes with this: "We are sorry if we inadvertently gave the impression that the $40.00 subscription guaranteed you the tickets of your choice."
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01.30.2007
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!
"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.
"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.
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 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
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
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01.29.2007
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! "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 form 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. source: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/flyreggie/brasilvinofrutassp98good.jpg
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.
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01.28.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: "Bad" to the girls from red-lights district of Hamburg / U2 rest after Rio´s show!
"October" tour - january 28, 1981 - U2 perform in Norwich, England at the University of East Anglia.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 28, 1985 - U2 perform in Hamburg, Germany at the Congress Centre. Bono mentions his walk through the red-light district of Reeperbahn the night before. Bono dedicates "Bad" to "some people I feel in love with last night, some girls...some very nice and very pretty girls. This song is for them...this is called 'Bad'". Bono also referes to the Rockpalast concert at which the "Under A Blood Red Sky" version of "40" was recorded: "This is a song that sort of belongs to you people -- you put it ont he record...it's your voices..." Support is "Belfegore".
U2 rest after Rio´s show - january 28, 1998. Bono, The Edge and Adam Clayton rest all the day in the hotel, while Larry makes fitness at Ibeas Top Club. After the show, U2´s members fly by the helicopter at Jacarepagua autodrome to the heliport at Rodrigo de Freitas lake, then they came to the hotel by car. They arrived at the hotel at 0:30 a.m. Adam and Larry drunk some drinks and went to their suites, during a party at the hotel to the MTV US, with 50 persons, which finished at 5:00 a.m. Edge and Bono didn´t were at this party, they went directly to their suites. They were tired.
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01.27.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: U2 walk in the red-light district of Hamburg / U2 play at first time in Brazil / Bono at WEF! "Boy" tour - january 27, 1981 - U2 perform in Manchester, England at the Polytechnic School.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 27, 1985 - U2 walk through the heart of Hamburg, Germany and stop in the Reeperbahn, the central part of the red-light district. Bono meets a few street walkers and talks to them about their lives. Bono will dedicate the next two nights performances of "Bad" to them.
"POPMart" tour - january 27, 1998 - U2 play in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The usual 30 minute ride to the stadium takes 3 hours due to a massive traffic jam; almost a tragedy, the organization of Rio´s concert was very very bad, but the band haven´t guilt (fans are still arriving as U2 start the encore). Edge and Bono take their guitars to play "Desire," when the guys of Salgueiro (sambas´club) join them at the stage. In an interview to MTV after the show, Edge explained: "We had only one first contact with the the guys of Salgueiro and we did not have time to the rehearsal. The guys arrived only one hour before the show, and we decided play with them." The band wear yellow shirt #10 (Brazilian soccer team)* Listen to the show: here.
Bono attends the World Economic Forum - january 27, 2005. Bono attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today. He takes part in the "G8 and Africa" panel discussion with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa, Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair and Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo (pictured, with Bono).
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01.26.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: the first time of "Tomorrow" /U2´s press conference in Rio (see the photos)! "Boy" tour - january 26, 1981 - U2 perform in York, England at York University.
"October" tour - january 26, 1982 - U2 perform in Dublin, Ireland at the Royal Dublin Society Hall. Attendence is a 5000 person sellout. One reviewer writes of the first rock concert held at RDS, "U2 transformed this massive cowshed into an uninhibited exhibition of joy which has to be experienced to be believed." "Tomorrow" is performed for the first time accompanied by Vincent Kilfuffon uillean pipes. RDS is used for the first time to a rock concert. U2 play for the first time in a hall this size in their own right.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 26, 1985 - U2 perform in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Scadinavium.
U2´s Press Conference - january 26, 1998 - Having the four members in Rio de Janeiro, U2 made the soundcheck and happened the press conference at the evening, this day. The band were very funny, very enthusiastic to play after their vacations. They talked about the stage, their first experience in South America and about some errors which happen during the concert...look for them:
U2 arriving at the stage / Edge and Bono / Edge´s hands.... / Adam looking for Larry, while Edge and his glasses / U2 seated / Edge´s hands, again... / Edge´s chin...and Bono / Egde and Bono
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01.25.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Edge, the remarkable guitarist / Bono sings with The Corrs / Edge and Larry the first time in Brazil / Adam and Bono at Salgueiro / Vertigo Tour ticket presale fails before it starts / Bono in Davos!
"Boy" tour - january 25, 1981 - Edinburgh / Valentino´s Club. Support is Altered Images.
"The Unforgettable Fire" - january 25, 1985 - U2 perform in Stockholm, Sweden at the Ice Stadium. Mans Ivarson reviews the concert for a Swedish newspaper: "A your-arms-around-me dance on the stage of the Isstadion in front of 10,000 overcome fans as the singer Bono asked a girl from the crowd for a dance. That was the highlight of Irishmen's U2 rock mass yesterday. Rock mass! Yes, there was such an overflow of traditional rock symbols and gestures that it almost looked like a religious ritual. The fans had lighters, sparklers, flags and an enormous enthusiasm. U2's skill to caress and bait a rock crowd is not far removed from Bruce Springsteen's. Bono makes a big effort for the people in the bad seats and he occasionally is almost down in the crowd, flattering us fro our good English and thanking us deeply for coming. Sing for John Lennon, sing for Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix -- Bono and U2 not even for a moment let us forget that they represent the good guys in rock. Sure they are pleasant even if it can get a little bit too cute. But the music is hardly cute. It's hard, hypnotic rock with [The] Edge, the remarkable guitarist, as the leader. I don't understand how he does it, but his tones are like a never ending shooting star, forever glittering against a dark and cold backdrop."
Edge and Larry in Brazil - janaury 25, 1998 - Edge and Larry arrived, exactly 6 years ago, on jan 25, in Rio de Janeiro. This night Adam and Bono go to Salgueiro school-samba in Rio de Janeiro, they were seating in a VIP area, then Bono jumps to the floor where he dances with the people, while Adam (now, with moustache) is seating. A Very hot night!
Bono sings with The Corrs - january 25, 2002. Bono performs two songs with The Corrs, who are taping a live TV special for the U.S. in a studio outside Dublin. He duets with Andrea Corr on Ryan Adams's "When the Stars Go Blue" and on "Summer Wine," originally made famous by Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra. The Corrs' performance is recorded and will be released as a CD and TV special in March. Both songs with Bono are included.
Vertigo Tour ticket presale fails before it starts - january 25, 2005. What should be a time of joy for U2 fans around the world almost immediately becomes a nightmare as the online presale of Vertigo Tour tickets to paid U2.com members is a dismal failure. Tens of thousands of fans try to buy tickets via Ticketmaster and other official ticket outlets worldwide, but very few are able. Web sites crash and ticketing systems fail leaving most fans unable to even get a chance at buying tickets. The few U2.com members who are able to get past technical problems find that what were marketed as "some of the best seats in the house" are most commonly tickets in the upper levels of arenas, or far away seats at stadiums. Making matters worse is that thousands of General Admission tickets -- the actual "best seats in the house" -- are immediately listed for sale on auction and ticket broker web sites. The failure is a marketing disaster for U2, whose U2.com web site had charged members up to $40 for the opportunity to take part in the presale, selling the memberships with promises of "guaranteed priority booking" of concert tickets, and telling members of the now-defunct Propaganda offline fan club that they'd "go to the front of the line" during today's presale. Almost immediately, internet mailing lists and message boards are filled with the anger of thousands of fans who feel cheated out of $40 by the band they love. Some fans go so far as to suggest legal action against the band. U2.com itself remains largely mum on the issue, at first brushing off the problems as the result of incredible demand for U2 tickets. The uproar continues for a week, as U2 fan web sites continue to report on all the developments and push for the band to rectify the situation. It takes five days for Ticketmaster, acting at the request of U2, to begin making amends to U2 fans whose presale ticket purchases were killed by technical problems. And finally, a week after the presale failure, U2.com issues an apology for "inadvertently" giving the impression that U2.com members were guaranteed tickets. They offer a refund of U2.com membership fees to anyone who didn't use the presale password to purchase tickets.
Bono in Davos - january 25, 2006 - Bono has launched Product RED, a global brand which will raise funds to fight AIDS in Africa. It's not philanthropy, he said, but 'doing good, will turn out to be doing good business.' The launch of RED took place in Davos, Switzerland today, when Bono joined with American Express, Gap, Converse and Giorgio Armani to unveil the T-shirts, shoes, sunglasses and credit card which are the first items in the new line. A portion of profits from the sale of RED products will support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tubercolosis and Malaria, particularly programmes in Africa with a focus on women and children.
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01.24.2007
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!
"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 on jan 24, 1998, the first time in Brazil, in Rio.
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01.23.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: 4 songs to BBC Northern Ireland TV / after 5-week breadk / Norway´s fans sing along during the encore / TV3 in Ireland / Edge models in Dublin! "Boy" tour - january 23, 1981(exact date is unknown) - U2 and "Stiff Little Fingers" perform together in Belfast's Queen's University for a BBC Northern Ireland TV special. Four songs from their set are eventually broadcast on August 12 (The Ocean / 11 O´Clock Tick Tock / Cry-Electric Co. / Out Of Control). Towards the end of the month, they embark on a short UK tour, with "Altered Images" opening
"October" tour - january 23, 1982 - U2 perform in Galway, Ireland at Leisureland, after 5-week break. The "October" tour resumes with three shows in Ireland. A concert in Belfast is cancelled because of the bad state of the venue´s floor.
"The Unforgettable Fire" tour - january 23, 1985 - U2 start the European leg of "The Unforgettable Fire" tour with a concert in Drammen, Norway at Drammenshalle. The audience aren´t all that familiar with the songs, but during the encore the crowd actually sing along and the band seem to have attained their goal.
TV3 in Ireland - january 23, 1998. Paul McGuinness along with several others and several companies, announce TV3 in Ireland. It is due to launch in the fall of 1998.
Edge models for charity - january 23, 2003. The Edge takes to the catwalk tonight to model at the Brown-Thomas International Fashion Show in Dublin. The event at Dublin's Point Theatre benefited charities including the Chernobyl Children's Project, ISPCC and The Christina Noble Foundation. The band's drummer Larry Mullen said: "I think the Edge was brilliant on the catwalk tonight."I did it last year and I jumped off the stage. Now I'm banned. "But as much as I love the boys here tonight, you can't beat the girls." Edge modelled having Elvis Presley´s "A Little Less Conversation'" at backing...Watch Edge on youtube
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01.22.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Man Of The Year / U2-7 / AFI Awards / The Edge at Sundance !
'Bono gets Man of the Year at NRJ Awards' - january 22, 2000. Bono receives the "Man of the Year" award at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, France for his work on behalf of Jubilee 2000. He attends the festivities with his wife, Ali, and 5-month-old son Eli.
'U2 release 7 EP in U.S.' - january 22, 2002.U2 release a 7-track EP titled 7, which is sold only through the Target department store chain in the U.S. The EP includes songs from various All That You Can't Leave Behind singles that were never released in the U.S. previously. An estimated 100 CDs are distributed to each of Target's 1,055 stores in the U.S. The CD is also available through the Target.com web site.
'Bono hangs with Jim Sheridan at AFI Awards' - january 22, 2004. Bono attends the American Film Institute Awards in Los Angeles with director Jim Sheridan. Sheridan's film, In America is honored as one of the AFI's 10 best movies of 2003. Bono wrote the lyrics to the movie's theme, "Time Enough for Tears."
The Edge at Sundance - january 22, 2006. U2´s guitarist The Edge, was at independent film´s festival Sundance, in Utah, US, where presented the film "Leonard Cohen I´m Your Man", by Lian Lunson. U2 performs in the film, which portraits the canadian singer and composer Leonard Cohen, during a performance beside him.
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01.21.2007
THESE DAYS - U2´S HISTORY: Photos 1979/1980!!!!Bono seen here at a previous address of The Hot Press, then in Mount St. Dublin. He was writing his article 'the u2 way by Bono' for the magazine's 1980 year book. The night before U2 played at the Junior Common Room, just over the main entrance at Trinity College Dublin City. This photo is dated 12th January 1980. look for Bono, 26 years ago...
This photo was taken During the 'Dark Space' 24 hr. Punk/New Wave Festival, Project Arts Centre, Dublin, 16th - 17th January 1979. Seen here is member of the long since defunct band The Atrix, The Edge and Adam Clayton. He toys with a broken guitar that was made by Richard Evans of The Virgin Prunes. look for Edge, Adam anda broken guitar, 27 years ago...
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01.20.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: the most profitable live act / Automatic Baby!
U2 is named - january 20, 1988. U2 is named the most profitable live act in the US, grossing $35 million on their American Tour.
Automatic Baby - january 20, 1993. Larry and Adam team up with REM's Micheal Stipe and Mike Mills in Washington for a performance of "One" at the MTV 1993 Rock & Roll Inaugural Ball for newly elected American President Bill Clinton.
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01.19.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Bono inducts Bob Marley / "Hands" wins a Golden Globe!
"Bono inducts Bob Marley" - january 19, 1994 - Bono inducts Bob Marley into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York. (Here's the poem/speech Bono wrote and read when he was asked to induct the late Bob Marley into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 19, 1994.) "I know claiming Bob Marley is Irish might be a little difficult here tonight, but bear with me. Jamaica and Ireland have a lot in common: Naomi Campbell, Chris Blackwell, Guinness, a fondness for little green leaves -- the weed. Religion. The philosophy of procrastination -- don't put off 'til tomorrow what you can put off til the day after. Unless, of course, it's freedom. We are both islands; we were both colonies. We share a common yoke: the struggle for identity, the struggle for independence, the vulnerable and uncertain future that's left behind when the jackboot of empire is finally retreated. The roots, the getting up, the standing up, and the hard bit: the staying up. In such a struggle, the voice of Bob Marley was the voice of reason. These were love songs that you could admit listening to; songs of hurt, hard but healing, tough going; songs of Freedom, where that word meant something again; Redemption songs. A sexy revolution where Jah is Jehovah on street level. Not over his people but with his people. Not just stylin', jammin'. Down the line of Judah, from Ethiopia, where it all began for the Rastaman. I spent some time in Ethiopia with my wife, Ali, and everywhere we went we saw Bob Marley's face. There he was, dressed to hustle God. Let my people go. An ancient plea. Prayers catching fire in Mozambique, Nigeria, the Lebanon, Alabama, Detroit, New York, Notting Hill, Belfast. Dr. King in dreads. A Third and a First World superstar. Mental slavery ends where imagination begins. Here was this new music, rocking out of the shantytowns, lolling, loping rhythms, telling it like it was, like it is, like it ever shall be. Skanking. Ska. Blue Beat. Rock Steady. Reggae. Dub. And now ragga. And all of this from a man who drove three BMWs. BMW -- Bob Marley and the Wailers, that was his excuse! Rock and roll loves its juvenilia, its caricatures, its cartoons. The protest singer, the pop star, the sex god, your mature messiah types [laughs]. We love the extremes, and we're expected to choose: the mud of the blues or the oxygen of gospel, the hellhounds on our trail or the band of angels. Well, Bob Marley didn't choose or walk down the middle. He raced to the edges, embracing all extremes, creating a oneness. His oneness. One love. He wanted everything at the same time. Prophet. Soul rebel. Rastaman. Herbsman. Wildman. A natural, mystic man. Lady's man. Island man. Family man. Rita's man. Soccer man. Showman. Shaman. Human. Jamaican! So the spirit of Bob and the spirit of Jah lives on, in his son Ziggy and his lover Rita Marley. I'm proud to welcome Bob Marley into the Hall of Fame. Amen!
"U2 wins a Golden Globe" - january 19, 2003 - U2's "Hands That Built America" wins a Golden Globe Award for BEST ORIGINAL SONG. The song is featured as the theme from Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York film.
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01.16.2007
THIS DAY U2'S HISTORY - U2 scores in Rolling Stone poll - Chaos in Sao Paulo to get the tickets.
U2 scores in Rolling Stone poll - january 16, 2005. U2 scores big in the 2004 Rolling Stone magazine readers' poll, taking the No. 1 spot in voting for Best Single ("Vertigo"), Best Album (Bomb), Artist of the Year, Best Band, and Best Video ("Vertigo"). They didn't do quite so well in the critics' poll, with "Vertigo" ranking No. 7th for Best Single and Bomb also 7th for Best Album.
Chaos in Sao Paulo - january 16, 2006. Chaos mark the 1st day to the fans to get tickets for the 1st show of Vertigo tour in Sao Paulo. Sold out.
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01.15.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: "Stories For Boys" on The Late Late Show / Edge inducts "The Yardbirds"!
U2 on Irish TV - january 15, 1980. U2 perform "Stories For Boys" on Ireland's long-running The Late Late Show, hosted by Gay Byrne. The following week, U2 win five awards in the Hot Press Reader's Poll, beating both "The Boomtown Rats" and "Thin Lizzy" in most categories.
The Edge inducts "The Yardbirds" - january 15, 1992. The Edge joins Keith Richards, Neil Young and Jimmy Page for a version of "Big River" at the New York Waldorf-Astoria. He had been invited there to induct "The Yardbirds" into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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01.14.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Bono in Africa!
Bono speaks in Africa - january 14, 2002.Bono attends the opening of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Malawi. He's joined by economist Proffessor Jeffery Sachs of Harvard University to present a World Health Organisation (WHO) macro-economic committee report on global health needs to the gathering.
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01.12.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Bono talks about poverty in Rotterdam!
Bono talks about poverty in Rotterdam - january 12, 2006. Bono is the guest speaker tonight at a meeting in Rotterdam of top officials from the Dutch postal group TPG. Bono, who has praised the company in the past for its work with the World Food Bank, speaks about African famine relief.
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01.11.2007
THIS DAY - U2'S HISTORY: Edge attends Stephen Hawking lecture at Cambridge!
'Edge attends Hawking lecture at Cambridge' - january 11, 2002. The Edge - proving Bono right when he introduced Edge as "the scientist in the band" during the Elevation Tour -- is in attendance at a lecture today by star physicist Stephen Hawking at Cambridge University. Edge is later quoted as saying "I was there to learn something about quantum physics."
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01.10.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: the end of "LoveTown" tour!
"LoveTown" tour - january 10, 1990 - Rotterdam / Holland - The fourth night is the final performance of the "LoveTown" tour. Two hours before the show, Bono steps outside to sign autographs. The show begins with an incredible performace of "Bullet The Blue Sky". Bono wanders throughout the arena during the song, and security struggle to keep up with him. He returns to the stage for the start of "Desire", during which he sings parts of "1969" and "So You Wanna Be A Rock & Roll Star". From the view from the sides of the stage, drum technician Sam O'Sullivan can be seen drumming along to most of the songs. A spoken word version of a verse of "In God's Country" is used as the introduction to "All Along The Watchtower". "Slow Dancing" is played for the first time since its public performance in Osaka, Japan on December 1, 1989. The encore is remarkable for the thank-you's addressed to the crew. The first come before the performance and during the introduction of "Love Rescue Me". Bono thanks everyone for being "a hero of mine": B.B. King, The Edge, Larry Mullen, Adam, Lighting designer Peter Williams, sound engineer Joe O'Herlihy, bass technician Shelley, guitar technician Fraser McAllister, drum technician Sam O'Sullivan, A.J. Hewson. Bono attempts to pull manager Paul McGuinness on stage, but he refuses and Bono points to him, "There's a man hiding down there...Paul McGuinness, manager of U2...he's a hero of mine. The list goes on and on...just like we hope to do." The second group of "heroes" comes midway through "Love Rescue Me", "Sophia and Claudia are heroes of mind, Regine Moylett, hero of mine...Douglas, Dave, Steve, our tour manager Dennis Sheehan, Tim..." Bono turns to the audience to address them, "And while we're at it, you're all f---ing heroes of mine!" At the end of the encore, the band, and B.B. King's band stand hand-in-hand in a long chain down the front of the stage. U2 return for a surprise second encore, and offer stunning performances of "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" and "Out of Control". Silhouettes of two crew members doing aerobatic tricks on ropes appear behind the stage. A white flag with "U2: A Celebration" written on it is thrown on stage at the end of the show. Bono drapes it across the drum kit and says, "You could call it that, all right..." The other three members of the band leave the stage, leaving Bono shining a spotlight over the audience. He waves "Good-bye" for a few seconds and then is gone. The "LoveTown" tour is over, and now, U2 take a two year break from touring.
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01.09.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Adam and Dutch U2 Fan Clubs / "One Tree Hill" in Holland / "Discotheque" video / "Elevation" tour / Edge and Bono and "Hands"!
Adam Clayton attends the Dutch U2 Fan Club's convention - january 9, 1987 - Amsterdam, Holland at the Paradiso. He accepts a gold record from the fan club president, Annelies de Haan, who was presenting the award on behalf of Island's distributor in Holland, Ariola Records.
"LoveTown" tour - january 9, 1990 - Rotterdam / Holland - Sport Paleis Ahoy. The third night's performance includes a mixed-up version of "I Will Follow" in which Bono switches two verses. This error results in the band completely screwing up the song. "One Tree Hill" is performed for the first time in Holland, and the crowd sing the final verse in harmony with Bono. The end of "Running to Stand Still" has a verse of "Dirty Old Town" added, albeit with some of the words changed: "I kissed my gal, in the Docker's pub..." When U2 return for the encore, Bono jokes with the crowd, "We've got people here tonight from all over the world, I believe. All over the world and Belgium".
Discotheque video premieres on MTV - january 7, 1997. MTV premieres the video for "Discotheque," which features U2 dressed up as the Village People.
Plans for "Elevation" tour - january 9, 2001 - U2 announces details of the first leg of its Elevation World Tour. The North American tour will begin in late March in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and send the band across the continent and back before winding up in mid-June in the New York area.
Bono not going to Iraq - january 9, 2003. As tensions continue to mount in Iraq, a U2 spokesperson issues a statement refuting recent London media reports that Bono is planning to visit Iraq to protest the looming war there. "There is no truth whatsoever to this story", the statement says.
Bono and Edge sing 'Hands' in Dublin - january 9, 2003. Bono and Edge attend the Dublin premiere of Martin Scorsese's film 'Gangs of New York', and perform their soundtrack contribution, 'The Hands That Built America' at a party marking the premiere.
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01.08.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: 'Discotheque' / U2 dominates RS mag / Edge speaks out against piracy!
Discotheque cleared for radio airplay - january 8, 1997.U2 officially releases "Discotheque" to radio stations worldwide. The release is earlier than originally planned due to Internet and previous radio "leaks" of the song.
U2 sweep Rolling Stone magazine polls - january 8, 2002. U2 dominates the annual Rolling Stone magazine polls. The 2001 version has U2 winning three categories in the Critics' Poll and 8 categories in the Readers' Poll.
Edge speaks out against music piracy - january 8, 2004. Edge makes an appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, speaking out against music piracy along with Sheryl Crow and actor Ben Affleck. They're joined on stage by country artist Toby Keith, Dr. Dre, and Jimmy Iovine among others.
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01.07.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Mission: Impossible / Discotheque / Walk On!
Adam and Larry are nominated for a Grammy - january 7, 1997. Adam and Larry's version of the Mission: Impossible theme is nominated for a Grammy Award in the POP INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR AN ORCHESTRA, GROUP OR SOLOIST category.
Discotheque gets first official radio airplay - january 7, 1977. Paul McGuinness hand-delivers "Discotheque" to Dublin radio personality and longtime U2 friend, Dave Fanning, for its first "official" airplay on Ireland's 2FM.
Walk On gets another Grammy nomination - january 7, 2003.U2's "Walk On" is nominated for a Grammy Award in the BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCAL category. The song nominated is the live version that U2 performed during the America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon for victims of the September 11th attacks. The album version of "Walk On" from All That You Can't Leave Behind won the coveted RECORD OF THE YEAR Grammy at last year's awards.
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01.06.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Edge is spotlighted by A.J. / Sydney video is nominated / no concert!
"LoveTown" tour - january 6, 1990 - Rotterdam - Holland - Sport Paleis Ahoy. Edge´s guitar fails to work during "Desire". During "Bullet The Blue Sky" Bono jumps off the stage and runs to the audience in the stands to shake hands. While Edge plays his solo and is spotlighted by A.J., Bono runs over the slanting cycle track of the arena and holds on to someone while he tries to get A.J.´s attention. A.J. forgets about Edge, turns around and catches his cousin Bono in a bright beam of light, as he finds his way back on stage again. The second night's performance of "Running to Stand Still" is remarkable in that an extra, and possibly improvised verse is added to the song. Bono apologizes for his vocal problems in December 1989 during the encore, "Sorry I screwed up and you all had to come back. I think this is a good place to end our tour, because we kind of started out in a way over here..."
Sydney video nominated for a Grammy Award - january 6, 1995. The Zoo TV -- Live From Sydney video is nominated for a Grammy Award: Best Music Video, Longform.
U2 says no concert at Freedom of Dublin ceremony - january 6, 2000. Despite a previous announcement by Dublin's Lord Mayor, U2 announces that they will not perform a free concert in Dublin when city leaders give the band the "Freedom of Dublin" award on March 19. The announcement is met with criticism in and around Dublin.
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01.05.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Bono joins Jim Kerr / "..."We're playing these concerts because we're going to go away for a while after these concerts, and start all over again...Really... / U2´s tour is delayed!"
Bono joins Jim Kerr - january 5, 1985 -Bono joins Jim Kerr of "Simple Minds" onstage at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. They duet on Al Green's "Take Me to the River" and "The Doors" "Light My Fire".
"LoveTown" tour - january 5, 1990 - U2 perform four shows in Rotterdam, Holland at the Sport Paleis Ahoy. These are the concerts scheduled to make up the December 18, 19 and 20, 1989 concerts that were cancelled when Bono severely strained his voice. On the first night, the show starts with "God Part II" and Bono shouting to the crowd, "I can sing! I can sing!...or as they say in my hometown, that's a matter of opinion!" Bono has some trouble finding someone to play guitar during "People Get Ready" as several people get on stage and make an effort to play, "The last one's going to need an ambulance if he's not telling the truth!" Bono shouts. One more guy gets up on stage and is able to play the guitar--"Hallelujah!" Bono roars. "As well as teaching me how to play guitar, B.B. King has been helping me learn how to sing so that I don't screw up my voice," Bono explains to the crowd before "Love Rescue Me", "We're playing these concerts because we're going to go away for a while after these concerts, and start all over again...Really. We've had a great ten years, you've spoiled us rotten, and we're going to have another great ten years. We're just going away for a while."
"U2's tour (and announcement) is delayed" - january 5, 2005. Rolling Stone magazine reports on its web site that U2 has postponed its upcoming tour due to a "family illness." The magazine reports that the tour was due to be announced and tickets would go on sale later this month, but those plans are also delayed. Paul McGuinness had announced two months earlier that the tour would begin March 1st in Florida. As the news spreads online, fans use mailing lists and message boards to post messages of prayers and support.
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01.04.2007
THIS DAY - U2´S HISTORY: Grammy nominations: POPMart Mexico City, Elevation, Walk On... / ESPN premieres ABOY!
PopMart Mexico City home video gets Grammy nomination - january4, 2000. U2's PopMart Live From Mexico City video is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Long Form Music Video category. (The video does not win when awards are announced in February.)
U2 picks up 8 Grammy nominations - january 4, 2002. U2 gets 8 nominations for the 2002 Grammy Awards, including two nominations in one category with "Elevation" and "Walk On" nominated for BEST ROCK SONG. They also earn nominations in the key categories ALBUM OF THE YEAR, SONG OF THE YEAR, and RECORD OF THE YEAR.
"All Because Of You" - january 4, 2005 - ABC and ESPN score premiere of U2 music video. U2's new video for "All Because Of You" -- shot six weeks ago on the streets of New York -- makes it world premiere tonight on ABC-TV when an edited version of the video airs at halftime of the Orange Bowl college football championship game. The full version airs later in the evening on ESPN's "Sportscenter" program. In both cases, the clip has highlights from the football game edited into it. The full video without football highlights is also made available for viewing on the ESPN.com web site.
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