The U2 warm up threads

[The Nal]

Pete Townshend is THE most interesting musician/composer of my generation ( ), but he often says things that contradict other statements he has made

[The Nal]

didn't they (Bono & Townshend) go to see Springsteen at Hammersmith Odeon together?

(not particularly relevant....)

[The Nal]

you're right...

I'm wrong...

I knew there was some connection

Any band that wanted to be good live looked up to The Who.

[ivan]

I thought Townshend took Bruce to see U2? Funny how any bands worth their salt these days were massive Who fans.

[The Nal]

On their recent DVD "Beyond The Lighted Stage " - Neil Peart admits to being the biggest Who fan

and a total obsessive !

[tevaburger]

On their recent DVD "Beyond The Lighted Stage " - Neil Peart admits to being the biggest Who fan

and a total obsessive !

[wbarenno]

If this is the way they start glastonbury the crowd will be eating out of their hands from then get go.

Even Better Then The Real Thing from Brazil.

[george424]

If this is the way they start glastonbury the crowd will be eating out of their hands from then get go.

Even Better Then The Real Thing from Brazil.

[george424]

What are the chances of Gimmee Shelter??

Or any other cover?

Edited April 11, 2011 by george424

[wbarenno]

Slight chance of Jagger i reckon , been a couple of rumours , fingers crossed!

[The Nal]

has there??

[ivan]

If this is the way they start glastonbury the crowd will be eating out of their hands from then get go.

Even Better Then The Real Thing from Brazil.

[Aussie@Glasto]

About 12 years ago me and a mate went to Wembley Stadium for the PopMart show.

Neither of us were massive U2 fans and went on a 400 mile round trip still not decided on whether we were going to watch them or not.

When we got there the tickets were virtually worthless so we went in.

What followed was a mindblowing 2 and a half hours and the greatest stage show that has yet to be bettered (for me, of course).

So good we went to Roundhay Park in Leeds 6 days later and did it all again.

These guys WILL kick arse. I have no doubt.

[danbailey80]

Thanks for that but

I could not see anything for the camera phones

[Mardy]

I don't understand people who stand there starring at a phone screen, next to 50 others doing the same thing. WATCH THE f**kING GIG..

[Digi]

Just incase anyone is interested the U2 show tonight from Sao Paulo is being broadcast live by Brazilian radio and by U2.com to subscribers

http://oifm.com.br/oi-fm/ is the address for the radio station and Sao Paulo is 4 hours behind UK time, so I figure you'd need to tune in around midnight our time!

Tis going to be a late one in the Digi household!

[danbailey80]

definitely. drives me f**king crazy. and does it ever get watched again, this blurry, shaky tiny image? does it bollocks. absolutely baffled as to why people do it.

[The Nal]

Just incase anyone is interested the U2 show tonight from Sao Paulo is being broadcast live by Brazilian radio and by U2.com to subscribers

http://oifm.com.br/oi-fm/ is the address for the radio station and Sao Paulo is 4 hours behind UK time, so I figure you'd need to tune in around midnight our time!

Tis going to be a late one in the Digi household!

[danbailey80]

Just incase anyone is interested the U2 show tonight from Sao Paulo is being broadcast live by Brazilian radio and by U2.com to subscribers

http://oifm.com.br/oi-fm/ is the address for the radio station and Sao Paulo is 4 hours behind UK time, so I figure you'd need to tune in around midnight our time!

Tis going to be a late one in the Digi household!

[Digi]

if anyone burns this or knows a link to download it tomorrow let me know....sorry U2 but not technically a copyright is it...?

[Gerwin]

Just been listening to U2 for the past half hour and wow i'm so excited to see them this year. When they were announced for last year i was like eh i'll see them if no-one better is on. But after begining to listen to them more and more it will take something massive to top them. It's going to be special !

[Wooderson]

Just been listening to U2 for the past half hour and wow i'm so excited to see them this year. When they were announced for last year i was like eh i'll see them if no-one better is on. But after begining to listen to them more and more it will take something massive to top them. It's going to be special !

Edited April 14, 2011 by Wooderson

[george424]

Hi, I'm trying to raise money so I can go to Glasto this year, and selling some stuff on eBay.

Thought that possibly you would be interested in this;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U2-Interview-PICTURE-DISC-7-single-/230610246011?pt=UK_Records&hash=item35b171197b#ht_500wt_1156

I would REALLY appreciate it if you would like to purchase, thanks!

[Digi]

Hi, I'm trying to raise money so I can go to Glasto this year, and selling some stuff on eBay.

Thought that possibly you would be interested in this;

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...b#ht_500wt_1156

I would REALLY appreciate it if you would like to purchase, thanks!

[Gnomicide]

In all the excitement of getting a ticket, it's only just hit me reading this thread that not only am I going to Glastonbury but I'm going to see fecking U2 there as well!

Still one of the greatest moments from the many gigs I've been to over the years was during a U2 show at the Manchester MEN in 2001 (I think).

They played BAD and it faded out into 40 and then as the crowd sang "How long to sing this song" the into to Where the Streets Have No Name kicked in. Just brilliant.

Then again, I've also just realised that it's 22 years since I last saw them perform with BB King in Paris. So my excitement is somewhat tinged with a sudden feeling of old age.