Are you going?
This will be my 5th time seeing these guys. I am going to the San Jose show in April. I can't wait. These guys put on the best show. I have been to many concerts from small clubs to stadiums. Seeing U2 in an arena is the best. They use the whole place, not just the stage to put on a show.
I saw them twice on the last tour, the second show being the best ever. It was a few weeks after 9/11 and they played in Oakland. Such emotion. First thing I remember was Bono pulling some guy on stage that had a sign that said "ME+GUITAR=ANY U2 Song". So U2 obliged and gave the man a guitar. The guy plays, "A Sort of Homecoming" a song off their Unforgettable Fire Album. The band, was well... shocked! Bono started singing and blew some of the words but the crowd more than made up for it. At the end of show though is when U2 played like they are known for. Simply put, they played "All That You Can't Leave Behind" while a backdrop of names of the individuals that parished in 9/11 was displayed nearly one by one. These guys knew America, if not the world was hurting. To recognize this, like they did in such a powerful way, with a song that was written for the ultimate freedom fighter was incredible. If you are a fan, I highly recommend seeing this band live if you haven't. This band brings more to the show than any band you have seen. (OK, Mike Ness is a helluva performer but this is bigger)
This is the best band ever! Why? Two words: Longetivity and relevance
Name a band that has been popular longer, continuously and has its original members. Who goes into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, with their 25 year requirement, still in their prime?
Read my related U2 story here.
I saw them twice on the last tour, the second show being the best ever. It was a few weeks after 9/11 and they played in Oakland. Such emotion. First thing I remember was Bono pulling some guy on stage that had a sign that said "ME+GUITAR=ANY U2 Song". So U2 obliged and gave the man a guitar. The guy plays, "A Sort of Homecoming" a song off their Unforgettable Fire Album. The band, was well... shocked! Bono started singing and blew some of the words but the crowd more than made up for it. At the end of show though is when U2 played like they are known for. Simply put, they played "All That You Can't Leave Behind" while a backdrop of names of the individuals that parished in 9/11 was displayed nearly one by one. These guys knew America, if not the world was hurting. To recognize this, like they did in such a powerful way, with a song that was written for the ultimate freedom fighter was incredible. If you are a fan, I highly recommend seeing this band live if you haven't. This band brings more to the show than any band you have seen. (OK, Mike Ness is a helluva performer but this is bigger)
This is the best band ever! Why? Two words: Longetivity and relevance
Name a band that has been popular longer, continuously and has its original members. Who goes into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, with their 25 year requirement, still in their prime?
Read my related U2 story here.
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