Love this man Him and the lads have been a constant in my life since my teens And as a 50 year old man I still turn to them when I'm down Thank you for the music and words
They affected my life in more ways than I can ever describe or list. If they played all of their songs live that had meaning to me, the show would be days long. Thankyou U2
I watched Bono & The Edge:A Sort Of Homecoming on Disney Plus & seeing a concert in some documentary way was just pure amazing.I would one day go to Dublin & maybe get a U2 experience tour.
I always felt as though this band didn't allow you to escape from reality but brings us into reality in a way that unites and that is through music. Beautiful. Thank you for this. ✌️
Same here, but my interest in them is restricted to their first four albums (Boy, October, War and Unforgettable Fire). Those four constitute one of the best four-album sequences of any band ever.
U2’s music has often been my go to during my most saddest moments in my life dealing with loss, abandonment, and deep sadness. Especially since the passing of my adopted mom several months ago.💔😢🥀 “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” is a deeply personal favorite of mine as I often think of the loss of my own biological dad. Love me some Bono and he’s got, such a compassionate warm heart it seems as well.💛
Bono lost his mother as a teenager. The song "Lemon" is about finding an old 8mm film of her wearing a yellow dress. In fact a lot of his songs have some reference to her death and how it affected him.
U2 has helped me through some very depressing times in my life. Electrical Storm is the song which got me through my senior year of high school because of my bipolar disorder but nobody diagnosed me. I can't say enough good things about them. U2 is just a great rock band who manage to reinvent themselves a lot. Probably the best thing to come out Ireland. They are definitely in my top 3 favorites next to Bruce and The Rolling Stones.
These four men are truly remarkable. Over 4 decades and they are friends creating music together. A rare group indeed. My favorite since seeing them in 1980 at The Ritz in NYC.
While I am no U2 fan in the least (I’m more of a Thin Lizzy type guy) when my mom passed I made sure “Where the Streets have no name” was playing for her as she crossed over
I find it absolutely stunning that he can do the bidding for the most horrible men on earth, and champion their plans, and just walk about like nothing happened.
U2 were the Beatles of my generation. When I was listening to them and going to their concerts as a teenager in the 80s, I never imagined that their music would mean even more to me now than it did back then. That the band in general, and Bono in particular, would turn out to be men of such great character is a bonus. There will never be another band like U2.
I was at that "WAR" concert at Red Rocks Ampitheater in Colorado in 1983...seeing the footage again gave me chills, just like their music has for the last 40+ years.
I remember watching this concert when I was just a kid (13 years old), and going back there at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in 2018, having a feeling of “I’ve been here before”. Lol, had no idea I was actually where the concert was! I wasn’t even born yet… (1993 here), but these guys were so special in my entire life
Not a single line up change in that band in 44 years is so very impressive. Being married to the same person for almost the same length of time is even more impressive these days.
I will never understand why people don't like this man. When U2 played Chicago on the Vertigo Tour, Bono had a terrible cold, but they still played both nights and put on an amazing show. (The show is captured on DVD). And despite his cold, he came outside and personally greeted hundreds of fans earlier in the day.
Nothing to do with his music it’s his preaching about poverty while the same time does everything to hold on to his millions. Supports the rich while wanting the poor to tighten their belts
@@davidclarke8750 He doesn't "preach" about poverty. He walks the walk. He has successfully lobbied first world governments to forgive hundreds of billions of debt to impoverished countries. He has personally used his connections with wealthy and powerful people to raise billions for direct aid to the worlds poorest, raising money for housing, food and fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa. And he has personally donated millions of his own money. Just because he's wealthy (with money he earned by the way), doesn't mean he's a bad person. He has used his position for nothing but good. And he has never asked the poor to "tighten their belts". You're really reaching here.
@@davidclarke8750 you 100% have Bono all wrong. He has been, and still is, an advocate for the poor. He's donated millions of his own money, raised millions from charity auctions, used his phone book to solicit additional millions from "rich friends", and most importantly he's donated a LOT of his own time helping the poor. In fact, U2 almost ceased to exist around the late 90's because of the amount of time Bono was spending on his charity work. The band ended up giving him an ultimatum. Bono has always said that both he and the band try and use their "celebrity" status as "currency." Meaning, if they can use their status to make the world a better place and help those that need it then they have done their job.
I truly am Bono's biggest fan since childhood, once I even called the radio station to complain when they got his birthday wrong, I was probably 7. He looks good. Watched a movie the other day featuring his daughter, my how time has flown by, we are all getting so old!! Love this! Thanks!
I'm not a religious person, nor do I go to church, but seeing U2 is the closest thing to a "religious" experience I've ever had. The War album started it off for me but it was Unforgettable Fire that sealed the deal when I was a 12 year old kid growing up in small town Texas. Saw them twice for the Zoo TV tour then again for the Pop Mart tour. Edge singing "Sunday Bloody Sunday" alone was, as I said, a religious experience.
We are about the same age and I completely get what you posted. First song on debut album (I Will Follow) I was hooked. I devoured the early albums in the 80's constantly. With "Joshua Tree" and "Rattle and Hum" movie/album I was obsessed. I have taken my wife to see dozens of legends for years and U2 is still her favorite live concerts.
Totally agree,where the streets have no name live ,actually being there for that experience is as close to a religious experience as I've been fortunate to see. Especially the Joshua tree tour,which imo is a masterpiece.
I love love this interview ❤️ I love it for so many reasons. U2 reminds me of falling in love as a teenager. I was a teenager when I heard my first U2 song. I bought Joshua Tree as a cassette.
I still have my Boy and War cassette tapes-no cassette player to listen to them, but so nostalgic I keep them just the same. Maybe ought to find a vintage Walkman for old times sake.
We all need to really thank Bono’s wife for not only keeping Bono grounded but also being the inspiration for some of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you
I attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where we were always very aware of our famous past pupils, and would joke about how U2 would randomly appear one day to take a trip down memory lane, never expecting they would ever do such a thing. Of course Bono decides to do just that years after I graduate 😂 But to see him walking the same hallways I once walked is truly surreal. I already feel very proud to be a woman from the northside of Dublin, but knowing a band as big as U2 grew up in neighbourhoods a stone's throw away and sat in the same classrooms as me has definitely elevated that sense of pride 💙
Bono and Ali Hewson are two of my absolute favorite humans ever.....love who they are...love what they stand for and how they give...I feel like Ali is the silent 5th member of U2. The world is forever grateful.
Saw her in Dublin airport with her youngest daughter walking through duty free. She is a class act. Very Down to earth yet sophisticated. Great family!
Just in case you weren’t alive in 1987 when U2 released their greatest album, ‘Joshua Tree’ (and one of the best rock albums ever), please understand that it was a phenomenon, a global phenomenon 🌎 🇮🇪
Great pub it’s my local every time I go back to Ireland. Bono was sat across from me one Xmas it was nice to see him so relaxed with his fellow drinkers
I'm a Gen Xer and I have always had a thing for Bono for all the reasons you see in this video. All of these clips from his earlier music make me want to go back and watch his videos again when I first thought, "He can sing! He's smart! I love the lyrics! He wants to do more than just be famous! And he's pretty dang cute!" I love this band, I always have, and I always will. Thank you for this story!
Great Interview! I wish we could have heard more from Ali! She is the huge inspiration behind Bono’s words…well, let me correct myself!! I think it’s safe to say that Jesus is Bono’s biggest inspiration behind those beautiful words!
Became a fan in 1982. Saw them in 1983 on the War Tour, they became my favorite band and remain to this day. Saw them on every one of their tours since (17 times total). "Live" U2 are without peer. Bono and U2 make the world a better place. Looking forward to Surrender (Bono's new memoir)
I have to say my Brother Brian Buckingham took me to see u2 in Tampa Stadium Dec 5, 1987.A night I will never forget. I became a u2 Fan the second they walked on stage.There was also a shooting star... I was 19 years old. U2 to me is a band that is known through out the universe, regardless if you hated them or they were your favorite. Almost all have heard the Bands name. My favorite song is "One" by the number #1 band in the world. U2
Been into U2 since War and what an incredible ride it's been, especially live in concert. Tremendous band. Good on ya, Bono. Will certainly pick up your memoir, you old rock dog ya. X
I’m a follower of Jesus and a churchgoer, and Bono and the boys have been a help to me since college days to keep my feet on the ground and connect faith to everyday life and realities in the world. Sacramental rock. 🎸 Good segment here! 👏🏻
I think it’s cause most irish people don’t like overly sincere people. We find it kind of fake and it makes us uncomfortable. Perhaps it will change in time but in some ways it’s a good thing.
Agreed. But it’s not just him. It’s the entire band. It’s puzzled me as well because they’re not bad guys. In fact, quite the opposite. I believe a major factor in why that dynamic exists with them is because of how long(and consistently) the band has been around with zero lineup changes/break ups. In fact, they are now officially the longest running band in the history of rock without lineup changes, break ups, deaths, etc. So I think at some point it becomes a matter of public exhaustion. Its kinda like the exact opposite effect of why legacies of certain artists/actors/politicians grow exponentially when they die young/at their peak(Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, JFK, RFK, etc.). Those individuals are frozen in time without anyone seeing any personal/artistic/cognitive decline.. Whereas with U2/Bono, their legacies have declined a bit because we’ve witnessed their downslope. I’m not saying that’s the only reason. But I’m convinced it is a major reason for the dynamic we just described.
He either publicly fakes his humility and humanity extremely well or he is really a special person in the world. In either case, he (and his band mates) has done massive amounts of good in the world with their voices, efforts and good deeds. More power to them all.
Bono has done more to destroy Europe than any other entertainer. He has the same politics as Bill Gates and Tony Blair. Ireland is being completely demographically destroyed with open borders and your boy is happy about it. The American Empire wants war with Russia and Bono is happy to promote that too. If he wasn't a Globalist shill he wouldn't be getting positive coverage from American Corporate Media.
Ya can say wat ever ya want about bono and the boyz but yap cant deny his hard work on charity and helping the poor and helping kids get an education ❤
Bono looks older and wiser year after year..... First time I saw U2 live was in 1981..the believe in his music and faith has never stopped! Love him!!!
U2 is the sound track of my youth. When my dad died last year, we kept his body for the day for out of town family to be able to come make their closure. When the funeral home came to get him, on a gurney, swathed in the American flag (as he was a veteran) Bullet the Blue Sky was playing on the stereo. It sounded so deep and intense as what my soul was feeling at the moment. I cry like a baby every time I hear that song now. Now, when I need a good cry, I'll BLAST it.
They are one of only a handful of bands left on my bucketlist, they just don't tour anymore, but I heard they may be doing a Vegas residency next year.
@@erikm8372 sorry should have clarified, the key word was "anymore" there hasn't been a US tour since 2017 and Us tickets are extremely hard to get first hand, usually always paying over $100 per ticket
U2 ARE one of the finest bands to EVER come out of Ireland , i have loved them since the start even had U2-3 sadly long gone to pay debts , would love to meet them all one day , been a dream of mine for decades !!!!!
He does look like he's had a long paper round but many stars in his position have a lot of work done & he hasn't & I admire him for that he's authentic. Maybe some hair work but no knife work or botox, good on ya Bono!
Great point Geoff, I am getting my own wrinkles now too, so I am even more impressed Bono has accepted it. He could have gotten work done, trying to keep looking young. The man is comfortable with himself, a legend
@@thomasjosullivan9179 he is not comfortable with himself, you can literally feel his demons circlicng around his alcoholic head... he should have gotten surgery, if he is unae to get rid of them...
I was one of a few thousand maybe in a small (The Varsity?) theater, in the U District, Seattle, 1983 (?), after War came out, and was one of 100,000 in The Coliseum in Los Angeles, 1987 (?), after The Joshua Tree came out. If anyone could capture that longing we have in our souls for transcendence, it was them. Really wish I could have heard them live more!
They are my favorite band of all time… it just puts me in a mood. The music is just poetry. “Early morning, April 4, shot rings out in a Memphis sky… free at last… they took your life, they could not take your pride.”
Yes, Alexander. Agree! I was lucky enough to have discovered them right from Boy in 1980 and have gone along with them ever since, loving every minute of their music and humanitarian work. So grateful for them and their work.
I worked as a gaming coder in periods of 2-3 month in Dublin during the troubles early 80s .. I remember not wanting to be at the hotel, so we slept in the office .. the boss replaced the Guiness machine every morning, so .. we were wasted after work .. every day :) .. As a huge Phil Lynott fan I loved this place in the 80s :)
Beloved Bono & U2. Grateful that I could appreciate all their work since the first songs. And all their activism and engagement for humanitaire causes.
I love how in the beginning U2 and Simple Minds were trying to figure out if they wanted their sound to be like the other band, they both had so much respect for each other. Both bands found d their own voices and made a wonderful impact on the world.
Seen many bands live but none of them come anyway close to U2 live.Seen them a few times and they have blown me away each time.Oh for the record she said it's Bono's band but it's not.He may be the front man but it was actually Larry Mullen Jr who put U2 together.
Very nice interview. I am up there in years too and never listened to Bono (not a rock fan) and I liked him, he has been married 40 years and has a heart of gold. I was impressed.
I've been listening to U2 a lot lately on their Sirius XM satellite channel and I've realized that they are basically un copy able (not sure best word to use there). Their sound is just so signature and unique to them.
I've had the pleasure and honor of being at a U2 concert in Germany and the United States and both were amazing!! Frankfurt, Germany was open air at the Waldstadion in June of 1993, then about 12 years later it was at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado!
I think their authentic relationship with Jesus is what makes them special. They walk the talk and are real-not perfect & with a sense of humor. Christians should be like this. I Love them!
Great interview. I grew up in the same area as Bono. I remember hearing about U2 from a friend at school when I was about 10 years old and they were just starting out.
Bono, The 'one, the only, the one and only, Bono. He's always seemed, a likeable human being. Might not have been to all human beings, but imo, he seems nice.
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Love this man
Him and the lads have been a constant in my life since my teens
And as a 50 year old man I still turn to them when I'm down
Thank you for the music and words
Same. Their music is the back ground sound of my youth 🥰
@@7drunkenmermaids431 sorry to hear that
They affected my life in more ways than I can ever describe or list. If they played all of their songs live that had meaning to me, the show would be days long. Thankyou U2
Me 2, I wish I could describe what this band has meant to me through the years, no words. Much 💜 one fan to another!! From Kentucky USA!
A lifelong friendship with Bono and U2.
@@herojeannabomb9802 Hi I totally agree, I played in a band during the late 80s...I met Bono on several occasions. I love the man!
same bro
I watched Bono & The Edge:A Sort Of Homecoming on Disney Plus & seeing a concert in some documentary way was just pure amazing.I would one day go to Dublin & maybe get a U2 experience tour.
I always felt as though this band didn't allow you to escape from reality but brings us into reality in a way that unites and that is through music. Beautiful.
Thank you for this. ✌️
Bono is such a legend. How can anyone dislike him is beyond me! Can't wait for a new album and tour.
He's mouthy and opinionated and believes that everything he does for the good of the planet is valuable. I guess they would rather he was Yee....
I heard him being interviewed years ago. Bono believes America should be for those that need it.
Messiah complex pain in the aah WEF stooge
Tax exile
He would agree with the mouthy part. Who cares? You clearly have no idea what he’s helped accomplish for others.
Saw them in NYC in 1983. The best band in the world.
Their relationship and how they are still together is one to be admired tbh. Wow!
The first time I seen U2 early 80's very small theater in Royal Oak , Michigan became a fan instantly and never looked back 70 years old now.
This band has had my ear and my heart since 1983. ❤🎶
I think I was about same time. First U2 song I ever heard was Fire and first album was War. Been a huge fan ever since
Mine since 1984, saw a clip of Bono on an MTV commercial and I fell in love and still am with the band. Ali is gorgeous !
Same here, but my interest in them is restricted to their first four albums (Boy, October, War and Unforgettable Fire). Those four constitute one of the best four-album sequences of any band ever.
War changed my life - I'm so glad to see all the Love here
They were old news by then...their hit ''I Will Follow '' had been out for years
U2’s music has often been my go to during my most saddest moments in my life dealing with loss, abandonment, and deep sadness. Especially since the passing of my adopted mom several months ago.💔😢🥀 “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” is a deeply personal favorite of mine as I often think of the loss of my own biological dad. Love me some Bono and he’s got, such a compassionate warm heart it seems as well.💛
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Bono lost his mother as a teenager. The song "Lemon" is about finding an old 8mm film of her wearing a yellow dress. In fact a lot of his songs have some reference to her death and how it affected him.
U2 has helped me through some very depressing times in my life. Electrical Storm is the song which got me through my senior year of high school because of my bipolar disorder but nobody diagnosed me. I can't say enough good things about them.
U2 is just a great rock band who manage to reinvent themselves a lot. Probably the best thing to come out Ireland.
They are definitely in my top 3 favorites next to Bruce and The Rolling Stones.
My dad is not a rock fan, but we were talking about U2, and he said "You never hear about them getting into any trouble". Very true regarding u2
California coastal planning division differs on that. He's a superliberal hypocrite with elite privilege of his art forced by Apple, undeletable.
And even though the band must have had disagreements over the years, you never hear about their dirty laundry. They are a solid unit.
What did Obama say
to the little Goblins 👻
that bounced and bubbled
up to his door on Halloween?
👖😇💬"Vote🌊!! Don't Boo!"🎶
The worst thing they've done is the itunes automatic download of their album onto phones. Not too bad.
Adam Clayton, the bass player, was arrested several times for possession of heroin. So there's that...
These four men are truly remarkable. Over 4 decades and they are friends creating music together. A rare group indeed. My favorite since seeing them in 1980 at The Ritz in NYC.
Quite the memory, isn't it?
what a show to have seen
1987 freshman year at U of Iowa
While I am no U2 fan in the least (I’m more of a Thin Lizzy type guy) when my mom passed I made sure “Where the Streets have no name” was playing for her as she crossed over
AHAHAH! Thin Lizzy? They have nothing in common so there's that.
@@CaptainSpalding72 Phil Lynott was from Ireland
Huge fan. Hands down, one of the best concerts I've ever attended.
The Best concert I ever saw was 25 years ago today - U2 the Pop Mart tour at the Pontiac Silverdome
I find it absolutely stunning that he can do the bidding for the most horrible men on earth, and champion their plans, and just walk about like nothing happened.
My concert was Cork in 1987 it has to be the greatest concert of my life, never to be surpassed.
@@pamle1 You’re an idiot.
U2 were the Beatles of my generation. When I was listening to them and going to their concerts as a teenager in the 80s, I never imagined that their music would mean even more to me now than it did back then. That the band in general, and Bono in particular, would turn out to be men of such great character is a bonus. There will never be another band like U2.
I saw U2 in concert in Honolulu in December 2006. Their music will be a touchstone of my youth in the eighties.
that was an amazing show, Eddie Vedder came out in the end I think? WIld horses was played too with the guy they pulled in stage, 10/10
I was at that "WAR" concert at Red Rocks Ampitheater in Colorado in 1983...seeing the footage again gave me chills, just like their music has for the last 40+ years.
Lucky you to have been at such a legendary concert/event!!
I wasn’t there but remember watching it on the telly. Absolutely brilliant !!
I remember watching this concert when I was just a kid (13 years old), and going back there at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in 2018, having a feeling of “I’ve been here before”. Lol, had no idea I was actually where the concert was! I wasn’t even born yet… (1993 here), but these guys were so special in my entire life
Not a single line up change in that band in 44 years is so very impressive. Being married to the same person for almost the same length of time is even more impressive these days.
ZZ Top has had the same 3 members since 1969.
@@AmandaFromWisconsin It's not a contest. It wa just a comment on Bono and the band. No need to make comparisons.
That explains the stale sound.
@@AmandaFromWisconsin not anymore - Dusty Hill died
And the music really deeply resonates with people.
I will never understand why people don't like this man. When U2 played Chicago on the Vertigo Tour, Bono had a terrible cold, but they still played both nights and put on an amazing show. (The show is captured on DVD). And despite his cold, he came outside and personally greeted hundreds of fans earlier in the day.
Nothing to do with his music it’s his preaching about poverty while the same time does everything to hold on to his millions. Supports the rich while wanting the poor to tighten their belts
@@davidclarke8750 He doesn't "preach" about poverty. He walks the walk. He has successfully lobbied first world governments to forgive hundreds of billions of debt to impoverished countries. He has personally used his connections with wealthy and powerful people to raise billions for direct aid to the worlds poorest, raising money for housing, food and fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa. And he has personally donated millions of his own money. Just because he's wealthy (with money he earned by the way), doesn't mean he's a bad person. He has used his position for nothing but good. And he has never asked the poor to "tighten their belts". You're really reaching here.
@@davidclarke8750 you 100% have Bono all wrong. He has been, and still is, an advocate for the poor. He's donated millions of his own money, raised millions from charity auctions, used his phone book to solicit additional millions from "rich friends", and most importantly he's donated a LOT of his own time helping the poor. In fact, U2 almost ceased to exist around the late 90's because of the amount of time Bono was spending on his charity work. The band ended up giving him an ultimatum. Bono has always said that both he and the band try and use their "celebrity" status as "currency." Meaning, if they can use their status to make the world a better place and help those that need it then they have done their job.
Of course you will never understand why people dislike this Davos-based World Economic Forum puppet.
They do donate millions
During covid alone they spent 10 million of their own money bringing ppe to hospitals from China
The band I have seen most live… always a phenomenal show!
Loved U&2! Saw them years ago at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA! They were fantastic!
It's weird but I almost feel like I know these people just because they've been a part of my life since their earliest releases! I love these guys!
I remember seeing the video for 'Gloria' the first time it was aired on MTV and thinking.... they're going to be huge.
Me too!!
I truly am Bono's biggest fan since childhood, once I even called the radio station to complain when they got his birthday wrong, I was probably 7. He looks good. Watched a movie the other day featuring his daughter, my how time has flown by, we are all getting so old!! Love this! Thanks!
I'm not a religious person, nor do I go to church, but seeing U2 is the closest thing to a "religious" experience I've ever had. The War album started it off for me but it was Unforgettable Fire that sealed the deal when I was a 12 year old kid growing up in small town Texas. Saw them twice for the Zoo TV tour then again for the Pop Mart tour. Edge singing "Sunday Bloody Sunday" alone was, as I said, a religious experience.
Same here.Being older, I saw them on the War Tour when I was 14.
We are about the same age and I completely get what you posted. First song on debut album (I Will Follow) I was hooked. I devoured the early albums in the 80's constantly. With "Joshua Tree" and "Rattle and Hum" movie/album I was obsessed. I have taken my wife to see dozens of legends for years and U2 is still her favorite live concerts.
Edge singing it solo, full of all that pain and heartbreak, had me in floods of tears.
@@PaulsTH-cam Wow, great post/comment. thanks.
Totally agree,where the streets have no name live ,actually being there for that experience is as close to a religious experience as I've been fortunate to see.
Especially the Joshua tree tour,which imo is a masterpiece.
Love this interesting story about this talented man 💯👍🎶🎶🎶🎶💕
They're amazing guys. Love U2, love his faith for the world.
I love love this interview ❤️ I love it for so many reasons. U2 reminds me of falling in love as a teenager. I was a teenager when I heard my first U2 song. I bought Joshua Tree as a cassette.
U2 completely changed what music means to me - a huge influence
me too. love joshua tree and b4 that wide awske in america live ep. pls get in touch
I still have my Boy and War cassette tapes-no cassette player to listen to them, but so nostalgic I keep them just the same. Maybe ought to find a vintage Walkman for old times sake.
@@iwillsinganewsong You had the foresight to hang onto them. I wish I had kept mine!!
don't make me puke
We all need to really thank Bono’s wife for not only keeping Bono grounded but also being the inspiration for some of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you
I attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where we were always very aware of our famous past pupils, and would joke about how U2 would randomly appear one day to take a trip down memory lane, never expecting they would ever do such a thing. Of course Bono decides to do just that years after I graduate 😂 But to see him walking the same hallways I once walked is truly surreal. I already feel very proud to be a woman from the northside of Dublin, but knowing a band as big as U2 grew up in neighbourhoods a stone's throw away and sat in the same classrooms as me has definitely elevated that sense of pride 💙
Up the Dubs! 💙
Up the Northside!
the bible says, 'pride cometh before a fall', and, 'God exalts the humble, but resisteth the proud' and tons others scriptural truths
@@mypradasatthecleanersshe lives with all the elites on the Southside
Best band in the world love bono and his efforts in helping others. Great interview
They have lasted the test of time and other bands and that shows what amazing artists they are... An amazing collective.
1, 2, 3, 14!
That always puts a smile one my face. Good counting, Bono 😅
Sooo many memories...🥰
I'll never forget being at a show in the press pit...I was so close we could touch fingers... it was beyond anything I had ever seen before!
Bono and Ali Hewson are two of my absolute favorite humans ever.....love who they are...love what they stand for and how they give...I feel like Ali is the silent 5th member of U2. The world is forever grateful.
Saw her in Dublin airport with her youngest daughter walking through duty free. She is a class act. Very Down to earth yet sophisticated. Great family!
Just in case you weren’t alive in 1987 when U2 released their greatest album, ‘Joshua Tree’ (and one of the best rock albums ever), please understand that it was a phenomenon, a global phenomenon 🌎 🇮🇪
I agree. It was their best album.
October is better.
Yep
he's an incredible human being, and musician
Great pub it’s my local every time I go back to Ireland. Bono was sat across from me one Xmas it was nice to see him so relaxed with his fellow drinkers
I'm a Gen Xer and I have always had a thing for Bono for all the reasons you see in this video. All of these clips from his earlier music make me want to go back and watch his videos again when I first thought, "He can sing! He's smart! I love the lyrics! He wants to do more than just be famous! And he's pretty dang cute!" I love this band, I always have, and I always will. Thank you for this story!
Amen!! ☺️🥰
Great Interview! I wish we could have heard more from Ali! She is the huge inspiration behind Bono’s words…well, let me correct myself!! I think it’s safe to say that Jesus is Bono’s biggest inspiration behind those beautiful words!
Became a fan in 1982. Saw them in 1983 on the War Tour, they became my favorite band and remain to this day. Saw them on every one of their tours since (17 times total). "Live" U2 are without peer. Bono and U2 make the world a better place. Looking forward to Surrender (Bono's new memoir)
I was hooked on U2 ever since that amazing year of 82' as well. Absolutely love those guys and what they stand for. ☘️❤
I have to say my Brother Brian Buckingham took me to see u2 in Tampa Stadium Dec 5, 1987.A night I will never forget. I became a u2 Fan the second they walked on stage.There was also a shooting star... I was 19 years old. U2 to me is a band that is known through out the universe, regardless if you hated them or they were your favorite. Almost all have heard the Bands name. My favorite song is "One" by the number #1 band in the world. U2
In my life, U2 songs have saved my life.
Mine too. Ain’t that something?
@@tommyz9910 They are very sincere in their songs, and none of their albums are alike. They always amaze and surprise.
Miracle Drug is the one song that really hits me hard by them. I lost a girlfriend to leukemia I wish there'd of been a miracle drug 😢
@@KOSMICKEN09 So sad. I wish you endurance.
Been into U2 since War and what an incredible ride it's been, especially live in concert. Tremendous band. Good on ya, Bono. Will certainly pick up your memoir, you old rock dog ya. X
Absolutely loved it. Norah was perfect. Bono is indescribable…🙏🏻
An icon of peace and love 🙏❤
Me arse.
sounds like you could do with some brotherrrrrrrr
I’m a follower of Jesus and a churchgoer, and Bono and the boys have been a help to me since college days to keep my feet on the ground and connect faith to everyday life and realities in the world. Sacramental rock. 🎸 Good segment here! 👏🏻
I don’t understand why people don’t like Bono. He just seems so sincere. And I’m a millennial.
keep that attitude. you're a rare unicorn x he's incredible for the record
It says who they are inside. Angry, jealous, bitter, cynical. Bless them all.
@@HEAVYHONEY1 This is extremely accurate for everyone I've ever met who "hates" Bono, yet can't explain why.
I think it’s cause most irish people don’t like overly sincere people. We find it kind of fake and it makes us uncomfortable. Perhaps it will change in time but in some ways it’s a good thing.
Agreed. But it’s not just him. It’s the entire band. It’s puzzled me as well because they’re not bad guys. In fact, quite the opposite.
I believe a major factor in why that dynamic exists with them is because of how long(and consistently) the band has been around with zero lineup changes/break ups. In fact, they are now officially the longest running band in the history of rock without lineup changes, break ups, deaths, etc. So I think at some point it becomes a matter of public exhaustion. Its kinda like the exact opposite effect of why legacies of certain artists/actors/politicians grow exponentially when they die young/at their peak(Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, JFK, RFK, etc.). Those individuals are frozen in time without anyone seeing any personal/artistic/cognitive decline.. Whereas with U2/Bono, their legacies have declined a bit because we’ve witnessed their downslope. I’m not saying that’s the only reason. But I’m convinced it is a major reason for the dynamic we just described.
He leaves his Heart out in every performance…. ❤🇲🇽
He either publicly fakes his humility and humanity extremely well or he is really a special person in the world. In either case, he (and his band mates) has done massive amounts of good in the world with their voices, efforts and good deeds. More power to them all.
Bono has done more to destroy Europe than any other entertainer. He has the same politics as Bill Gates and Tony Blair. Ireland is being completely demographically destroyed with open borders and your boy is happy about it. The American Empire wants war with Russia and Bono is happy to promote that too. If he wasn't a Globalist shill he wouldn't be getting positive coverage from American Corporate Media.
@truthseeker proof
He's been married to the same woman for 40 years a good man.
Ya can say wat ever ya want about bono and the boyz but yap cant deny his hard work on charity and helping the poor and helping kids get an education ❤
A man with talent, integrity, intelligence and humble as well. So rare in todays musicians. I’d love to sit down and have a beer or two with him.
U2 changed my life. I've been following them since 1983 ❤️
Bono looks older and wiser year after year..... First time I saw U2 live was in 1981..the believe in his music and faith has never stopped! Love him!!!
U2 is the sound track of my youth. When my dad died last year, we kept his body for the day for out of town family to be able to come make their closure. When the funeral home came to get him, on a gurney, swathed in the American flag (as he was a veteran) Bullet the Blue Sky was playing on the stereo. It sounded so deep and intense as what my soul was feeling at the moment. I cry like a baby every time I hear that song now. Now, when I need a good cry, I'll BLAST it.
This is really a refreshing and well done interview and profile. Kind of gave me chills.
They are one of only a handful of bands left on my bucketlist, they just don't tour anymore, but I heard they may be doing a Vegas residency next year.
I thought they were one of the most relentlessly-touring groups ever? They’ve been nearly everywhere throughout the years.
@@erikm8372 sorry should have clarified, the key word was "anymore" there hasn't been a US tour since 2017 and Us tickets are extremely hard to get first hand, usually always paying over $100 per ticket
U2 ARE one of the finest bands to EVER come out of Ireland , i have loved them since the start even had U2-3 sadly long gone to pay debts , would love to meet them all one day , been a dream of mine for decades !!!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ not enough heart emoji’s to express the LOVE!!
He does look like he's had a long paper round but many stars in his position have a lot of work done & he hasn't & I admire him for that he's authentic. Maybe some hair work but no knife work or botox, good on ya Bono!
He is ageing gracefully. Which is a commendable thing.
Great point Geoff, I am getting my own wrinkles now too, so I am even more impressed Bono has accepted it. He could have gotten work done, trying to keep looking young. The man is comfortable with himself, a legend
@@thomasjosullivan9179 he is not comfortable with himself, you can literally feel his demons circlicng around his alcoholic head... he should have gotten surgery, if he is unae to get rid of them...
@@maticbukovac6966 I have no interest in what you think Matic and I am pretty sure Bono has even less.
I've seen nine U2 concerts. Each one was a mind blower.
Noine, Gary?
Lucky!!! I have seen U2 3 times in concert I am 62 and I hope I get to 1 my time!!!
@@letsrockgold407 I'm 61. I haven't seen them since I was in my forties. Would love at least one more.
U2 is my core fuel. They express the amazing drama of life itself. Stay tuned…
This was so good! I'm buying his book
I hope you've started reading it. He's funny and witty and very readable. The audiobook is phenomenal too -- he's the reader! Fabulous.
I was one of a few thousand maybe in a small (The Varsity?) theater, in the U District, Seattle, 1983 (?), after War came out, and was one of 100,000 in The Coliseum in Los Angeles, 1987 (?), after The Joshua Tree came out. If anyone could capture that longing we have in our souls for transcendence, it was them. Really wish I could have heard them live more!
Loved him for more than 30 years ❤😊
Absolutely love this man. Love his music. His outlook on events.
Bono is articulate and real-can’t wait for the book to come out.
The music of my youth. U2 - nostalgic and timeless.
when that mysterious ways tune came out I was stunned by it!! the melody and construction of the song was so original.
Great report and update of the U2 phenomenon.
They are my favorite band of all time… it just puts me in a mood. The music is just poetry.
“Early morning, April 4, shot rings out in a Memphis sky… free at last… they took your life, they could not take your pride.”
Bono is both great guy and talented artist
I do appreciate the work you have done.
I was with you from the beginning.
1980
Yes, Alexander. Agree! I was lucky enough to have discovered them right from Boy in 1980 and have gone along with them ever since, loving every minute of their music and humanitarian work. So grateful for them and their work.
Drummer seeks musicians and the history happens. Their music is magic.
I worked as a gaming coder in periods of 2-3 month in Dublin during the troubles early 80s .. I remember not wanting to be at the hotel, so we slept in the office .. the boss replaced the Guiness machine every morning, so .. we were wasted after work .. every day :) .. As a huge Phil Lynott fan I loved this place in the 80s :)
Beloved Bono & U2. Grateful that I could appreciate all their work since the first songs. And all their activism and engagement for humanitaire causes.
I would love to see a movie 🍿 about their lives and love story is truly amazing!
❤U2
U2's songs have always felt to me like surreal comfort
THIS BAND SHAPED MY LIFE, ABSOLUTELY, THANK YOU TOO.
I love how in the beginning U2 and Simple Minds were trying to figure out if they wanted their sound to be like the other band, they both had so much respect for each other. Both bands found d their own voices and made a wonderful impact on the world.
did he and Jim Kerr have a falling out later tho , haven’t spoken for years ?
@@tonybuckley6413 Sorry, I have no idea. Now I have to go down a rabbit hole.
Simple minds never bettered NGD. Not even close
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2023 still the biggest band on earth
They need to make a decent new record though. Red hot chilli 🌶 peppers have just done two in a row
@Doug Doug No doubt about it U2 is biggest band on earth
One of the best frontman’s in music history.
Hands down the best frontman I've ever seen you can't take your eyes off him
He’s simply incredible. A wonderful musician and human
best band, i went to the 2009 milano 360 tour, the best, still will go the next one, cheers u2, ...
Not Norah O'Donnell cursing! LOL Funny, funny, funny. Great interview as always.
Oooo, so edgy!
Seen many bands live but none of them come anyway close to U2 live.Seen them a few times and they have blown me away each time.Oh for the record she said it's Bono's band but it's not.He may be the front man but it was actually Larry Mullen Jr who put U2 together.
Sunday Bloody Sunday ..is also a very good Film 📽️...1971..
40 years to one person , deserves a medal
I think she does
Very nice interview. I am up there in years too and never listened to Bono (not a rock fan) and I liked him, he has been married 40 years and has a heart of gold. I was impressed.
The Joshua Tree was the first album I ever bought. It’s still my favorite of all time.
I've been listening to U2 a lot lately on their Sirius XM satellite channel and I've realized that they are basically un copy able (not sure best word to use there). Their sound is just so signature and unique to them.
I've had the pleasure and honor of being at a U2 concert in Germany and the United States and both were amazing!! Frankfurt, Germany was open air at the Waldstadion in June of 1993, then about 12 years later it was at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado!
I think their authentic relationship with Jesus is what makes them special. They walk the talk and are real-not perfect & with a sense of humor. Christians should be like this. I Love them!
Great interview. I grew up in the same area as Bono. I remember hearing about U2 from a friend at school when I was about 10 years old and they were just starting out.
Such a humble man he is ❤️
U2 is the greatest band of all time. Still the biggest band on earth 2023
Those men are good men and have done so much to better the world.
Bono, The 'one, the only, the one and only, Bono. He's always seemed, a likeable human being. Might not have been to all human beings, but imo, he seems nice.