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- The journey for U2 has been a long and exciting one. From humble beginnings, they now find themselves making history as the first band to perform in their most unique venue yet, Sphere, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bono, the Edge, and Zane Lowe take an exclusive look into Las Vegas's most innovative performance venue as they plan to take the stage in September. Bono reflects on the invention of stadium rock by the Beatles, and muses about what the future of live music in general might look like. U2 also reflects on some of the experiences that led up to this point, including music video shoots and meeting Frank Sinatra.
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The fact that the construction team gets lifetime admission to shows makes you realize just how much they are respected and honored! I can't wait to see this open up!
Does the employees do too?
Im sure they're like: if we get the construction team to come back from time to time maybe they'll spot some errors/bugs that the rest of us wont see till its too late
source?
Dang if I knew that I would have tried my best to get on it!
I FIND SOMECHING TO DO!
*lifetime until it changes owners and the new managers change the agreement unfortunately.
I want to say thank you. I know people might just see a Massive sphere, and U2. I see hope.
Id lost my family this year, everything. Id lost hope. I didnt see a future. Then I saw U2 was going to be playing from inside a Sphere ive dreamt of since 1993. It got me listening to u2 again. The feeling I had back then returned. If anyne ever questions if youre saints? Tell them its Rock N Roll. And, that a gentleman in Montana was given back his soul that was hidden in thier music. Thank you
Love how Bono ditches them and goes to shake the hands of the crew building the Sphere.
consumate rock politician....
A man of the people
@@propjoe1060 - champagne socialist
He DID know he was on camera 🤔
He's a leader
I’m a life long U2 fan, and this is literally a dream come true for me. The ZOO TV tour has always been my favorite of all their tours. I can’t believe I’ll get to see it AGAIN! It’s like I’ll be 17 years old all over again. Anyone who knows what U2 shows are like, especially the ZOO TV tour, knows this is the perfect band (and perfect album to play) for the grand opening of this venue.
I saw the ZOO TV tour. It was their best imho. The Pixies opened the show I saw and weren’t very warmly received I recall.
I love this comment, I was too young to go to zoo tour, I am beyond excited.
To bad it’s not actually U2 without Larry
@@ultanbeare lol ok.
@@ultanbeare A real U2 fan would know how to spell Larry Mullen correctly.
U2 "WAR" was the first album I ever owned. 40 years later, I'm still a fan. What is so amazing about their music is each album speaks to the era in which it was created, and yet their music is absolutely timeless. Their songs still resonate 10, 20, 30 years later, whether it's "Pride", "October", "Where the Streets Have No Name", "Beautiful Day", "New Year's Day", etc. Few other bands have ever been able to do that.
I once drove U2 to one of their shows. It was one of their first headlining gigs. I had seen them in Dublin a year or two before they came to Providence to play Brown University. I was one of the people who ran the Concert Agency. When I picked them up and told them I had just spent some time going to school in Ireland, Bono said, "Why would you go to Ireland? It's feckin' desperate." We had a good laugh. Did I mention the show at Brown that night in early 1982 was in a venue that held 400, standing room patrons. 400 patrons. You can have Vegas unless Bono wants me to come out and reminisce. He can bring my Irish friend, Gareth Averil, with him. I can remember vividly being in that room with U2 and 399 other blessed souls. That was a concert.
Was that at center stage in EP?
@@johnnygavin3654 No, the Center Stage show was a little earlier and not a headlining gig as I remember. The show I'm talking about was at Brown University in Alumnae Hall.
Sounds like Heaven! Your a lucky person to have experienced that ❤
Thanks for sharing Jon
This will not be a concert, but more a spectacle.
these guys clearly have a very deep understanding of live sound. They dont have to care but they do, and that is what makes U2 one of the best live acts
I still haven’t found what I’m looking for is my fav song from them
But they DO have to care.... having the right live sound would be one of their most critical and important considerations!
Always good U2
From Red Rocks to The Sphere, U2 prove what an innovative, groundbreaking band they are. Their commitment to art, and music in particular, is inspiring. I have fallen in love again with U2!!!
Meanwhile U2 was the only group that agreed to perform in this behemoth of a waste of money. There’s a reason there’s no other bands signed up to perform there yet.
@@Luciferisking512 Nah, once it's up and running and people can realize the full extent of the audio visual experience I can envision every stadium rock act doing a stop here or closing their tour here.
Then there are a host of non band types that could play here.
I imagine acts like Kraftwerk would love to design a show for this place.
Aphex Twin too. Aphex Twin and Weirdcore audio/visual experience
@@kapturelab there’s plenty online, especially TikTok of people in the entertainment industry saying why no one wants to play there.
Yeah well it proves my point, they’ve made a very successful career out of doing things that no one else has done. See? Innovative!!!!
That being said I don’t think a great deal of their new album, it’s like they’ve given up on songwriting?!?!?!
@@barryjones2638 that’s what happens when you’re washed up and 70
Most incredible concert experience I’ve ever attend in 40 years.
I feel lucky and blessed to have attended opening night. WOW !!
You can see the love, affection and admiration shining through Zane's eyes as he speaks to Bono and The Edge. Brilliant, playful interview. Bono is like a sweet, slightly precocious little boy wandering around meeting the construction crew and sharing poignant memories of his amazing life. Love this.
Edge at a venue with no Edges
Well he is... THE Edge.
I was a roadie for the Pop Mart shows at Wembley UK…. Even then they were so ahead of the game in terms of technology…. The shows were amazing, love them or hate them, they are amazing live, such an atmosphere! ❤
I was at the pop mart Wembley gig. I remember the sound wasn’t very good - no disrespect! There was a huge yellow banana on stage if I recall . Zoo tv a few years earlier at Wembley was incredible though !
@@mrsinghsstereos6662 by today’s standards the sound system was terrible. More aesthetic than anything… but the show was great.
@@mrsinghsstereos6662it was a lemon lol 😂
@@cocapepsi5101 banana or lemon I was too drunk to care !
They always ahead in their shows...i love em...first one was Zoo TV....and that was really something new..... and even they got a little more quiet *lol* they are still the Best band of the planet
Just booked the tickets. Saved up for years to see Bono live. Hope my dream comes true 😊
How much were tickets 🎟️ 😮
(My jaw drops) Simply wow. This is going to be incredible to see for the first time…a band playing a venue as innovative and unique as this. There’s nothing like this venue in the world…nothing. It’s a concert experience like none other. I’m sure they’re going to film it, and hopefully live stream a show for TH-cam.
U2 invented the B stage and were the first band to use visuals along with the audio during a live concert. Zoo TV was groundbreaking. Still my favorite live show of theirs next to U2 360. That was amazing too. They are taking it to the next level again. I will be at the Sphere October 21st. I can't wait!!
Maybe the B stage part, but no way on the "visuals along with audio during a live concert." Pink Floyd was doing it many years before ZooTV.
@@clarkbarrett6274 You are probably correct. My brother had a book about the history of U2 live shows. I just remember reading they were the first to partner with the manufacturers of the electronics to create a visual experience. Kinda the same as they are doing at the Sphere.
Nah Clarke. I disagree. While there were visual elements to Pink Floyd’s tours, you only have to look at their last together (PULSE) in 1990 to see how lacking it was compared to what U2 and their team were putting together and toured with not 18 months later.
Not to take anything away from Floyd though - David Gilmour could stand on a load of beer crates for all I care and I’d be happy listening to him make that guitar sing.
As for “The Wall”, well… that’s a whole other story!
@@BananaCologne The original comment was about who was FIRST. Whether you think U2 was better, or better later isn't material to who was first.
I like both bands but prefer PF. Unfortunately, missed my best chance to see PF during Momentary Lapse era. I did see U2 during their Atomic Bomb era.
I'm going Nov 1st I can't wait
Look, U2 have a reputation for pretentiousness/cheesiness in a lot of circles, but I think most people truly do not understand or appreciate what a groundbreaking live act they are. Almost every tour they've ever done has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in live performance. They are among the most important acts in the history of music for that alone, and for them to be in their 60s and still innovating like this is astounding. This is going to be wild.
I saw the Zoo TV tour on my 21st birthday. That tour changed the game- nobody had ever experienced an immersive audio + visual concert production like it before. 30 years later, they're gonna change the game again with this residency at the Sphere, and I will DEFINITELY be catching a few shows there!
me too! At Wembley Stadium on the Zooropa Tour...... Salman Rushdie appeared, and Bono/Mephisto ordered pizza for the whole stadium.
I hope they stream this gig,but to be at a this venue,with this band,playing achtung baby will be another level.
Fair play to U2, I am 42 and don’t care about them. But they’re paving the way for new artists to give an amazing show that they may not. That’s beautiful.
I would travel to hear U2 at this venue. U2 are Pioneers. They always have been. They are at it again. Thank god!
Only it won't be U2 if without founding member.. it's a different band
@@ultanbeare he will be back
At first I was a bit skeptical about U2 opening the sphere. But I trust them now. I’m a Vegas local so I’ve watched it be built. I trust them
Ive been coming to Vegas for about a decade. I too have watched this being built. I was there in March when they were testing the graphics on the outside. Cant wait to come back and see it up and running.
@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 I think that would’ve been cool. But Panic! Actually disbanded a few months ago after their tour. But Panic! Would’ve been a great pick
@@cdtape I believe it opens at the end of September
Wish I could be there 💙
@@50milliondownthedraintonym16 the killers are from Vegas
Lovely interview. Saw the Zoo TV tour here in Christchurch, New Zealand 12 January 1993 in an outdoor sports stadium. It was a whole new experience. I was just starting out my social work career and could afford concert tickets! Went with a friend who used to play covers of their music and was a definite U2 fan. It holds lovely memories. This venue will take it to a whole new level for those fortunate to be able to get tickets. Enjoy! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ
The Joshua Tree show at the Rose Bowl was incredible.. The projection screen was immense... I can't imagine how amazing these Sphere shows are going to be!!!!
I saw their 360° show at Rose Bowl in 2009, was utterly amazing. Groundbreaking visuals, and sonically it was perfection. Not easy to accomplish with 100,000 fans in an ancient football stadium, but will always stand out in my personal top 5 concerts ever. These shows at The Sphere would be worthy of my traveling 2000+ miles from my home in Canada to witness!
Bono, Edge you have know idea what your music has meant to me over the years, love U2 to the core.
A pleasure to hear them think back to Sinatra and old , medium old Vegas. Heading there next week. U2 rocks
I think he looks amazing
Love the way they’ve mellowed over time. Both talk with a lot of depth.
16:35 - Walking into this town with some faith, but I'm down on my luck...
Change one word - Walking into this life with some faith, but down on my luck.
Golden lyric for our times.
Zane Lowe is a fantastic interviewer! The Dublin boys are very comfortable with him like an old friend. The funny thing is that U2's War album was also my first purchase as a kid with my own money.
I've never had a good reason to go to Vegas until now.
I look forward to seeing a show here!!
I am SO impressed and happy to see that they not only know music history but respect it so much. Giants standing ion the shoulders of giants. Bravo boys!
I’ve been to every single one of their concerts when they came to Arizona. I’ve been a fan for 38 years. 😊 And I can’t wait to see them again. This is probably going to top all the other shows I’ve seen throughout my life. U2Bonogirl forever!! ❤🥰😎🎤
I always wanted to see them and never thought I would be able to see them... Just got tickets. Can't wait to see them. 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Im assuming you saw the Devil Stadium? During the Joshua Tree Tour?
@@pnwozzy yes I was at that show where they filmed rattle and hum at sun devil stadium. 😎🎤✌🏽
U2 is my favorite music artist
The very fact that he knows Neil Young at Massey Hall in Toronto just makes me love Bono even more... can't wait to see him in December
Bono and The Edge are so down to earth. I saw the original Joshua Tree tour but unfortunately that was the last time I was able to see them perform. As great as that tour was I really wanted to see the ZooTV live. Now a couple of decades(😱) later I’m have a chance to make that wish come true. The opportunity to see this footage of them breaking down the specifics of The Sphere and hints of the upcoming residency in Vegas has been a pleasure to watch and a reminder of why I love U2. Thank you for posting
I always loved U2 and I still play a few of their songs at work almost daily when i got my Bluetooth speaker on
This is just mind blowing.
One of my biggest regrets is not seeing U2 live, even though I'm from Dublin.
I hope I'll get a chance when they come back to Ireland.
ive seen them live for decade after decade live and without Larry mullen it wont be the same and wont be watching one minute of these shows its like having a Ferrari without the steering wheel
same here. i had so many chances to see them and just never did. i ran into scott weiland in LA once tho. and the guitarist for yeah yeah yeahs in san francisco. so that's cool. :D
Everyone who attends Las Vegas gigs will not be witnessing U2 .. as it isn't U2 without Larry Mullen Jr different band
@@reactionfan1448
Completely agree with U2 👈 as it isn't U2 without Larry
@@ultanbeare " Totally agree 💯 Percent the idiots who aren't even Diehard fans have clearly never seen them live in concert and have no idea the chemistry they have as a fourpiece Lineup and taking anyone of them out of the Band just dosent work
that was so enjoyable to watch...I grew up watching U2 play multiple shows in Miami to seeing them put on the best 2 concerts of my life here at Lumen Field in Seattle...their music has been a pillar in my life's journey.
They appreciate and are grateful and love each other, best mates, not even rock stardom superseded thier friendship. Which in turn allows them not to hold on tight at all, encompassing thier freedom, which everyone enjoys sharing with U2, they just like hanging out ❤
Another great interview thank you 🎉
I'm getting goose bumps just by looking at it and emotional from excitement. I mix in atmos and it is going to be my dream to hear immersive audio in this venue some day.
I am so freaking excited for this. ZOOTV is my favorite era of the band and I can finally see a new iteration of it live. THE FLY, MACPHISTO, MIRROR BALL MAN. LET'S GO🙌🔥
Joshua Tree was the first album I ever bought, when I turned 13. They were the first band I ever loved. I saw them live in 1997 on their Pop Mart tour but lost track of them after that. This makes me want to revisit their discog and spend some time with their work that I never got to know.
Every breaking waves is a fantastic song.
@@aquamon17 thanks for the reco!
It's a Musical Journey
Got my tickets for the U2 show and can’t wait to watch it in the Sphere
Well that was a fun video that I will definitely watch again. I have been a U2 fan for as long as I can remember. Like many I am mainly a fan of their 80s work plus Achtung Baby. I have seen them a few times over the years and they have never failed to disappoint. I can't wait to make plans for a Vegas trip to see them at the Sphere. It will truly be amazing.
This is by far one of the best bands EVER! and they stand for love and justice which is needed right now and that is why they are timeless along with their amazing music!
'Love and justice' is all very nice, but they were also officially pro-abortion when it came to the decriminalization push in Ireland. They sure ain't the slightest bit perfect.
U2 music is trash
I didn’t know that’s what they stood for? That is pretty good
@@deluxereissue Not saying it's a gotcha, but how the band is when it truly matters. Very disappointing.
Incredible
Fantastic, unbelievable, awesome. I wish I could see their concert in such a magnificent, futuristic, beautiful structure.
Yesterday I heard about the gigs, couldn't believe the price of tickets.
Now I watch this and I'm astonished by the breadth and scope. Let's hope they do plenty of shows as it's my 50th next year and I need to see this wow.
Go see it! time doesn't come back, money may do.
I’m a professional touring musician and have played thousands of gigs all over the world and for some huge crowds. But my proudest musical achievement is I was in the Rattle And Hum concert video for about half a second. I was 16 and I’ll never forget that show at drafty old McNichols Arena in Denver. I’ll never not love this band.
Love that Massey Hall in Toronto is considered by Bono to be the ideal basis for a large venue that feels intimate!
love Bono's New Jersey accent!
I'm honestly speechless. This is going to be the concert event of the decade. Maybe century. Wow. WOW.
Can't wait! I'm not usually one to go all out and plan a trip around a show, but U2 / MSG Sphere / Vegas was enough for me to do it!
Wave Field Synthesis is gonna make that building sound amazingly. Can't wait
I drive by this everyday and it blows my mind everytime. ONLY IN VEGAS !!!!!!!!!!!
I like the story Bono tells of meeting Sinatra during their first time in Vegas.
Great to see you boys. He gets a deeper part of you on this interview. Special🙏🏻
I got my tickets in the front roll I’m very excited first time I’ll see U2 playing live Atchung babe is my favorite album and I think zoo tv it was maybe the best tour ever played now Vegas U2 no doubt is the best band ever exist 👍👍👍👍
Congratulations, so lucky you! I got to enjoy them live some time ago but I can't anymore because of health issues. I can only dream about seeing them again ❤
I am glad they've finally made something for Artists and performers!
Wishing U2 all the best once they are able to perform on the stage :)
This band is my North Star and I couldn't love them more! Can't wait to see them in the Sphere. Absolute Legends.
Bono and Edge are so laid back. Who wouldn't want to hang out with them?
Zane is such a goofball. The words that come out of this mouth.
To be witnessing this tour of the venue, I almost feel like a [ *raises sunglasses* ]...fly on a wall.
Wow wow wow wow 🎉🎉🎉that venue looks awesome amazing 😍🤩 and what a band to open it looking brilliant U2 I wish um all the best and rock that venue guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉
It's like every tour and production has come together in one place. Amazing
This band has been changing the landscape of live music since ZooTV.
I've been fortunate to have seen the development of their shows and have always thought that I would hate to be the band that followed behind them into the same venue.
Surely the most overblown band in the world.
@@goldenboy06 exactly! There’s a reason no other band has agreed to perform there yet and it’s not bc U2 is so legendary 😂
The first time I went to Vegas was for a job interview in 1986. I was 21 years old. I had been to Reno many times but as a country boy I did not like cities, and I had my thoughts of sin city. I drove down from Chico, then Reno, going fast in a Datsun 280z on highway 95. I arrived tired, a long solo drive, the traffic was terrible, it was hot, the military base jets flying overhead and this song, Bullet the Blue Sky was coming in loud on the FM radio. I totally remember that day. ☘
These shows are going to be something else!
WOW! A reason to visit Las Vegas! "Put yourself out of your comfort zone, sometimes great things can happen." The Edge
Real shame Larry won't be there for these shows. Hopefully he'll be back fighting fit soon.
What happened with larry?
@@alexl.6592 he said he won’t be able to play live in 2023 due to back surgery.
Yep. If Larry was there, I suspect I'd get to a show. I can't quite imagine seeing U2 without Larry. I'd be sitting there bummed / irritated / not feeling right the whole show.
@@jamessbca So with you! This is not U2 without Larry behind the kit.
@@jamessbca
Agree with you 100% not U2 without Larry Mullen Jr
Legends talkin’ about legends. And livin’ history tellin’ more stories… Such a blessing to be part for all about this and for what is comin’ up next. ‘Thanks for the Memories’😎
The Edge living my life. I co-designed a geodesic domed theater 35- years ago but the audio technology at the time couldn’t catch up. Now I’m retired and can add to my bucket list the dream of playing in this venue! What a time to be alive!
Saw my first U2 concert back in the 80s which was absolutely amazing. Since then Rammstein has taken the place in my heart, and they have the best stage show what so ever. This venue however. Wow. It's going to be sold out for years when they start selling tickets. U2 on that stage are going to be mind-blowing.
I drive by the sphere a few times a week to see the progress and its interesting. I cant imagine any other band opening this venue besides U2.
Unfortunately with the passing of the Rick, but pretty sure 70s Pink Floyd line up would have been perfect for this.
Prefer coldplay
@@Chuwks1991 you better be joking
Oh please why so they can ask for more Money?
@@Goodboycat-d4x can’t name one U2 song
As a vegas local, I am sooo excited for MSG’s Sphere 😍
U2 enter the Las Vegas phase of their career
Tons of money In it. Why not?
amazing video, love this & cannot wait to experience the art of music in this very exciting new venue
I love how Zane is star struck throughout the entire interview.
Totally cringe
@@benadams1661 You? I agree, you are.
I don't sense that
As Irish person we love to knock our successful. Saw U2 as early as War tour and seen them 4 times since. Not a huge fan but, they are incredible live and always innovating. This sphere concept looks totally incredible. 18k people per night and they won’t sell 100 nights - ha, of course they would
Fantastic interview. And BONUS: the Sinatra stories!
min 25:25 Dude, band started with 5 Vegas shows....we're now at 18 shows total... 350 000 tickets. They're gonna hit half a million.
I love that it was built for sound ❤
Treasured memory - Joshua Tree tour - 1987 - Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Madrid. Just an 18yo spending a summer in Spain with an opportunity to experience U2 with 80,000 fans on a milestone breakout concert tour. Sounds from that show still echo in my head. “Oooh Dos! Oooh Dos” chanted by the crowd. Bono wondering “why we’ve never played Madrid before” Opening Acts UB40 and The Pretenders collaborating on “Red, Red Wine”, The Edge’s slow crescendo on the opening song Where The Streets have No Name. Everyone singing along to With or Without You. Oh, to come of age in the time of Larry, Adam, Bono & The Edge.
I can’t stop wishing I could cut Bono’s hair myself
a sphere venue should be a staple in every major cities on earth.
I saw U2 thirty years ago on the "ZooTV" tour at Doger Stadium for Halloween 🎃 and it was a mind blowing show. I can't wait to see U2 perform in Las Vegas at the MSG Sphere! 🤩
a good innovation by humanity...when I was a teen in India.by father took me to imax dome..till today I am amazed by dome experiences ..the vegas sphere will surely revolutuinize ..experience
Bono burning the candle at both ends...almost unrecognizable
Welcome to ageing, I know most celebs prevent it but it does happen.
He's had bad health problems that contributes to how you age too
meu Deus!! como isso é incrível.
eu gostaria muito que a minha geração 🙏🏼 conhece a banda U2.
eu gostaria muito que eles fossem tocados ,assim como eu fui quando eu tinha uns 9 anos de idade.
meu pai já teve a oportunidade de ir a um show,quando eu tinha essa idade hahaha, e eu me lembro que vi o ingresso e fiquei muito brava porque ele não me levou hahaha.
eu sonho em ver de perto,eu sonho em sentir a sensação que deve ser,ouvir pessoas que tem os mesmos princípios que eu!
o meu pai é um grande fã ,acompanhou o U2 desde muito jovem.e em todos os momentos bons de nossas vidas o U2 estava presente .
Edge doesn't age. Not bad for 62.
love seeing Bono say hello while Zane and Edge are chatting at 1:23
Bono rockin' the terradactyl look these days 🙃
I had the absolute privileI had the absolute priviledge and pleasure of working with this iconic Rock Band, and I can say without doubt, they are one classy act.dge and pleasure of working with this iconic Rock Band, and I can say without doubt, they are one classy act.
👁️ ❤ U2 ! This venue is fantastic for them!!
Not U2 though is it
The most amazing concert ive seen was U23D imax. It was jaw dropping. stereoscopic 3d surreal concert.
That is an astonishing project. I will insist to my dying day that the ZooTV Sydney gig is the absolute pinnacle of live music in a stadium. No one will EVER top that for sheer spectacle and marrying visuals perfectly with the music.
But I haven't seen the Sphere show....
Thinking back while they’re talking about the Las Vegas music video, I think I connected with u2, because it was the first cd me and my dad bought together Joshua tree. Named after California, then we watched the red rocks video, Colorado, and then this video comes out Las Vegas, they really formulated a plan (or their management did) to embrace America. such as MLK and they really made a deep connection with the American audience, which propelled them to stardom beyond stardom.
I enjoyed this a lot - the Sphere certainly is an impressive structure. Seems like a perfect venue to celebrate Achtung Baby!
I CANNOT WAIT for this!!!! OMFG