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U2's Bono was one of the few real rock heroes of the 1980s, leading the Irish band to international recognition with a charged, political approach to music. The band's early efforts brought a stadium-size presence to alt-rock, with Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's distinct guitar lines interacting seamlessly with the rhythm section of bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. In 1987, U2 broke through to superstardom with THE JOSHUA TREE, a grand culmination of their '80s soun...Read More >
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Sorry, here's a better link to the MOG posting. http://mog.com/Charley_Rogulewski/blog_post/140573 ...get it...Bad? I thought it was funny.
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My family was just recently in for a visit and my Dad couldn't have been more excited to show me his new MP3 Player. He left it behind with a whole list of requested music he'd like to have on it. I was actually quite impressed with his list (I left him with liner notes while I was at work one day). Chili Peppers. The Chemical Brothers. The Strokes. Jet. Bjork. Beastie Boys.
It really made me take time out to reflect on how cool it was that he was doing things an... MORE
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When I first heard U2's "The Unforgettable Fire" back in 1984, I was kind of puzzled. It was a real evolution from their previous albums, and kind of abstract. I had seen the band live on the "War" tour (at Stonybrook Gymnasium on Long Island - incredible), and the impression I had was that they were going in a pop direction. So "Unforgettable" was a real surprise, especially side 2. Don't get me wrong though, I like the album, but it took a few listens for it to sink ... MORE
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You gotta start off MLK Day (hopefully you aren't working with some U2! Their track MLK will be aired on Aural Bliss this coming Sunday night (1/14)...at the end of the show which officially begins MLK Day. Aural Bliss airs from 10PM-Midnight EST on Auralgasms Radio. You can also expect to hear from The Daysleepers, The Cure, Spiritualized, Cocteau Twins, Trespassers William and Delerium this week. Join the chat during the show to meet some like minded ... MORE
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This is the song that made the band who they are today.
It's famous for so many things.
This version stayed top of Irish radio listener surveys for years after it's release - it can be considered the benchmark version.
Bad was also what people remember from Live Aid - it was the moment when the rock elite joined with the audience and the event escalated to a higher level.
I've seen U2 so many times it's hard to know which gig stands out, but one thing's fo... MORE
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