Category Archives: U2

In honor of the 30th anniversary of U2′s War album and the Pope flying off to the sunset – 40

Posted on 28 February 28, 2013 by Geeding

40 is my favorite song from the U2 album War, and here’s a performance of the song during the Vertigo tour in Chicago.  And for those of you that don’t know, 40 is a modification of Psalm 40.  The loose Pope … Continue reading →

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100 Riffs (A Brief History of Rock N’ Roll)

Posted on 04 September 4, 2012 by Geeding

Glad to see U2 made the list at #58.

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Early morning, April 4, Shot rings out in the Memphis sky, Free at last, They took your life, They could not take your pride

Posted on 04 April 4, 2012 by Geeding

The one thing that has always bother me about this song (that I happen to love so much) is that it’s historically inaccurate as the assassination happened early evening, not early morning. I recently discovered this picture of Jackie Kennedy at MLK’s … Continue reading →

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U2 “From The Sky Down” Trailer

Posted on 09 September 9, 2011 by Geeding

In 2011 U2 returned to Hansa Studio in Berlin to tell the story of the one album that changed everything. Premieres on Showtime Saturday, October 29th.

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U2 in St Louis

Posted on 21 July 21, 2011 by Geeding

I just thought this was a cool photo.

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Bono And The Edge With David Letterman – Stuck In A Moment

Posted on 19 July 19, 2011 by Geeding

There’s a bit of a story about the song writing process and the background of the song itself. I’ve always loved this song, and love how intimate these two performed it last night.

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Bono Invites Blind Guitarist To Play With The Band

Posted on 06 July 6, 2011 by Geeding

And you wonder why I’m madly in love with this band. Check out the full blog post @ easonjordan.com where you will find additional pictures and links to other stories covering this event as well as the guitarist’s Facebook post … Continue reading →

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U2 to Sell 360 Tour ‘Claws’

Posted on 29 June 29, 2011 by Geeding

U2′s 360 Tour will come to an end July 30 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. But “The Claw” — the alien-like, four-legged structure over the stage — will live on. After the record-setting two-year-plus 360 trek, U2′s management plans to … Continue reading →

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It’s a new Blu-ray day for U2 – BD Live helps band keep content fresh

Posted on 19 July 19, 2010 by Geeding

In 2007, U2 was one of the first to capitalize on new 3D technology with “U2 3D,” which was also the first live-action 3D film to play Cannes. Last month, the band gave a push to another up-and-coming technology — … Continue reading →

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Muse and The Edge, Where the Streets Have No Name, Glastonbury 2010

Posted on 28 June 28, 2010 by Geeding

When I attended the U2 concert in Arlington last year, Muse opened for the band. U2 was suppose to perform at the Glastonbury Festival , but Bono is still recovering, so Muse decided to sing one of U2′s classics since … Continue reading →

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Bleed Into One – the story of Christian rock

Posted on 17 June 17, 2010 by Geeding

This movie has been in the works for several years and is expected to be out  later this year and includes about five minutes of U2. Here’s an article, and here’s a preview.

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In new book, Baptist prof draws on U2′s music to call for Christian unity

Posted on 27 May 27, 2010 by Geeding

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABP) — A new book written by a Baptist professor applies theological themes found in the music of the Irish rock band U2 to the quest for Christian unity. In Ecumenism Means You Too — pun intended — … Continue reading →

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Get Well, Bono

Posted on 21 May 21, 2010 by Geeding

U2.com These lyrics seem appropriate: Something is about to give I can feel it coming I think I know what it is I’m not afraid to die I’m not afraid to live And when I’m flat on my back I … Continue reading →

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U2 360° At The Rose Bowl – Trailer

Posted on 06 April 6, 2010 by Geeding

I wasn’t on planning on adding this to my U2 concert library, but after seeing this preview, I’m reconsidering.

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New U2 DVD Cover

Posted on 30 March 30, 2010 by Geeding

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50th Birthday * 50 Days * $50,000

Posted on 23 March 23, 2010 by Geeding

For the eighth year in a row, the African Well Fund is pleased to announce plans for a fundraising drive to ” Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday”. AWF is celebrating Bono’s 50th Birthday by raising funds to support a … Continue reading →

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For my fellow U2 fans: Meet U2′s Child

Posted on 22 March 22, 2010 by Geeding

To millions of U2 fans, Peter Rowen is the child whose mournful face stares out from the covers of “Boy” and “War.” Now, 30 years since he modeled for the iconic images, he still attracts attention. Peter grew up in … Continue reading →

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U2 call rural craftsman to repair broken Grammy

Posted on 16 March 16, 2010 by Geeding

A rural craftsman was amazed when international rock stars U2 phoned him and asked him to repair their broken Grammy award. The trophy – awarded for the band’s 1987 album The Joshua Tree – had split into three pieces including … Continue reading →

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