U2: Last News

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U2 frontman Bono.Bono noted in a tweet that he typically sends Pelosi a humorous limerick to read at the luncheon, however opted to offer an “irregular” one that was “not funny at all” for this year’s event. The speech elicited laughs nonetheless, as Pelosi read aloud the singer and multi-instrumentalist’s rumination on the current war between Russia and Ukraine.In his poem, Bono made mention of “Ireland’s sorrow and pain” – likely referencing The Troubles, the ethno-nationalist conflict between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which lasted from the late 1960s until ’98 – likening it to the current situation in Ukraine, and musing that “saint Patrick’s name is now [Ukraine President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy”.Bono said the poem “wasn’t written to be published”, but shared it on Twitter through the U2 account – alongside a message of solidarity with the Ukrainian peoples, saying, “We stand with the people of Ukraine and their leader” – after Pelosi’s narration of it was uploaded by C-SPAN.Have a read of Bono’s poem in full below, then watch Pelosi deliver it at the Friends Of Ireland luncheon:‘I’ve a tradition of sending a limerick to @SpeakerPelosi’s St.

Fontaines D.C. have shared a new cover of U2‘s ‘One’ – listen to their version of the 1992 track below.‘One’ is the third track from U2’s 1991 album ‘Achtung Baby’, and it was released as the record’s third single in February 1992.

U2 have shared a new acoustic version of ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ to mark the 50th anniversary of the titular massacre.Bloody Sunday was the name given to the 1972 massacre in which the British army shot at unarmed protestors, killing 14 people – the highest number of people killed in a shooting during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.In a new black-and-white video posted to the band’s Instagram page, frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge performed an acoustic version of the 1983 track, which appeared on the album ‘War’.During The Edge’s guitar solo, clips of archival footage began to be interspersed into the video. “30 January 2022 – With love, Bono & Edge,” they captioned the poignant post.

Bono has spoken of his dislike of U2‘s name, most of their songs and his own singing voice.During an appearance on the Awards Chatter podcast (via The Times), the frontman explained that he turns off the radio when the group’s tracks are played because he can’t listen to his vocals.He also claimed that he had only learnt how to sing “recently”.Bono – real name Paul Hewson – went on to admit that he’s “still” doesn’t like U2’s band name. “I really don’t.

Bono took part in an annual charity busking event in Dublin last night (December 24), performing U2’s ‘Running To Stand Still’.Every Christmas Eve, musicians take to the city’s Grafton Street to busk and raise money for local charities working to end homelessness. The event is organised by Glen Hansard and has been running for a decade.This year, the fundraising session couldn’t take place on the street due to COVID-19 restrictions and so was live-streamed from Dublin’s St Patrick’s Cathedral instead.

Nadine Shah has labelled U2 bassist Adam Clayton a “fucking spenk” on social media, pointing to a clip from his appearance in the documentary Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away.In the clip that Shah tweeted last night (December 4), Clayton speaks on Lynott’s work as a bassist – in particular his role playing the instrument in Thin Lizzy. “One thing you need to know about the bass is it’s that big, heavy thing that hangs down between your legs,” Clayton said in the documentary.“The bass is this secret weapon.

U2‘s The Edge has revealed that the band are reportedly working on a new album, which would be the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Songs of Experience’.In an interview with Rolling Stone, the guitarist noted that he had been working with bassist Adam Clayton on a new song idea.“We are firmly locked in the tower of song and working away on a bunch of new things,” he said. “I’m just having so much fun writing and not necessarily having to think about where it’s going to go.

U2 have announced plans for a 30th anniversary edition of ‘Achtung Baby’ with a special vinyl release and a mammoth digital boxset.U2’s seventh album was originally released on November 18, 1991, and the 30th anniversary edition will come as a standard or deluxe vinyl. The editions will be released on November 19, and can be pre-ordered here.On December 3, the band will also be releasing a 50-track digital boxset of the iconic record that will include remixes and B-sides.

U2 have shared a brand new song called ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ – you can listen to the track in full below.The band previewed the new single earlier this week when they shared a snippet on their newly opened TikTok account.Premiered this evening (November 3) by BBC Radio 2’s Jo Whiley, ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ is the first new music from U2 since 2019’s ‘Ahimsa’, which the band collaborated on with ‘Jai Ho’ composer AR Rahman.Taken from the soundtrack for the upcoming animated sequel SING 2, the film will see U2 frontman Bono make his animated screen debut as reclusive rockstar lion Clay Calloway.On the track, Bono explores the cathartic power of music.

Lana Del Rey, U2 and Fleetwood Mac lead the limited edition releases that will be up for grabs when Record Store Day’s Black Friday edition returns later this year.Black Friday 2021 will fall on November 26 and releases from more than 100 artists will arrive in independent record stores in the UK on that day.A blue vinyl edition of Del Rey’s ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’, which also features alternative artwork, will be one of the limited-edition releases on offer this year, while a 40th anniversary edition of U2’s ‘Gloria’ will also go on sale.

U2 have said that they would have no problem with frontman Bono going solo if he ever decided to do so.Speaking in a new interview, the band’s bassist Adam Clayton insisted he and the rest of the band – also comprising guitarist The Edge and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.

U2 guitarist The Edge has designed a new guitar strap, sales of which will go towards supporting refugee women.The guitarist has partnered with the charity Love Welcomes, “a social enterprise that helps refugee women begin to stitch their lives back together” by providing skills training, employment and humanitarian support.The Edge’s ‘Love Welcomes’ guitar straps – which each include an orange strip of upcycled life vest worn by refugees during their journey across the Mediterranean – have been hand-sewn by refugee women who are being supported by Love Welcomes, with proceeds from every sale going back to the refugee community.The first 500 straps sold – each of which are unique and made to order – will also receive a personally signed

U2‘s Bono and The Edge have collaborated with Martin Garrix for ‘We Are The People’, the official song of Euro 2020 – you can listen to the track below.Written over the course of the past three years, the song includes lyrics written by Bono and guitar by The Edge.“Creating the music for one of the biggest sports events in the world together with Bono and The Edge has been an incredible experience,” Garrix said in a statement.

U2 have teamed up with Martin Garrix to record the official song for Euro 2020.The track, which is called ‘We Are The People We’ve Been Waiting’, is reportedly set for on May 14 ahead of the European Championships kicking off in June.According to The Sun, Bono and the Edge are currently in London to a record a video for the track alongside the Dutch DJ.A music insider said: “Martin adores football so this opportunity was ­massive for him, which is why he aimed for the very top when looking for collaborators.“He has spent months and months working on this song to make it perfect and once Bono and The Edge were on board, it hit new heights.We Are The People We’ve Been Waiting For w/ Bono & The Edge – May 14th! #euro2020

U2 frontman Bono‘s anti-poverty charity ONE has created a new animated series stressing the importance of vaccines in our lives.Actors Michael Sheen, Penelope Cruz and David Oyelowo have all lended their voices to the new project, which also highlights the lack of COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the world’s poorest countries.Pandemica is being released via Bono’s global health charity ONE, and also features the voices of Kumail Nanjiani, Phoebe Robinson and Wanda Sykes.“Pandemica’s animated world animates a simple truth – that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you get these life-saving shots,” Bono said of the series in a statement.“Even while many of us still wait our turn, we need to commit to making sure that billions

Corona beer isn’t the only thing that has a different ring to it after the coronavirus.There’s an Irish indie-rock band called the Coronas that will also now be forever associated with COVID-19.But the trio — which drops its sixth album, “True Love Waits,” Friday — had already made a name for itself since its 2007 debut, topping the charts and playing arenas in Ireland.Here, frontman Danny O’Reilly, 35, reveals how they got their now-notorious moniker, why he didn’t mind quarantine and the story behind the Christmas Eve he spent with Bono.How did you first come up with your band name?We’re actually named after an old-school vintage typewriter called Smith Corona Deluxe. It was in this movie “Almost Famous” that we loved.

Rock band U2 has donated €10 million to support health care workers battling coronavirus in Ireland.

Bono has a new song for everyone stuck in a moment they can’t get out of.

Bono has released new music for the first time in nearly three years after being inspired by Italians in coronavirus quarantine.

U2 lyrics handwritten by Bono have sold for £76,000 during a coronavirus charity auction.