U2 impersonators criticised for tribute to Bataclan victims done in “bad taste”

nme.com:

U2 have been criticised for performing their songs outside the Bataclan in Paris as a supposed tribute to the victims who died there in 2015.That year, U2 had been rehearsing for a show at the Bercy Arena in the city just three miles away from where the terrorist attack took place.During an Eagles Of Death Metal show, 89 people were killed by terrorists from the Islamic State, who also attacked outside the Stade de France and around cafes and restaurants.

Many touring artists ended up postponing or cancelling shows in the days and weeks afterwards.On Sunday (December 1), a group impersonating U2 attempted to enter the venue but then performed hits such as ‘One’ and ‘With Or Without You’ outside, according to Le Parisien – apparently a tribute to the tragedy, which a survivor named Arthur Dénouveaux ended up witnessing.“They introduced themselves as U2 before admitting that it was a joke.

In the meantime, they performed a song in front of the hall on the sidewalk,” the venue told the publication.“This is a joke in very bad taste that probably went beyond them and to which we do not wish to give more attention than it deserves.”The stunt was reportedly for a photoshoot.

The man impersonating Bono, Pavel Sfera, has been working as his double for over 20 years according to his website.Típico, andas caminando por las calles de Paris y te encuentras a U2 echando un palomazo.