U2 Interview Archive https://u2interview.com/ Classic U2 audio interviews Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:14:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 U2 In Their Own Words, Manchester Radio https://u2interview.com/2008/06/14/u2-in-their-own-words-manchester-radio/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:53:47 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/?p=139 Continue reading →]]> While in Manchester UK on the first leg of the Unforgettable Fire Tour, Adam and Edge are interviewed by Picadilly Radio DJ Tony ‘The Greek’ Michaelides.  Topics include; The Unforgettable Fire and the UK album charts, U2 at the Manchester Apollo, Bono climbing on the PA stacks, working with Brian Eno, 80’s soul music, touring in the US, another record with Brian and Danny?, writing and recording The Unforgettable Fire, Bono’s voice and the right microphone, Pride, albums vs. singles, the album title Unforgettable Fire, NME trashes U2’s new album, Bad and Heroin, more singles from the album?, 4th of July, plans for 1985?

Originally recorded on or about November 10th, 1984 and recorded by taper Rick14.  Believed to be first broadcast, December 31st, 1984.

]]> Steve Lillywhite NPR Interview https://u2interview.com/2008/06/12/steve-lillywhite-npr-interview/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:06:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/06/12/steve-lillywhite-npr-interview/ Continue reading →]]> This is an excellent interview of Steve Lillywhite by the NPR program World Cafe.  Steve Lillywhite has an on going relationship with NPR due to the NPR Lillywhite Sessions show.  The interview covers his work in the early days on U2’s first three albums, Boy, October, and particularly War.  Topics include;  Martin Hannett, how Steve became the Boy producer, meetingPaul McGuinness, an early U2 gig, A Day Without Me, unfocused passion and October, War, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Larry and the click track, aren’t I great or aren’t I crap, New Years Day, Adam’s bass, Drowning Man.

Originally broadcast June 1th, 2008 by NPR.  Copyright 2008 NPR.

]]> “The Real Thing” fanzine interview with Bono (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2008/06/07/the-real-thing-fanzine-interview-with-bono/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:12:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/06/07/the-real-thing-fanzine-interview-with-bono/ Continue reading →]]> On June 26th 1997, Bono and the rest of U2 had a day off from the first leg of the PopMart tour.  The next day, the band would play the first of three nights at Chicago’s Soldier Field.  On this off day, Bono participated in a phone interview for the UK fanzine “The Real Thing”.  The phone interview was conducted by the two co-editors from The Real Thing,  Debbi and Jackie.

Topics included; Popmart tour, Bono allergic to wine, Popmart setlists and songs, Until The End of the World visuals, Popmart changes for Europe, origin of Mofo lyrics, somebody is at the door, view from Bono’s Chicago suite, European support acts, Sarajevo show, reception of the Pop album, tour preparation in Vegas, shooting Peacocks up the arse with Super Soakers, Gavin Friday, Edge’s lyric credit on Pop, studio camera, U2 MSN website, U2 Dublin shows and criticism, media life vs. real life, U2 vegetarians, celebrity and U2, stripped down shows, MTV unplugged, friends and family on tour, Adam and Larry are waiting.

Special thanks to Debbi Voisey for her kindness in sending us this rare interview.  To read Debbi’s introduction to this interview, entitled “Shooting Peacocks Up The Arse!”, click HERE.  Interview conducted 3:00pm, June 26th, 1997 CST via phone from Chicago.

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]]> Edge interviewed on RTE https://u2interview.com/2008/04/01/edge-interviewed-on-rte/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/04/01/edge-interviewed-on-rte/ Continue reading →]]> Host John Kelly interviews The Edge for RTE’s The View.  Topics include:  Surviving the early punk movement, Dublin in the 70s, Lipton Village, Bowie, The Sex Pistols, the early days of U2, Dylan, Springsteen, the band as Social Democrats, the pressure of number one, the songs come first, conflict within the band, playing live, the future of the music business, Eno and Lanois, in the studio, Bono’s lyrics, the evolution of cooperation.  Originally broadcast March 31st, 2008 on RTE 1.

]]> CNN Interview from U2-3D Premier https://u2interview.com/2008/01/22/cnn-interview-from-u2-3d-premier/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:16:12 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/01/22/cnn-interview-from-u2-3d-premier/ U2 were at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah for the U2-3D film premier.  CNN correspondent Brooke Anderson speaks to the band and U2-3D director Catherine Owens.  Added on January 21st, 2008 to the CNN website.

]]> Paul McGuinness Joshua Tree Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/12/11/paul-mcguinness-joshua-tree-interview/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:37:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/12/11/paul-mcguinness-joshua-tree-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Paul McGuinness is interviewed by Phantom 105.2 FM Dublin. The topic is the recent 20th Anniversary reissue of The Joshua Tree album. Topics include; The Unforgettable Fire, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, the Joshua Tree B-sides, America, Brian Eno and Streets, One Tree Hill, Greg Carroll, Anton Corbjn, Time Magazine, playing arenas, opening acts, LAPD closing down the Streets video shoot, Steve Lillywhite, Jimmy Iovine, Rattle and Hum backlash, Joshua Tree CD reissue, The Sweetest Thing, Waves Of Sorrow, touring before recording, re-recording Pop, Joshua Tree as a double album, the new album sessions. Original interview courtesy of Phantom FM Dublin can be found here. Originally broadcast December 9th, 2007.

]]> Bono opens Anton Corbijn Museum Exhibit https://u2interview.com/2007/11/14/bono-opens-anton-corbijn-museum-exhibit/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:46:46 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/14/bono-opens-anton-corbijn-museum-exhibit/ Continue reading →]]> In 2000, Bono made a brief speech at the opening of Anton Corbijn’s “25 years work” (werk) exhibit at the Groninger Museum, Netherlands. The exhibit displayed photographs from Anton’s first 25 years as a photographer.  A related article from the atu2.com website can be found HERE.   Taped/Compiled by B.R. on  April 8th, 2000.

]]> Edge discusses Led Zeppelin https://u2interview.com/2007/11/12/edge-discusses-led-zeppelin/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:45:35 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/12/edge-discusses-led-zeppelin/ As part of Zane Lowe’s Masterpieces series, Edge does a very VERY short bit on his admiration for Led Zeppelin. Recorded from BBC Radio 1 on November 8th, 2007.

]]> Bono on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams https://u2interview.com/2007/11/04/bono-on-nbc-nightly-news-with-brian-williams/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:30 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/04/bono-on-nbc-nightly-news-with-brian-williams/ Continue reading →]]> Bono is interviewed by Brian Williams on the set of Saturday Night Live. Topics include; Africa, AIDS, the One Campaign, Product Red, Bono’s Liberty Medal speech and his torture remarks. Bono also briefly discusses the upcoming U2 album. After the main interview, Bono talks about the interview and thanks Brian and NBC for the coverage.

]]> Bono Rolling Stone Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/11/01/bono-rolling-stone-interview/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:48:48 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/01/bono-rolling-stone-interview/ A short audio excerpt from a great Rolling Stone interview with Bono. Topics include; Activism or U2, The One campaign, America, a new kind of idealism. Audio interview conducted by Anthony DeCurtis and copyright RollingStone.com.

]]> Bono’s Liberty Medal Speech https://u2interview.com/2007/09/30/bonos-liberty-metal-speech/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:51:40 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/09/30/bonos-liberty-metal-speech/ This is Bono’s acceptance speech in honor of Bono and DATA receiving the 2007 Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia. A text version of Bono’s speech can be found here.  Recorded September 27th, 2007.

]]> Bono discusses Across The Universe https://u2interview.com/2007/09/19/bono-discusses-across-the-universe/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:30:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/09/19/bono-discusses-across-the-universe/ Bono talks very briefly to Hollywood.com about the movie Across The Universe.  First released September 14th, 2007.

]]> Bono discusses Luciano Pavarotti https://u2interview.com/2007/09/08/bono-discusses-luciano-pavarotti/ Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:32:26 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/09/08/bono-discusses-luciano-pavarotti/ Continue reading →]]> Bono pays tribute to Luciano Pavarotti in a short discussion with BBC presenter Eddie Mair. Topics include; Bono’s father and Pavarotti, how Miss Sarajevo came about, flying with Pavarotti, staying at Pavarotti’s summer home, the empathy behind the notes. Recorded and first broadcast September 6th, 2007.

]]> Bono, Voices Of Sun City https://u2interview.com/2007/08/31/bono-voices-of-sun-city/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:12:50 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/31/bono-voices-of-sun-city/ Continue reading →]]> Artists who took part in the Artists United Against Apartheid (Sun City) project recorded an interview LP and video entitled “Voices Of Sun City”. On this promo LP, Bono discusses why he joined the Sun City project and the recording of Silver and Gold. This is a very short interview segment. Special thanks to Eric of U2vl.org for providing this interview. Released 1985.

]]> Bono press conference regarding graffiti https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-press-conference-regarding-graffiti/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:19:24 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-press-conference-regarding-graffiti/ Continue reading →]]> On November 11th, 1987, U2 played a free show at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco. During that show, Bono spray painted “Rock n roll stops the traffic” on the Vaillancourt fountain. This resulted in Bono receiving a rebuke from then San Francisco mayor Diane Feinstein, “I am disappointed that a rock star who is supposed to be a role model for young people chose to vandalise the work of another artist”. This short press conference is Bono’s response to the situation. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded November 1987.

]]> The Edge with Roger Scott I https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/edge-with-roger-scott/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:15:52 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/edge-with-roger-scott/ Continue reading →]]> Edge sits down with Roger Scott for a short interview on BBC Radio One. Topics include; When Love Comes To Town, working with BB King, She’s A Mystery To Me, meeting Roy Orbison, recording cover versions, Dancing Barefoot, Fortunate Son, Warm and Tender Love, Everybody Loves A Winner, Unchained Melody, 1989 plans for U2, and Edge’s favorite music including S’Express, Living Colour, and The Neville Brothers. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast April 15th, 1989.

]]> The Edge with Roger Scott II https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/the-edge-with-roger-scott/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:33:52 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/the-edge-with-roger-scott/ Continue reading →]]> During rehearsals for the Lovetown Tour, Edge sits down with Roger Scott for a short interview on BBC Radio One. Topics include; Everlasting Love, Unchained Melody, touring Australia and New Zealand, songs for the next album, and The Who touring. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast June 24th, 1989.

]]> Bono phones Simon Mayo https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-phones-simon-mayo/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:53:55 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-phones-simon-mayo/ Continue reading →]]> Just after becoming a dad for the first time, Bono phones in to Simon Mayo‘s BBC Radio One show for a short interview. Topics include; the birth of Jordan, being a father, All I Want Is You single and video, Felini’s La Strada as the basis for the video, who dies at the end?, the Lovetown tour, U2 fanzines, and Everlasting Love. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast June 7th, 1989.

]]> Bono in Stockholm Sweden https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-in-stockholm-sweden/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:10:42 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-in-stockholm-sweden/ Continue reading →]]> Bono tapes a short interview in the Kaknästornet tower restaurant with a Swedish journalist. Topics include; the radio tower, wallpaper music, the War album, Sunday Bloody Sunday, the troubles, Simple Minds, change, working on a ballet soundtrack with Arlene Phillips for the (then) Irish National Ballet, a gift for the interviewer. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded sometime early in 1983.

]]> Bono and Jim Kerr with Dave Fanning https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-and-jim-kerr-with-dave-fanning/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:23:32 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-and-jim-kerr-with-dave-fanning/ Continue reading →]]> Just before the Phoenix Park show, Bono and Jim Kerr visit with Dave Fanning.  This is an extremely short interview in which the upcoming show is discussed and Jim Kerr discusses going on before U2.  Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast August 12th,1983.

]]> Bono on CNN, Joshua Tree https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-on-cnn-joshua-tree/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:48:19 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-on-cnn-joshua-tree/ Continue reading →]]> The day before The Joshua Tree tour is to begin in Arizona, CNN’s Sherri Sylvester conducts a short interview with Bono. Topics include; u2 as a “megaband”, band of the 80’s, Larry starting the band, fame, New Year’s Day, Pride, the state of rock and roll, and U2’s chances for survival.

]]> Casey Kasem and Negativland https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/casey-kasem-and-negativland/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:57:09 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/casey-kasem-and-negativland/ Continue reading →]]> In 1992, at an anti-nuclear rally, Casey Kasem was interviewed regarding the Negativland U2 single.  This single has Casey ranting about U2 saying in part, “these guys are from England (sic) and who gives a sh*&”.  During this very quick “celebrity” interview, Kasem briefly discusses the Negativland single, the fact that he did not sue them, and his belief in the first amendment.  It has been reported that, privately, he did in fact threaten to sue Negativland regarding the single.  Interview courtesy negativland.com.  Thanks to Don Joyce for providing this recording.  Recorded sometime during 1992.

]]> Edge and Negativland Mondo 2000 Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/15/edge-and-negativland-mondo-2000-interview/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:09:48 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/15/edge-and-negativland-mondo-2000-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Interview courtesy negativland.com.

On a break from the Zoo TV Tour, U2 management set up a long phone interview for Edge with Mondo 2000 magazine. Apparenly, Edge was a fan of the magazine, which included contributors such as William Gibson. Edge’s goal was to discuss the ideas behind Zoo TV and the Cyberpunk movement with the magazine and its audience.

What Edge did not know was that Mondo 2000 editor R. U. Sirius invited his friends from the band Negativland (Don Joyce and Mark Hosler) to take part in the interview. At the time, Island records were suing Negativland regarding their single “U2” which mixed samples of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” with a profane Casey Kasem rant from his show American Top 40.

Most likely, it was the cover of the Negativland single that worried Island Records. The cover was designed in such a way as to suggest that it was a U2 release. Though Island Records may have had a legitimate gripe regarding the cover, their legal actions seemed heavy handed at best, and eventually cost Negativland a lot of money and their recording contract with SST Records.

The interview started out as somewhat of an “ambush”, but, The Edge seemed mostly relaxed about the whole thing as time went on. Additionally, Negativland took the opportunity to ask Edge some interesting questions, and make some good points regarding sampling, copyright, and the dawning digital age. Near the end, they even ask Edge for a loan!

It is believed that this interview has never been released before in audio form, though the print version is available at the Negativland website. The U2 Interview Archive would like to thank Don Joyce for dubbing and sending us a copy of the original audio cassette. Recorded June 25th, 1992 for Mondo 2000 magazine.

PS: If you’ve never heard the U2/Negativland single, may we suggest the 2001 Negativland album “These Guys Are From England and Who Gives A Shit” which contains great versions. Also available via Amazon.com.

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]]> The Edge Captive Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/08/14/the-edge-captive-interview/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:22:24 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/14/the-edge-captive-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Dave Fanning interviews The Edge regarding the Captive soundtrack album for the RTE TV series “Visual Eyes”. Interview sound quality is fairly low.  Topics include; using U2 tracks in movies, Edge as a movie fan, black and white movies, corrupting influences in movies, Michael Brook, U2’s recording process, and will there be other movie soundtracks? Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast August 20-28, 1986.

]]> In The Studio, Achtung Baby (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/13/in-the-studio-achtung-baby-4-parts/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:53:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/13/in-the-studio-achtung-baby-4-parts/ Continue reading →]]> As part of the “In The Studio with Redbeard” radio series, Edge and Adam discuss Achtung Baby. The show is a mix of interview clips and music from the album. Topics include; recording in Berlin, staying in East Berlin, Eno and Lanois, mixing The Fly, trashy guitars and dirty bass, Mysterious Ways, Bono’s lyrics, Tryin’ To Throw Your Arms Around The World, Zoo TV, Until The End Of The World, and the state of radio in America. Part 4 is a commercial for the show. Taken from the original Promo CD “In The Studio, #236, U2 Achtung Baby”. For airing the week of December 28th, 1992″.

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]]> Ali Hewson Sellafield BBC Interviews (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/10/ali-hewson-selafield-radio-interview/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:42:12 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/10/ali-hewson-selafield-radio-interview/ Ali Hewson is interviewed twice by the BBC News regarding here Sellafield Postcard Campaign. First broadcast April 22nd and 26th 2002. Link to original BBC audio for April 26th here and BBC video for April 22nd here.

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]]> MTV Happy St. Patrick’s Day Message https://u2interview.com/2007/08/10/mtv-happy-st-patricks-day-message/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:13:01 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/10/mtv-happy-st-patricks-day-message/ Continue reading →]]> In 1982, U2 filmed a “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” message for MTV music television. At this point, MTV had placed U2’s Gloria Video into heavy rotation, setting the stage for the War videos to come a year later. During the message, U2 walks around the Dublin Docklands. First broadcast March 17th, 1982. View the video on YouTube by clicking here.

]]> Bono and Adam Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/10/bono-and-adam-interview/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:34:04 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/10/bono-and-adam-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Taped “hotel junket” style UK interview with Bono and Adam. This is a typical mid-80’s U2 vinyl interview, so the sound has something to be desired, particularly for Bono who was not close to the mic. Topics include Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, politics, hype in music, doing interviews, loss of privacy in U2, the prospect of being U2 in 20 years, collaboration, October as a turning point, Pride, Island Records, the U2 value system, room service is ordered (sandwiches and Heineken). Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Exact recording date unknown, believed to be 1985.

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]]> U2 on The Culture Show, BBC Two https://u2interview.com/2007/08/10/u2-on-the-culture-show-bbc-two/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:40:02 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/10/u2-on-the-culture-show-bbc-two/ Continue reading →]]> U2 are in Brussels Belgium for the first show of the European Vertigo tour. While there, the band have a short interview with Mariella Frostrup for the BBC 2 TV series The Culture Show. Topics include; touring, Live 8, Bono’s work, etc. Recorded June 10th, 2005, first broadcast 7:00PM, June 13th, 2005.

]]> Larry premiers The Joshua Tree with Dave Fanning (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/09/larry-premiers-the-joshua-tree-with-dave-fanning/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:56:32 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/09/larry-premiers-the-joshua-tree-with-dave-fanning/ Continue reading →]]> Larry speaks! A week or so before The Joshua Tree is to be released on March 9th 1987, Larry drops by Dave Fanning‘s show to world premier four cuts from the album . Additionally, Larry has brought in “a bunch of records” to play, and Dave Fanning gets him to speak at length on a number of things. Topics includes; David Bowie, aging gracefully, The Joshua Tree, sounding like U2, the world tour, Joshua Tree as a double album, Bono’s lyrics, Regan’s America, drumming to serve the song, piano lessons and drum lessons, the Artane Boys Band, shoulder length hair, Mount Temple, the early days, The Sweet, Red Hill Mining Town, the U2 fan club, getting hassled by fans, living in and giving back to Dublin, the Red Hill Mining Town and With Or Without You video shoots, Larry’s hand problems, live drums, Paul Brady and Patty Smith sessions, t-shirts and ticket pricing, Exit, and Working Class Hero. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast on or about March 2nd, 1987.

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]]> Dave Fanning Best Of U2 Interviews 1987 https://u2interview.com/2007/08/09/dave-fanning-best-of-u2-interviews-1987/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:29:10 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/09/dave-fanning-best-of-u2-interviews-1987/ Continue reading →]]> On the eve of the Joshua Tree Cork Show, and just after The “Cork Mafia” interview the previous hour, Dave Fanning plays an hour of U2 interview highlights from 1987. Dave had members of the band on his RTE 2 FM show at least three times during that year. First, the entire band recorded U2 Talkie with Dave in February, then Larry dropped by to world premier tracks from The Joshua Tree in early March, and finally the entire band dropped by for the famous “Nude Interview” in June. This show includes brief highlights from each of these three interviews and was padded out with U2 songs and other music. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast 9:00pm, August 7th, 1987.

]]> The “Cork Mafia” talk with Dave Fanning https://u2interview.com/2007/08/06/the-cork-mafia-talk-with-dave-fanning/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:20:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/06/the-cork-mafia-talk-with-dave-fanning/ Continue reading →]]> On the eve of the Joshua Tree Cork Show, five members of U2’s road crew drop by for an interview with Dave Fanning. The crew members are; Joe O’Herlihy, Steve Iredale, Tim Buckley, Tom Mullany, and Sam O’ Sullivan. Discussion centers on the early days with U2 and assorted bits related to being on the road. Topics include; what was so special about U2?, getting equipment, people jumping on stage, taking care of Larry, what happens at soundcheck?, the effect of climate on sound, indoor vs outdoor sound, Adam’s sub lows, covering the pitch, can you get Murphys in Edinborough?, the bus fire, flying vs. driving, tension within the crew, local crew, what happens when U2 is off the road?, Rory Gallagher, U2 playing the Lark by the Lee, what will U2 play in Cork tomorrow? Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast 8:00pm, August 7th, 1987.

]]> Bono and Mike Peters KZEW Dallas (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/05/bono-and-mike-peters-kzew-dallas-2-parts/ Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:28:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/05/bono-and-mike-peters-kzew-dallas-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Bono and Mike Peters visit with KZEW in Dallas Texas, “the Rock and Roll Alternative”. Bono does most of the talking with DJ George Gimarc while Mike Peters naps mostly. Topics include; the Us Festival, categorizing music, playing The Refugee, The Alarm, what does An Cat Dubh mean?, Tom Snyder and the Tomorrow Show, Sunday Bloody Sunday, studio vs live, Windmill Lane studio, CBS demos, the Stories for Boys demo is played from the Just For Kicks album, the name U2, Ireland, the Boy on the album covers, Mike Peters plays Blaze Of Glory for Bono, can U2 change the world?, Bono invites a fan to the sound check, the writing process, A Celebration, Larry being so quiet, The Fool is played, writing for the Royal Dublin Ballet, the “much maligned” October album. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast June 12nd, 1983. A great transcription of this interview can be found here.

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]]> Adam talks with Dave Fanning (incomplete) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/03/adam-talks-with-dave-fanning-incomplete/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:47:34 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/03/adam-talks-with-dave-fanning-incomplete/ Continue reading →]]> Between the 3th and 4th legs of the Unforgettable Fire Tour, Adam drops by The Dave Fanning Show for a short interview. This interview is incomplete and has quality issues at a few points. Topics include, Mother Records, The Unforgettable Fire single, Adam seeing bands in Dublin, will U2 play in Ireland?, Island Records, tension within the band, artistic and financial freedom, the new stage and show, seriously… will U2 play in Ireland?, the next LP (interview ends abruptly). Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded Mid February 1985 while U2 were on a tour break.

]]> Edge Talks With BP Fallon https://u2interview.com/2007/08/01/edge-talks-with-bp-fallon/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:55:15 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/01/edge-talks-with-bp-fallon/ Continue reading →]]> Edge drops by for the final installment of the the BPFO (BP Fallon Orchestra) show, broadcast on RTE 2 shortwave radio. Topics include; Arizona Governor Evan Mecham and MLK, Stand By Me, the state of music 1987, Jimi Hendrix, Edge’s family life is suffering, lack of drug abuse in U2, traveling in America, televangelists, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Edge’s half-dozen country songs, Las Vegas, Steve Wickham drops by and plays violin, early U2 tours, meeting fans, Edge is a happy chap. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded Saturday, May 23rd, 1987

]]> U2 Winnipeg Popmart https://u2interview.com/2007/07/30/u2-winnipeg-popmart/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:01:09 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/30/u2-winnipeg-popmart/ Continue reading →]]> U2 are in Winnipeg during the PopMart tour, and Toronto radio station 102.1 The Edge has live coverage. DJs Dave Bookman and Kim Hughes do a pre-show report and interview Howie B, Bono, Edge and Adam from “the press box” for later broadcast. Topics include; Winnipeg is buzzing, Howie B’s role, club music in the UK, stories from the studio, the U2 crew plays soccer, the unhappy 80’s, spectacle vs music, touring legs, Mission Impossible, pushing U2 forward, white rock is dull, and U2 as a mainstream irritant. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded June 12th, 1997.

]]> Bono at Live Aid https://u2interview.com/2007/07/29/bono-at-live-aid/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:42:49 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/29/bono-at-live-aid/ Bono gives a very short interview at Live Aid to Paul Gambaccini for BBC Radio 1. The interview focuses on the Live Aid concert and its impact. Interview recorded July 13th, 1985.

]]> Bono and Adam on Rockline (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/29/bono-and-adam-on-rockline/ Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:01:17 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/29/bono-and-adam-on-rockline/ Continue reading →]]> Geno Mitchellini substitutes for usual host Bob Coburn on Rockline, live from KLOS in Los Angeles.  Bono and Adam are in good spirits, having just finished the second leg of the Unforgettable Fire Tour at the Long Beach Arena, and are about to have a month off for the holidays.  Topics include; Martin Luther King, lack of printed lyrics in albums, why Bono will never be a politician, Band Aid, the song Wire, the two Americas, Rock and Roll, Bob Dylan, U2 is not a new wave band, Brian Eno, The Unforgettable Fire and the bomb, Do They Know It’s Christmas, Bad and Heroin, recording in Slane Castle, and The Who. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast live on December 17th, 1984.

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]]> Edge and Dave Fanning, Zooropa Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/27/edge-and-dave-fanning-zooropa-interview-2-parts/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:03:23 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/27/edge-and-dave-fanning-zooropa-interview-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Edge sits down with Dave Fanning and discusses the Zooropa album and tour. This interview was recorded the just before U2 concluded the Zooropa tour with two nights at the RDS Arena, Dublin. Topics include; the recording of Zooropa, how Zoo TV inspired the Zooropa album, use of Nazi imagery on stage, the Sarajevo linkups, Bono’s Fly and Macphisto characters, the classic U2 sound, how The Wanderer came about, Zoomerang shows, living in Dublin, the band’s friendship, touring in Italy, writing Dirty Day, remixes, technology, the video confessional booth, and uncertainty in Europe. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast August, 26th, 1993.

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]]> Adam Interviewed by Rudy Leonet https://u2interview.com/2007/07/25/adam-interviewed-by-rudy-leonet/ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:25:25 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/25/adam-interviewed-by-rudy-leonet/ Continue reading →]]> French radio and TV personality Rudy Leonet interviews Adam for the Belgian print magazine Telemoustique.
Adam discusses; recording Night And Day, the “new” image of the band, Rattle And Hum, Adam’s favorite bands, the concepts behind Achtung Baby and the Zoo tour, Paul McGuinness, the release strategy of Achtung Baby, and the future of the band. Recorded early May, 1992.

]]> Bono Radio One, Wide Awake In America https://u2interview.com/2007/07/23/bono-radio-one-wide-awake-in-america/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:54:18 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/23/bono-radio-one-wide-awake-in-america/ Continue reading →]]> On the day of the Milton Keynes show, Bono calls in to BBC Radio One for a short interview. Topics include; the Wide Awake In America EP and how UK fans shouldn’t buy it, the Milton Keynes show, how U2 are not an arena band, the lack of Scotland/UK shows, and opening acts REM and The Ramones. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded June 22nd, 1985.

]]> U2 discuss The Unforgettable Fire with Dave Fanning (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/23/u2-discuss-the-unforgettable-fire-with-dave-fanning-2-parts/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:42:18 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/23/u2-discuss-the-unforgettable-fire-with-dave-fanning-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> A week before the 1985 Croke Park Show, the entire band, Joe O’Herlihy, Paul McGuinness and BP Fallon, visit with Dave Fanning for a long interview while eating pizza. Bell Peppers fly as the band focus on The Unforgettable Fire album and the upcoming Dublin show. Topics include; working with Brian Eno, Edge discusses recording I Threw A Brick Through A Window, and Bono discusses the songs Bad, Wire, and The Unforgettable Fire. Also, Paul McGuinness discusses managing the band, Joe O’Herlihy says a few words about “The Cork Mafia“, and Bono discusses Sinead O’Connor and Patty Smith. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded June 20nd, 1985.

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]]> WNUR “Backstage” show with Bono https://u2interview.com/2007/07/22/wnur-backstage-show-with-bono/ Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:36:28 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/22/wnur-backstage-show-with-bono/ Continue reading →]]> Bono visits WNUR Evanston Illinois. WNUR is the “largest college radio station in the US” and, due to its signal strength, reaches a wide audience in the Chicagoland area.  Bono is interviewed by Michael Lev and topics include how U2 formed, early attempts to cover The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones, playing pubs in Dublin, Bono shopping U2 demos in London, U2-3, The Edge, early impressions of America, and playing the University Of Chicago the night before. Original audio repaired by “Candle” from ElevaSHN hub. Recorded April 12th, 1981 the day of their second Chicago area show of the Boy tour.

]]> Bono and Edge October Era Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/21/bono-and-edge-october-era-interview/ Sun, 22 Jul 2007 06:40:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/21/bono-and-edge-october-era-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Bono and Edge, speak to Phil Sutcliffe for the BBC. The interview was recorded during the first leg of the October tour in Brighton England. The interview is short, and focused on the “new” October album. In particular, the religious connotations of songs like Gloria and Tomorrow are discussed. Bono also tells the stories behind Stranger In A Strange Land and the B-side J Swallow. Interview most likely recorded while on tour in Brighton, October 12th, 1981.

]]> Bono on Radio 1 Christmas Eve https://u2interview.com/2007/07/21/bono-on-radio-1-lunchtime-social/ Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:48:40 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/21/bono-on-radio-1-lunchtime-social/ Continue reading →]]> Bono makes a quick Christmas Eve visit to Jo Whiley’s Radio 1 “Lunchtime Social”. Bono discusses being home on a tour break in Dublin, his house by the sea, Michael Hutchence death, and dedicates John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) to the audience. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded December 24th, 1997.

]]> Bono and Edge visit with David “Kid” Jensen https://u2interview.com/2007/07/20/bono-and-edge-visit-with-david-kid-jensen/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:02:45 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/20/bono-and-edge-visit-with-david-kid-jensen/ Continue reading →]]> Three weeks after Bono’s previous interview with David “Kid” Jensen, both Bono and Edge return. The main topic, not surprisingly, is the forthcoming War album. Topics include the origin of Edge’s name, how Steve Wickham’s violin turned up on War, Bono’s recent marriage to Ali, pre-Boy songs, The Virgin Prunes, 40, how “Steven Rapid” came up with the name U2, etc. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded 8:30pm, February 21st, 1983.

]]> U2 In Session with David “Kid” Jensen https://u2interview.com/2007/07/20/u2-in-session-with-david-kid-jensen/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:13:06 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/20/u2-in-session-with-david-kid-jensen/ Continue reading →]]> Two months before War is released, U2 record selected tracks “live” in studio for BBC Radio 1. Between the songs, Bono talks with DJ David “Kid” Jensen first about Sutton House and then about the War album. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast January 31st, 1983.

]]> Adam talks with Simon Mayo https://u2interview.com/2007/07/19/adam-talks-with-simon-mayo/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:07:00 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/19/adam-talks-with-simon-mayo/ Continue reading →]]> Simon Mayo has a short telephone interview with Adam. Topics include the Mission Impossible theme and the “new album” (Pop) which was due November 2006 according to Adam. Little did he know.  Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded June 10th, 1996.

]]> Simon Mayo Passengers Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/19/simon-mayo-passengers-interview/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:33:40 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/19/simon-mayo-passengers-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Bono and Edge phone in from Windmill Lane and talk with Simon Mayo of Radio 1. Discussion includes the song Miss Sarajevo for which Bono shares the “original” English lyrics Luciano Pavarotti later sang in Italian. Discussion also includes recording of “the new album” (Pop), Howie B., and recording the GoldenEye theme with Tina Turner. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded November 22nd, 1995.

]]> Dave Fanning War Era Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/19/dave-fanning-war-era-interview-2-parts/ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:18:59 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/19/dave-fanning-war-era-interview-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Comming off a month long break in the War tour, and less than a week before an appearance at Phoenix Park, the full band drop by Dave Fanning’s Radio 2 show for an interview. The band are in good spirits as they discuss the War album in depth, including a discussion of controversial lyrics that were removed from Sunday Bloody Sunday. Other topics include John Lennon, ZZ Top, living in Dublin, and Edge shops for a Triumph Herald during the interview. BP Fallon (aka “The Cosmic Egg”) sits quietly behind the band as they are interviewed. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded August 11th, 1983, 7:45pm.

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]]> Interview with Mark Goodier, Radio 1 (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/16/interview-with-mark-goodier-radio-1/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:08:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/16/interview-with-mark-goodier-radio-1/ Continue reading →]]> Two weeks before the ZOO TV tour began, U2 drop by Radio 1 to speak with Mark Goodier. This interview is not the typical “ironic” Zoo era interview, as the band seem to be in a fairly serious mood at many points. Apparently, the band had been shooting videos all day, and Bono is tired and a bit off his game. Bits of this interview ended up on Achtung Baby: The Videos, the Cameos, and a whole lot of Interference, including Edge discussing “owl droppings” and a quip by Bono about Edge’s “smelly feet”. Topics include Hansa Studios, Bono discusses the Achtung Baby bootleg tapes, a rant by Bono about regarding tour sponsorship, Adam says something about not wearing clothes, and the band discuss swimming pools. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast February 13th, 1992.

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]]> XFM Interview with Edge and Adam (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/15/xfm-interview-with-edge-and-adam-2-parts/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:47:43 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/15/xfm-interview-with-edge-and-adam-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> An interview with Edge and Adam recorded midway through the Zoo TV Outside Broadcast tour for XFM London. Recorded in Chicago during a break in the tour and hosted by Sammy Jacob. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast on October 1st, 1992

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]]> Bono on 99x Atlanta, Mother’s Day https://u2interview.com/2007/07/15/99x-atlanta-on-mothers-day/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:41:10 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/15/99x-atlanta-on-mothers-day/ Continue reading →]]> Bono does a “phone in” to Atlanta’s 99x FM radio for their Mother’s Day show in 1998. The interview is with Adora Mills, mother of Mike Mills from REM. Of note is Bono’s daughter Eve saying “Happy Mother’s Day” while home with a sore throat . Also, there is an extended discussion with Adora regarding The Mother’s Of The Disappeared coming on stage during some of the Chile and Argentina PopMart tour stops. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this updated interview. First broadcast on May 8th, 1998.

]]> JJJ Interview Glasgow (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/15/jjj-interview-glasgow-2-parts/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/15/jjj-interview-glasgow-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Australian radio station Triple J catches up with Edge, Adam, and Paul McGuinness in Glasgow Scotland. Interviews were taped just before the Zoo TV Glasgow show. Particularly interesting is hearing Paul McGuinness discuss the “economics” of the tour, specifically how the Zoo TV lost money. Paul also suggests, somewhat bluntly, that U2 would probably not tour Australia due to the poor Australian economy (this obviously turned out not to be true). Also, Edge goes into an extended discussion of the Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant. Additionally, there is a rare interview with original Zoo TV belly dancer Christina Petro (who years later became XTina X, the lead singer for the band Grim Faeries). The source tape has some issues during both parts. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded June 18th, 1992.

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]]> Jo Whiley BBC Radio 1 in Dublin (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/14/jo-whiley-bbc-radio-1-in-dublin-2-parts/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:57:12 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/14/jo-whiley-bbc-radio-1-in-dublin-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Yet another interview with Jo Whiley, only this time, there are studio problems. The entire band are in their Dublin studio as the Pop album is being released. The radio show goes out to a reported audience of 145 million, representing 5 continents and 50 countries. Technical problems crop up and the interview is interrupted at various points. The mixing desk “blows up”, there is “spillage” by someone working for the BBC and Bono has an allergic reaction to red wine and is highly medicated. Additionally, this interview includes two segments created by the BBC. In one, Irish fans are asked their opinion of the band (not all are good). In another, a “U2 in two minutes” segment covers the history of the band. This version of the interview was recorded directly from BBC Radio 1, and as a result, includes extra interview segments. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast March 1st, 1997.

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]]> Edge and Bono, Rotterdam PopMart (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/13/edge-and-bono-rotterdam-popmart-2-parts/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:31:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/13/edge-and-bono-rotterdam-popmart-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Bono and Edge talk with Jo Whiley in Rotterdam. This interview was recorded on a rainy day just as the second leg of the PopMart tour began in Europe. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded July 18th, 1997 for BBC Radio 1.

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]]> Bono phones The Gay Byrne Hour https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-phones-the-gay-byrne-hour/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-phones-the-gay-byrne-hour/ Continue reading →]]> Bono phones in to The Gay Byrne Show on RTE to discuss the 1989 Oscar winning film My Left Foot. The call is from Los Angeles on the night of the Oscars, and Bono is decidedly excited about My Left Foot having won major awards and traveling around America. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast March 27th 1990.

]]> Bono, WAPP Hot 103 New York https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-wapp-hot-103-new-york/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:25:47 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-wapp-hot-103-new-york/ Continue reading →]]> A classic Bono interview from the Unforgettable Fire era. Bono visits WAPP Hot 103 FM and talks with DJ Rufus. This is one of Bono’s more intense interviews where he is focused on the topic of religion. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. This interview dates to the Unforgettable Fire Tour, most likely early April 1985 during the 4th leg of the tour.

]]> The Call, Greenbelt Festival 90 https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/the-call-greenbelt-festival-90/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:42:11 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/the-call-greenbelt-festival-90/ Continue reading →]]> A very short interview with members of The Call at Greenbelt Festival 1990. The Greenbelt Festival is a festival of Christian rock bands held since 1974 in the UK. During the interview, The Call band members discuss working with Bono and T-Bone Burnett to create a demo for “Slow Dancing”, a song U2 would later record twice in the studio (once alone, and once with Willie Nelson). They also discuss Bono doing backing vocals for The Call song What’s Happened To You. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded August 24th to August 27th, 1990.

]]> Edge on RTE2 FM https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/edge-on-rte2-fm/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:05:16 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/edge-on-rte2-fm/ Continue reading →]]> In January 1990, just after Bono’s famous “dream it all up again” speech at Dublin’s Point Depot, Edge sits down with Russian Journalist Artemy Troitsky. This interview was then rebroadcast on RTE2 FM with their DJ providing the questions and commentary for Edge’s answers. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast January 12th, 1990.

]]> Bono, Driving To Midnight Mass In Dublin https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-driving-to-midnight-mass-in-dublin/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:24:06 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-driving-to-midnight-mass-in-dublin/ This is Bono’s classic interpretation of an original work by Irish poet John F Deane. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded from Dublin Radio first broadcast December 31st, 1983.

]]> KROQ U2 PopMart Invasion (3 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/09/kroq-u2-popmart-invasion/ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:57:34 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/09/kroq-u2-popmart-invasion/ Continue reading →]]> This was a nationwide radio broadcast to coincide with the launch of the U2 MSN website. At the time, the band were in Los Angeles on tour, and stopped by KROQ with longtime DJ Jed The Fish. This is the “extended version” of the interview since it includes a segment before the nationwide broadcast was due to begin AND a segment after the nationwide broadcast was due to end. All four members of the band were on the air for over two hours at KROQ (this edited version is over 90 minutes).  First broadcast June 20th, 1997.

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]]> Bono interview with VARA Netherlands https://u2interview.com/2007/07/07/bono-interview-with-vara-netherlands/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 23:11:04 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/07/bono-interview-with-vara-netherlands/ Continue reading →]]> Just a month before War is released, Bono sits down for an interview with Dutch VARA Radio.  Of particular interest is Bono’s lengthy discussion of The Virgin Prunes and painting with his friend Guggi.  Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this taped interview.  First broadcast February 1983.

]]> U2 on WBCN Boston https://u2interview.com/2007/07/07/u2-on-wbcn-boston/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:01:08 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/07/u2-on-wbcn-boston/ Continue reading →]]> A great early interview by DJ Ken Shelton with the band (minus Adam) on WBCN Boston from the 3rd leg of the Boy Tour. The band is interviewed and play favorite records during the lunch hour. Also, the band discuss with enthusiasm the upcoming recording of the October album. Finally, Larry does a great Boston area weather report! Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Interview recorded May 27th, 1981.

]]> Bono The Rolling Stone Interview (7 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/06/bono-rolling-stone-podcast-interview-7-parts/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:02:08 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/06/bono-rolling-stone-podcast-interview-7-parts/ Continue reading →]]> This is the classic podcast interview series put online by Rolling Stone in 2005. The audio interview is a companion to the print version for the November 3rd, 2005 Rolling Stone. Interviewer and Rolling Stone publisher Jann S Wenner visited Bono on holiday in Cancun Mexico during a touring break to conduct the interview. Interview conducted October 1st and 2nd, 2005.

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]]> U2 Countdown Show Australia https://u2interview.com/2007/07/06/u2-countdown-show-australia/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:48:14 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/06/u2-countdown-show-australia/ Continue reading →]]> An older interview from the Australian TV series Countdown. This is a “Saturday Special” episode of the series. Bono, Edge, and Adam are interviewed by Ian Meldrum (who wears a cowboy hat). The interview occurred at the Sydney Entertainment Center during their first tour of Australia, about a month before The Unforgettable Fire is released. The interview has some sequencing issues.  First aired September 8th 1984.

]]> 60 Minutes Interview and Extras https://u2interview.com/2007/07/06/60-minutes-interview-and-extras/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:34:01 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/06/60-minutes-interview-and-extras/ The classic CBS 60 Minutes interview including the “web extra” interview with the band and Ed Bradley‘s “reporter notes”. First aired November 20th, 2005.

]]> Band interview with Channel 4 UK https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/band-interview-with-channel-4-uk/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:01:03 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/band-interview-with-channel-4-uk/ The entire band site down for an interview with June Sarpong on “T4”. This was part of a U2 weekend on Channel 4 Uk. The interview was to promote the U218 Best Of CD and took place December 3rd, 2006.

]]> Bono, Larry, Adam Much Music 1997 (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-larry-adam-much-music-1997/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:29:03 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-larry-adam-much-music-1997/ Continue reading →]]> Bono, Larry and Adam are interviewed by Much Music in Winnipeg Canada. This interview takes place after PopMart has been declared somewhat of a failure by the media. The interview, therefore, is a bit defensive by the band.  Interview from June 12th, 1997.

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]]> Bono On Nightline https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-nightline/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:38:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-nightline/ A profile of Bono on the ABC Nightline show. Bono discusses Africa and his guest editor job with Vanity Fair magazine.  First aired on June 6th, 2007.

]]> Air Traffic Controller Interviews Bono (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/air-traffic-controller-interviews-bono-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:18:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/air-traffic-controller-interviews-bono-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> This has got to be one of the most unique U2 interviews ever! Dutch radio station Yorin FM decides to have an air traffic controller interview Bono just as “Vertigo 2005” comes in for final approach to Schiphol Airport Amsterdam.  First aired July 14th, 2005.

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]]> U2 on BBC2 TV https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc2-tv/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:11:45 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc2-tv/ The entire band sit down backstage with Jo Whiley just before going on at Live 8. Short interview, at about four minutes.  July 2nd, 2005

]]> Bono on BBC2 at Live 8 (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-at-live-8/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:06:58 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-at-live-8/ Bono talks to BBC2‘s Chris Evans just before going on stage at Live 8. Bono also talks briefly to BBC1’s Edith Bowman just after coming off stage at Live 8.  July 2nd, 2005.

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]]> Bono On Charlie Rose https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-charlie-rose/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:00:16 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-charlie-rose/ Bono visits Charlie Rose to discuss the upcoming G8 Summit and African debt relief. The interview is typical of many others Bono has given on Africa in recent months.  First aired June 30th, 2005.

]]> BP Fallon on RTE https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bp-fallon-on-rte/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:51:25 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bp-fallon-on-rte/ BP Fallon discusses the band on the Dave Fanning show on RTE. This show was on the eve of U2’s three night series of shows in Dublin.  First aired June 24th, 2005.

]]> Bono & Edge on RTE with Dave Fanning (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-edge-on-rte-with-dave-fanning-4-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:47:27 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-edge-on-rte-with-dave-fanning-4-parts/ Bono and Edge talk with Dave Fanning on the eve of their Dublin shows. This interview was broadcast over two days (6-22-2005 and 6-23-2005) over RTE Irish radio.  First aired June 22nd and 23rd, 2005.

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]]> Bono on Radio1 https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-radio1/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:43:24 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-radio1/ Continue reading →]]> Bono visits with Jo Whiley on BBC1 as part of the press during the early part of the Vertigo Tour. Bono meets with her at the venue just after one of the Brussels shows and discusses Live-8, etc.  First aired June 13th, 2005.

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]]> U2 VH1 Spotlight Excerpts (9 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-vh1-spotlight-excerpts-9-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:33:50 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-vh1-spotlight-excerpts-9-parts/ Excerpts from the VH1 All Access Spotlight: U2 special. Clips found originally at the VH1.com website.  First aired April 14th, 2005.

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]]> U2 on Access Hollywood https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-access-hollywood/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:22:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-access-hollywood/ Continue reading →]]> Entire band does a short interview as the Vertigo Tour gets well under way for Access Hollywood. The most infamous part of this interview is when the band are presented with a U2 iPod, and at least Larry has no idea how it works.  First aired April 5th, 2005.

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]]> Bono on BBC2 Album Chart Show (6 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-album-chart-show-6-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:35:18 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-album-chart-show-6-parts/ Bono visits with Simon Mayo as “How To Dismantle…” is released. Relaxed conversation from Bono featuring a discussion of many of the key album tracks.  First aired November 22nd, 2004.

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]]> Bono Interview, World Aids Day 2002 https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-interview-world-aids-day-2002/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:18:26 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-interview-world-aids-day-2002/ Bono does a telephone interview for World Aids Day, December 1st, 2002. Interviewer questions are not provided, just Bono’s answers to the questions.

]]> MSN Webcast (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/msn-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:07:54 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/msn-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> MSN Webcast including the entire band on the eve of the release of “The Best Of 1990-2000”. Bono, Edge, and Larry are all different locations in New York, Adam is in the Himalayas. Great interview hosted by Jo Whiley. The band are relaxed between tours and between albums. Thanks to our friends at U2Exit.com for giving us a better quality version of this interview. We are still looking for a direct from Promo CD version.  First aired November 4th, 2002.

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]]> BBC London Best Of 2 Special (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bbc-london-best-of-2-special-4-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:02:16 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bbc-london-best-of-2-special-4-parts/ BBC London Radio special featuring interviews with Paul McGuinness, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Osborne, and Flood. All interviews are basically about working and touring with the band. Interview conducted by Gary Crowley.  First aired November 1st, 2002.

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]]> Elevation: The U2 Story (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/elevation-the-u2-story/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:50:03 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/elevation-the-u2-story/ Continue reading →]]> Originally broadcast August 2001. Great two part history of the band hosted by Simon Mayo. Covers the early days up until the present (Elevation era). Including interviews with the entire band and others such as Brian Eno and Steve Averill.  First aired August, 2001.

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]]> Bono Speaks at Harvard https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/bono-speaks-at-harvard/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:42:01 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/bono-speaks-at-harvard/ Continue reading →]]> As a result of his friendship with Harvard Economist Jeffrey Sachs, Bono speaks at the 2001 Harvard “Class Day”, a sort of relaxed warm up to Commencement the next day. The topics of the day were Africa and fighting indifference to the Third World. Recorded June 12th, 2001.

]]> Virgin Radio Breakfast Show (3 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/virgin-radio-breakfast-show-3-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:36:11 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/virgin-radio-breakfast-show-3-parts/ Continue reading →]]> The entire band visit the Chris Evans Virgin Radio “breakfast” show. The band play along with your typical morning show humor bits, and seem to particularly enjoy a bit involving sound alike songs.  First aired November 2nd, 2000.

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]]> KROQ Breakfast With U2 (7 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kroq-breakfast-with-u2/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:28:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kroq-breakfast-with-u2/ Continue reading →]]> U2 perform and are interviewed by LA radio station KROQ as part of the Kevin & Bean morning show. Only the interview segments are presented here. At the start of the show, KROQ plays a sort of “Interview Megamix” from U2’s history. Also, KROQ plays highlights from the “U2 Pop Invasion” interview from 1987.  First aired October 26th, 2000.

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]]> NRJ French Radio (7 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/nrj-french-radio/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:23:15 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/nrj-french-radio/ Continue reading →]]> Bono and Edge appear on NRJ Radio France for a live interview. Recorded four days earlier on October 19th, after the ManRay club show in Paris, Bono is very hoarse. However, while tired, both Bono and Edge are in good form. Special thanks to Kerstin for providing this interview.  First aired October 23rd, 2000.

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]]> Edge Album Interview (11 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/edge-album-interview-11-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:18:41 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/edge-album-interview-11-parts/ Continue reading →]]> As part of the All That You Can’t Leave Behind Electronic Press Kit (EPK), an 11 track promo CD was released. Each track consists of Edge discussing the album song by song.  Released October, 2000.

Beautiful Day:

Stuck In A Moment:

Elevation:

Walk On:

Kite:

In A Little While:

Wild Honey:

Peace On Earth:

When I look At The World:

New York:

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]]> PopMart Vegas News Report https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/popmart-vegas-news-report/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:12:33 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/popmart-vegas-news-report/ Short news report from KTNV-TV Channel 13 Las Vegas. Interviews with Willy Williams and Paul McGuinness regarding the upcoming PopMart tour. First aired April 1997.

]]> U2 Talk Pop 3 (21 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talk-pop-3/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:06:12 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talk-pop-3/ Continue reading →]]> 21 track UK promo CD of the band discussing the POP Album. Interview conducted by Dave Fanning. This version now includes Dave Fanning’s questions. Thanks to Calle, U2Roeli, and Gorby for all helping out with getting the better version. Released March 1997.

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]]> Passengers Original Soundchat 1 (3 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/passengers-original-soundchat-1-3-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:58:09 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/passengers-original-soundchat-1-3-parts/ Promo interview CD for the Passengers Original Soundtracks 1 project. Interviews with Bono, Edge, Adam, Brian Eno and others. Hosted by Mary Anne Hobbs of BBC Radio1.  First aired October 1995.

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]]> U2 Rockline Radio Show (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-rockline-radio-show-4-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:49:33 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-rockline-radio-show-4-parts/ Continue reading →]]> U2 visit Rockline for one of the all time classic U2 interviews. U2 are about to play two nights at New York’s Yankee Stadium as part of the 3rd leg of the Achtung Baby tour. Late in the show, then Governor Bill Clinton calls in to the show and talks with the band. It’s a little over two months to the US Presidential Election. The call from Clinton is taken on air, but the band seem cautious, not wanting to overtly take sides in the election. Bono in particular engages the governor in a discussion of, among other things, Tipper Gore and the music censorship debate. Apparently, Clinton’s answers resonate with the band, as they end up meeting Clinton later on tour, and eventually form a long lasting friendship with the soon to be President.  First aired August 28th, 1992.

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]]> Zoo Radio Transmit (5 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/zoo-radio-transmit-5-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:38:33 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/zoo-radio-transmit-5-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Edited version of Zoo Radio Transmit with songs removed. Recorded directly from the Promo Radio Show CD. BP Fallon hosts this radio show which discusses Achtung Baby and the ZOO Tours. The entire band are interviewed, as well as Paul McGuinness and others.  Released 1992.

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]]> On The Radio Chart Show https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/on-the-radio-chart-show/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:32:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/on-the-radio-chart-show/ Continue reading →]]> Edge and Bono make a super short appearance on the American “On The Radio” countdown show. This bit is taken directly from the promo vinyl. Each show has a short interview bit, followed by a current chart song (in this case, it was Angel Of Harlem). In this interview, Edge and Bono discuss why the movie Rattle And Hum was made.  Aired January 27th, 1989.

]]> Rattle And Hum Premier (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rattle-and-hum-premier-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:27:00 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rattle-and-hum-premier-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> The entire band sit down with Timothy White and Dave Fanning for a 90 minute interview. The interview took place in Dublin on the eve of the Rattle and Hum movie release. The album had already been out for a few weeks when this interview was taped. Particularly interesting bits are the discussions of the origin of Hawkmoon 269 and Bono’s feelings regarding the Elvis and John Lennon biographies written by Albert Goldman (or as Bono says, “Golddigger”).  First aired October 26th, 1998.

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]]> KUPD Interview (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kupd-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:16:49 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kupd-interview/ Continue reading →]]> The entire band are interviewed by Arizona Radio Station KUPD. At the end of the Joshua Tree Tour, the band decide to play two shows at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe Arizona to be filmed for the Rattle And Hum movie. The shows were December 19th and December 20th, 1987. During the interview, the band discuss plans to play a bit of El Pueblo Vencera along with Mother’s Of The Disappeared, which they do at the end of the second Tempe show.  First aired December 18th, 1987.

Special thanks to Kerstin for offering to share this great interview!

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]]> Trip Through Your Wires Radio Show (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/trip-through-your-wires-radio-show/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:11:55 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/trip-through-your-wires-radio-show/ Continue reading →]]> A 90 minute radio show recorded in New York. The entire band are in the studio, and rare/live tracks are played including Help (live), I Will Follow (live), Maggie’s Farm (live), etc. Also, Bono and Edge play Lost Highway and Lucille live in studio. Being a nationwide call in show, the band also answer questions phoned in. All tracks are edited out of this version, taken from a first generation cassette tape recorded live from KROQ in LA.  First aired September 8th, 1987.

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]]> Dave Fanning “Nude” Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/dave-fanning-nude-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:03:36 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/dave-fanning-nude-interview/ Continue reading →]]> The famous “nude interview” from 1987. The entire band are in Dublin Ireland visiting with Dave Fanning. At some point, the band start taking off their clothing. A very relaxed interview from the band with listener call ins. The original source was a vinyl bootleg of the interview, and there are times during the show where the quality dips a bit.  First aired June 25th, 1987.

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]]> The Joshua Tree Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/the-joshua-tree-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:28:00 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/the-joshua-tree-interview/ Continue reading →]]> An hour long interview performed by Carter Allen (then of WBCN Boston) with Edge and Bono just after the Joshua Tree came out. Recorded in Houston Texas as the band was playing at The Summit April 7th 1987. Listen to the calm before the storm that was The Joshua Tree! Taken directly from the Promo Vinyl radio show.  First aired April 7th, 1987.

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]]> U2 on The Tube (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-on-the-tube-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:22:02 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-on-the-tube-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Two short appearances by the band on the ITV TV series The Tube. During the first, the band chat with Paula Yates (who interviews them from bed). During the second, Bono and Edge perform Lost Highway. This performance was for the last ever The Tube broadcast, and was taped while the band rehearsed in San Diego. Dates for these two appearances are uncertain, but are most likely just before the band started the first leg of The Joshua Tree tour.  First aired March, 1987.

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]]> U2 Talkie (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talkie-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:15:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talkie-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Interview conducted by Dave Fanning in late February 1987, a week or so before the release of The Joshua Tree. The entire band participates in a discussion of the tracks from the forthcoming album. Interview taken directly from promo vinyl album (complete with pops and clicks). Released February 1987.

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]]> RTE TV Gaga Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rte-tv-gaga-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:12:09 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rte-tv-gaga-interview/ Continue reading →]]> The band show up and play some songs and sit down for a short interview as they are working on the upcoming Joshua Tree album. The TV Gaga interview centers around the show’s tribute to Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly of The Dubliners.  First aired January 30th, 1986.

]]> Inside Track with Bono and Adam https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/inside-track-with-bono-and-adam/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:07:56 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/inside-track-with-bono-and-adam/ Lisa Robinson (now a contributing editor for Vanity Fair) interviews Bono and Adam during the Unforgettable Fire Era. This version of the interview is perhaps incomplete, with Adam getting cut off near the end.  First aired March 25th, 1985.

]]> Off The Record with Mary Turner https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/off-the-record-with-mary-turner/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:44:34 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/off-the-record-with-mary-turner/ Continue reading →]]> Great Unforgettable Fire era interview with Edge and Adam. The band were just finishing up Leg II of the UF tour and were about to fly home for two weeks at Christmas in December 1984.

As an aside, Mary Turner left the music business and married Norm Pattiz (who Executive Produced many Westwood One broadcasts during the 80’s). She is now a substance abuse counselor famous for helping musicians.  First aired January 28th, 1985.

]]> WKZL Interview (3 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/wkzl-interview-3-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:32:55 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/wkzl-interview-3-parts/ Continue reading →]]> One of the great bits of U2 lore is how college radio embraced the band, and how, even to this day, the band has a great love for US college radio. In fact, college radio was given a nod during U2’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction speech.

A classic example of this college radio connection is Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina where a radio show called DeaconLight was broadcast up until the early 80s before the format changed. One of the shows hosts, DD Thornton, then at station WKZL, interviewed U2 just before they went on stage at Keenan Stadium, opening for Todd Rundgren. Here we have this rare interview with Bono and Edge. Additionally, we have the band (minus Larry) recording “Station IDs”

Please visit Deaconlight.com form more information about the U2 interview, and for some great rare photos of U2 such as this one.  Interview April 23rd, 1983.

Interview Copyright © Deaconlight.com. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.

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]]> Bono The Tube (ITV) Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/bono-the-tube-itv-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:26:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/bono-the-tube-itv-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Just before the band performs songs from the War album, Bono sits down for a brief interview with one of the hosts of The Tube music show. The interviewer is not particularly good at what he does, interrupting Bono many times. At the end, you hear Bono’s frustration getting to him as the interviewer cuts him off mid answer yet again.  First aired March 16th, 1983.

]]> Boy Story Radio Show (6 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/boy-story-radio-show/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:21:29 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/boy-story-radio-show/ Continue reading →]]> BP Fallon interviews Bono and discusses the genesis of the Boy album on this radio show. The original show includes demo versions of Boy tracks compared with album versions of the same tracks. However, only the interview portions have been reproduced here. This show is in six parts.  First aired 1983.

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]]> Adam WXRT Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/adam-wxrt-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 02:03:53 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/adam-wxrt-interview/ Continue reading →]]> A brief interview with Adam just as U2 performed their first ever series of shows in Chicago. This was during the 3rd leg of the Boy Tour, April 12, 1981. The interview was presented as part of WXRT‘s 25th anniversary, and comes from a promotional CD. Special thanks to Rajiv Udani for providing this interview.  First aired April 12th, 1981.

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Thanks to Caroline of U2log.com for pointing us toward this rare interview.

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January 02nd, 2006

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Dan from u2interview.com
Matt from atu2.com

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We interview atu2.com founder Matt McGee about the history of the web site, early growth of the site, recent changes, and the future of the both atu2.com and the internet. This interview is in celebration of the atu2.com 10th anniversary in 2005/2006.

  • When did you start atu2?
  • Wasn’t the site originally called Matt’s Mostly U2 Page?
  • When did atu2 start having a “staff” beyond yourself?
  • Did you ever expect atu2 to become what it is now?
  • When did you realize that atu2 was becoming something “big”?
  • Is the primary mission of the site archival or “new” content?
  • Do you have a proudest moment regarding the site?
  • When did U2tours.com come about?
  • 2005 represented many changes for atu2, what’s next?
  • Have there ever been points where you wanted to quit?
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Show Recorded:
January 09th, 2006

Participants:
Tassoula from atu2.com
Dan from u2interview.com
Michael from michaelvox.com
Matt from atu2.com

Show Topics:
Rolling Stone Completes The Bono Interview Podcasts
Rolling Stone has a new Podcast Browser web page
We start a lengthy discussion of the U2 Fan Survey

  • 4106 participants, 72 countries
  • Were some countries under represented?
  • U2 is keeping a relatively young audience
  • Did Joshua Tree fans get robbed?
  • Male / Female ratio of U2 fans.
  • How often do U2 fans listen to the band?
  • Not all U2 fans are part of U2.com
  • Just one show, and you are a U2 fan?
  • Edge rules this survey, Larry got shafted yet again
  • Anton Corbijn feels the love as well
  • What’s up with the song selections U2 fans?
  • What are the U2 “obligation songs” for every show?
  • Are we freaks for seeing so many U2 shows?
  • Will the survey be back again in the future?

The panel discusses their BEST U2 moments of 2005
The panel discusses their WORST U2 moments of 2005
The U2 Hawaii shows April 8th and April 9th
U2 at the Grammys February 8th
Michael and Tassoula start BonoDrumming.com, go there now!

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November 10th, 2005

Participants:
Tassoula from atu2.com
Dan from u2interview.com
Michael from michaelvox.com
Scott from atu2.com calls in

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Eight people got scanned into the ellipse at once?
Band subscribed to Wire according to Sebastian Clayton
Dan discusses the LA shows
Tassoula discusses the Las Vegas shows
Michael and Scott discuss the Oakland shows
Bono, The Rolling Stone Interview and Podcast
Is Bono getting help during Miss Sarajevo?
Some Podcast Clips courtesy of RollingStone.com
Chicago DVD released soon
Vertigo Tour 4th Leg coming soon
Live 8 DVD not as complete as we would like
Anton Corbijn directs the new Coldplay video

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October 17th, 2005

Participants:
Dan from u2interview.com
Michael from michaelvox.com
Scott from atu2.com

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U2 Vertigo Tour back in the US
U2 on Conan O’Brien
Pearl Jam offers digital downloads, why can’t U2 do this?
Bono came in 3rd for the Nobel Peace Prize
The Persuasions U2 cover album is great!
Scott to perform the atu2 party in December

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September 04th, 2005

Participants:
Dan from u2interview.com
Sherry (U2isable) from atu2.com
Michael from michaelvox.com, (on assignment at Benihana)

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Fan tour photos… better than the pros?
Business from the last show:
U2.com tour merchandise
Gavin and Bono revisited
Chatcast emails:
Next tour 2008-2009?
How do you get good U2 tickets? Is ETS a good last resort?
Intelligent discourse? Us?
Rolling Stones fans vs. U2 fans… are Stones fans just better people?
Pearl Jam releases shows as digital downloads, why can’t U2 do this?
Will the U2.com fan club survive the fall renewals?
Is that a DAT in your pants or are you just glad to see me?
Sharon Osbourne, apparently not a U2 fan.
Love and Peace Or Else Flash Animation: https://www.makemagic.com/LAPOE.htm

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Show Recorded:
August 15th, 2005

Participants:
Dan from u2interview.com
Matt from atu2.com
Michael from michaelvox.com

Show Topics:
U2 on the HBO show Entourage
What happened to Willie Williams?
Are Willie Williams and Gavin Friday feeding Bono his lines?
Will you be renewing your U2.com membership this fall?
Local security at U2 shows
How will the 3rd leg be different?
Are U2 shows for casual fans or hardcore fans?
Michael compares his first leg and second leg experiences
Support acts for 3rd leg?

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