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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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.