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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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 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 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 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 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.
This one’s got some sound issues… so turn down the bass until we find a better copy.
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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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.
MTV Europe full band interview at Hanover Quay Dublin, seemingly just before the band left to start rehearsals for the Vertigo Tour in the US. Particularly interesting is hearing Larry’s “no BS” description of how not having Bono in the studio affected the band. First aired March 9th, 2005.