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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Jo Whiley From Hannover Quay (5 parts)
Another great full band interview from Jo Whiley. This interview was earlier in the day before U2 performed on BBC1 later in the day. Jo talks to the entire band as they arrive at different times to the studio at Hannover Quay. First aired November 16th, 2004.
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U2 on BBC1 with Zane Lowe (2 parts)
As part of U2 day on BBC1, Zane Lowe visited the band in the studio. This represents the short interview segment before the band played live in the studio. First aired November 16th, 2004.
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Bono’s Briefcase Returned
In 1981, just after a show in Portland Oregon, Bono had his briefcase stolen. The big deal here was that Bono had the lyrics to U2’s second album, October, in that briefcase. This short NBC news report discusses the return of that briefcase after 23 years. For a more detailed look at this story, visit the U2log.com report. First aired October 21st, 2004.
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)
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)
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)
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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Tech TV, U2 Wired For Sound
Less an interview show and more a behind the scenes of the Elevation Tour, U2 Wired For Sound features interviews with key U2 touring personnel. Interviews include Steve Iredale, Sam O’Sullivan, Dallas Schoo, Willie Williams, and Joe O’Herlihy. Topics include staging, lighting, sound, etc. First aired June 6th, 2001.
Bono Speaks at Harvard
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.