A look at U2 and The Edge as riff-writers, something they don't get anywhere near as much credit for as they should and how 'The Fly' sums it up.

Founding story: Our guitarist, Dave, placed an ad on Craigslist for musicians into bands like Swervedriver and Hum that I answered. Once we had written a song or two, we placed an ad for a singer, ...

Not every fan of a band has to share their same artistic vision, but Bono was taken aback when people were repelled by some ...

U2 was unsure how to follow up on The Joshua Tree's success. Unfortunately, the result wasn't nearly as successful as anyone ...

Why U2’s Bono surrendered himself to the screen, one memory, rattle and hum at a time Barry Hertz Cannes, france Published May 28, 2025 ...

The song is a highlight of the group’s live shows as witnessed in the band’s rock film 'Rattle and Hum' where Bono soulfully croons accompanied by a full-fledged gospel choir.

Forest Fest has announced 35 new acts have been added to the already stacked line-up for the independent music and arts festival in Laois this July. Now in its fourth year, Forest Fest will take ...

The geopolitical events shaped U2, and their turn toward electronic and dance music reflected a Eurocentric sound. On Rattle and Hum, they explored the past and American blues and early rock and roll.

Rattle and Hum became controversial because some critics felt U2 prematurely tried to insert themselves into the pantheon of rock gods. The record includes covers of songs by The Beatles and Bob ...

On the other hand, Rattle and Hum was No. 1 for six of its 39 weeks on the Billboard 200. So The Rolling Stones’ record lasted on the chart longer while U2’s record topped the chart longer.

Have you got many albums in your collection that you don’t like to admit owning or playing? Some that you keep quiet about but still enjoy hearing. There are lots of reasons why a particular album ...

I'll admit — Rattle and Hum's rendition of “ Pride (In the Name of Love),” one of U2's biggest songs, isn't anything to write home about. If you've heard any U2 bootlegs from this era, you ...