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 EDGE INTERVIEW RTE IRELAND (31 MAR 2008) - EXCERPT
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Source: ATU2
Edge of reason
March 27, 2008
The Edge has spoken of how his great friendship with fellow bandmates
has contributed to the longevity of U2.
The U2 guitarist credits their three decades of music success to the
comradeship that has bonded them together.
In an intimate interview with RTE presenter John Kelly, to be
broadcast next week, the Edge reveals how it’s the music that keeps
him sane.
“There’s something about performing our songs in front of a large
crowd which works and it’s to do with the fact, I think, that a lot of
those people at those shows are there to celebrate not just their
favourite band, or a favourite band of theirs, but part of their
history,” he said.
The guitarist, known for giving U2 its distinctive sound, has stepped
out from the shadow of front man Bono to speak about the legendary band.
FOUNDATIONS
He thinks their foundations of friendship are what have made them so
stable compared to other rock groups.
“Maybe it’s because we were friends before we were a band,” he said.
“So in a sense the friendships were solid, so when it came to those
moments of conflicts or difficulty, we kind of were able to skirt
around the big conflicts and diffuse the situation and so we’re
operating in pretty much the same way now as we always did,” he added.
As friendships go, it’s been very successful for all the four members
of the group: Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen and the Edge, who have
sold a total of 170 million albums worldwide.
Little did they expect when they formed in 1976 that they would make
their fortune through their solid punk sound, catchy lyrics and Bono’s
belting voice.
The Edge is very aware that fame and success come with a lot of
responsibility. He takes this burden very seriously.
“I think it’s something that you always are aware of and it’s
something that I would remind myself of often,” he said.
The man, who grew up in Malahide and was inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame with U2 in 2005, knows that he has been fortunate
with the way his life has panned out.
“Here we are and with our friends. We are some of the luckiest people
that have ever lived and once you bear that in mind, then first of
all, I think you’ve a responsibility to enjoy your life.
CHARITY
“I also think you’ve a responsibility to take advantage of your
situation, to make things better and to spread it out a bit.”
The Edge has taken a quieter role in charity work compared to bandmate
Bono but he has been actively involved with Greenpeace, Live 8 and
Make Poverty History.
The full interview with the Edge will be broadcast on Monday night at
11.30pm on RTE1 television.
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@U2
http://www.atu2.com
 0 comments | Write Comment | March 30, 2008, 07:01:48 pm | by: ZoraidaLu1
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LANOIS TALKS ABOUT NEW U2 SESSIONS
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Source: ATU2
NEW @U2 LANOIS: U2 WANTS ALBUM OUT THIS FALL
March 25, 2008
posted by: m2
Daniel Lanois has told Canadian radio station CKTB that U2 wants their new album out this fall. He also described how the studio sessions are going:
"It's going well. Very inventive, a lot of hopes and dreams in the room. (Singer) Bono's a hell of a fighter, and as long as he's got me in there, I'll fight along with him, you know. It's just quality, innovation, better songs, choruses that will communicate in a stadium setting."
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