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“I thought Bowie was talented even though he lacked direction. I could hear the star quality in his voice”: Tony Visconti’s tales of David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Phil Lynott and U2

Bowie, Bolan, Thin Lizzy – producer Tony Visconti has worked with them all

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Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish to perform at LA wildfires benefit concert

The FireAid concert, scheduled to take place on 30 January, will benefit those who have been affected by California fires

The Guardian - US

Kenny Chesney announces residency at The Sphere

Kenny Chesney will play 12 shows at Sphere Las Vegas' in May and June.

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"When you're young you've got all this violence in you, and that music released it for me." U2's Bono on the "genius" musician he considers an "exorcist"

U2 may have emerged in the post-punk era, but the Dubliners looked deeper into the past for inspiration

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“One of the best compact wireless systems you can buy”: Xvive A58 Guitar Wireless System review

The successor to Xvive’s best-selling U2 wireless system offers a wealth of upgrades and impressive performance

Guitar World

“There might be a new song happening very soon... We’re in a great place creatively”: The Edge suggests new U2 single might be imminent

And band are “hoping to do some shows” in 2025

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U2's The Edge teases new music 'very soon' and potential tour

The U2 are preparing to unveil a new single and are hoping to the hit the road again.

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"Frontmen don't do humble, but today I was": Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

The U2 frontman received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House

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Bono, Anna Wintour and Jane Goodall receive Presidential Medals of Freedom

Joe Biden awards highest civilian honour to 19 people for ‘exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the US’

The Guardian - UK

“New Year’s Day set the template for a more direct sonic vision for U2 - and marked the point at which they shifted their gaze towards political issues around the globe”: The making of an ’80s rock classic

It was a defining moment for Bono and the boys

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"He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style

Best of 2024: Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview

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“We’ve been there once, and once was enough": Massive Attack go on the attack

U2, Adele, Celine Dion, Madonna, The Eagles… If you’re playing a Vegas residency then you haven’t got Massive's memo

MusicRadar

“I had to find ways of doing this - and counting bars is like climbing Everest”: Larry Mullen Jr talks about his long battle with dyscalculia

Drummer has often had ‘pained’ expression on his face as a result

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U2’s Larry Mullen reveals dyscalculia diagnosis: ‘I can’t count, I can’t add’

‘Counting bars is like climbing Everest,’ said drummer

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“People don’t use enough downstrokes. That up-and-down crap is for the birds”: Tom Petersson’s 12 tips for bass players

Cheap Trick’s 12-string bass legend on the joys of multiple amps, and why bass players should never use effects

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U2's Larry Mullen Jr diagnosed with learning disability

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr has revealed he's been diagnosed with learning disability dyscalculia which makes maths very difficult and has affected his ability to stay in time when performing.

Evening Standard

U2’s Larry Mullen Jr on his dyscalculia: Counting bars is like climbing Everest

The Irish musician revealed that he cannot count or add because of the learning difficulty.

MusicRadar

“You have ideas that you think wouldn't suit the band - like this song that sounded like U2!”: How a happy accident led to one of Iron Maiden's greatest songs

It started with a “crazy noise” from a guitar synth

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New York was recreated on a virtual set for the Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn movie Daddio, and nobody knew

How VFX studio Disguise made Manhattan in a studio, using impressive virtual production tech.

Louder

“Steve Lillywhite deserves credit for forcing our hand on that one”: Bono on the huge U2 hit that they saved from the scrapheap

U2’s frontman says their producer forced the band to record it live, and he's glad he did

Louder

“A phrase that works on every occasion is an invaluable exit strategy”: Bono on the priceless advice he was given by a hard rock, harder-drinking legend

U2’s frontman on being enlightened by a true rock’n’roll sage

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“Bono and I are working on some crazy kind of sci-fi Irish folk music”: The Edge confirms new U2 activity, with Larry Mullen Jr back and Brian Eno "involved", is afoot

Band haven’t released a new album for seven years

Louder

“Bono and I are working on some crazy kind of sci-fi Irish folk music.” U2 guitarist The Edge says the band are recording with Brian Eno, but not on the “noisy, uncompromising, unreasonable guitar album” Bono promised

U2 are working on new music, but not the kind of raw, rowdy music they've been talking up over the past few years

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The Edge recalls performing at Las Vegas karaoke bar

The Edge has revealed that he recently performed at a karaoke bar in Las Vegas.

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Larry Mullen Jr 'back on his stool' after neck surgery

Adam Clayton has revealed his U2 bandmate Larry Mullen Jr. is "back on his stool" after undergoing neck surgery.

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