The U2 song that Bono initially wrote for Nina Simone: “To me, it’s like a prayer”

Bono wrote a U2 classic from 'Achtung Baby' for Nina Simone, but it eventually became a special track for The Edge, who was ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

U2’s the Edge Takes Some Blame for Bono’s Vocal Embarrassment

U2 guitarist the Edge accepted some of the blame for Bono feeling embarrassed when he has to hear the band’s early songs. Last year the singer said he “turned scarlet” if any of those tracks reached ...
American Songwriter

The Edge: U2’s Songs Surrendered

’Cause tonight, we can be as one. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” was always U2’s epistle to Ireland. The band witnessed the often violent conflicts unfolding between Irish nationalists and unionists from the ...
Reuters

U2 wants to rework early music

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Irish band U2 provided a prelude to its upcoming world tour with a brief private show on Wednesday for just 950 fans who got a chance to make news by asking the ...