In March 1987,The Joshua Tree was released. The live tour for the album saw the band playing in indoor arenas and their performance at Wembley Stadium's Live Aid concert is still considered one of their most memorable gigs ever.Īcting on criticism that The Unforgettable Fire was somewhat fuzzy and unfocused, the band's next album featured more conventional song structures. The debut single from the album, 'Pride (In The Name of Love)', written about Martin Luther King was the band's best-selling single at that point in their career, including an entry in the US charts, which had eluded them until that point. Produced by Brian Eno, the album saw a more experimental change in direction. In 1984, the band released The Unforgettable Fire. The live album, Under a Blood Red Sky was recorded on the promotional tour for War, which saw the band playing to sold-out venues across Europe and the States. War went straight to number one in the UK charts and the debut single was 'New Year's Day' became their first overseas hit single. The album's artwork featured the photography of Anton Corbijn. U2's answer to this pressure was the album, War.
It did not sell well outside of the UK and Island records put pressure on the band to improve. Steve Lillywhite was drafted in to produce their debut album, Boy, which was well received by music critics. '11 O'Clock Tick Tock' was the band's debut internationally released single.
The Mainstream: In 1980, U2 were signed to Island Records. Entitled Three, the EP was their first success in the Irish charts. Paul McGuiness agreed to be their manager and their first EP was released in Ireland only. The band won a talent show in 1978, winning £500 and the chance to record a demo tape. It was at this moment that the band changed their name to U2. Dick Evans lasted the longest, eventually walking offstage at a farewell gig at Howth Presbyterian Church. There were three other boys at the rehearsal, none of whom made the final grade. The Early Years: The members of U2 formed the band when Larry Mullen Jr., aged 14, posted a note on the notice board at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, looking for people to form a band with.Īll four members off the band attended the initial practice, in Mullen's kitchen and chose the name Feedback. (drums), Adam Clayton (bass) and The Edge (guitar, keyboards and vocals). U2 are an Irish rock band, consisting of Bono (vocals), Larry Mullen Jr.
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