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g under p

Newch91 wrote:

Bono, you magnificent SOB.

http://www.spinner.com/2012/05/17/bono- ... -billions/

Bono to Become World's Richest Musician After Facebook IPO

Bono, that guy from U2, is set to become the world's richest musician in the world when Facebook's IPO starts trading tomorrow, NME reports. He will overtake Paul McCartney (that guy from the Beatles) and will likely commemorate the occasion with a very heartfelt "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

The Irish singer owns 2.3 percent of the Facebook shares after having purchased them at $90 million in 2009. Now that the company is worth over $100 billion, Bono will be worth more than $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, McCartney is just over worth a measly billion dollars.

Let this be a lesson for all of us who didn't buy stock in Facebook. At least we can feel superior if, in this particular instance, he counts his money with the grammatically incorrect "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (one, two, three, 14 in Spanish).

While Bono's stock and wealth goes up....Adam on the other had has some troubles....

U2's Adam Clayton in Court: Former Housekeeper May Have Stole Over $6 Million From Him

How do you not miss that kind of money and how does a housekeeper get access to to his accounts?

Peace

Newch91

g under p wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Bono, you magnificent SOB.

http://www.spinner.com/2012/05/17/bono- ... -billions/

Bono to Become World's Richest Musician After Facebook IPO

Bono, that guy from U2, is set to become the world's richest musician in the world when Facebook's IPO starts trading tomorrow, NME reports. He will overtake Paul McCartney (that guy from the Beatles) and will likely commemorate the occasion with a very heartfelt "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

The Irish singer owns 2.3 percent of the Facebook shares after having purchased them at $90 million in 2009. Now that the company is worth over $100 billion, Bono will be worth more than $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, McCartney is just over worth a measly billion dollars.

Let this be a lesson for all of us who didn't buy stock in Facebook. At least we can feel superior if, in this particular instance, he counts his money with the grammatically incorrect "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (one, two, three, 14 in Spanish).

While Bono's stock and wealth goes up....Adam on the other had has some troubles....

U2's Adam Clayton in Court: Former Housekeeper May Have Stole Over $6 Million From Him

How do you not miss that kind of money and how does a housekeeper get access to to his accounts?

Peace

That's probably pocket money for Adam. But still, I agree with you. How does he not miss it?

Popmartijn

Newch91 wrote:

Bono, you magnificent SOB.

http://www.spinner.com/2012/05/17/bono- ... -billions/

Bono to Become World's Richest Musician After Facebook IPO

Bono, that guy from U2, is set to become the world's richest musician in the world when Facebook's IPO starts trading tomorrow, NME reports. He will overtake Paul McCartney (that guy from the Beatles) and will likely commemorate the occasion with a very heartfelt "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

The Irish singer owns 2.3 percent of the Facebook shares after having purchased them at $90 million in 2009. Now that the company is worth over $100 billion, Bono will be worth more than $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, McCartney is just over worth a measly billion dollars.

Let this be a lesson for all of us who didn't buy stock in Facebook. At least we can feel superior if, in this particular instance, he counts his money with the grammatically incorrect "Uno, dos, tres, catorce!" (one, two, three, 14 in Spanish).

It appears all those reports about Bono being worth $1.5 billion after the Facebook IPO are grossly inaccurate. But hey, $1.5 billion is a better headline than $10 million, even if the latter one is more accurate.
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry ... 9752.story
Key quote from that article:

Unfortunately, NME and other media outlets overlooked three important facts that have a direct impact the wealth generated by the IPO: Bono is one of seven managing partners at Elevation Partners, private equity firms keep only a small share of their profits and the firm sold only 11.5% of its shares on Friday.

Still, $10 million is a whole lotta dough. I doubt I'll ever have that much in my entire life.

Newch91

That makes sense. Thanks! I think Bono said the money he earns from the sale is going towards Africa.

Newch91

Oh my...

Sounds like the band was at work in February, although, according to the website, the period is not known when these are from. They think they're from February.

http://u2valencia.com/MOS/index.php?opt ... 5&Itemid=2

Newch91

http://www.atu2.com/news/bono-u2s-best- ... -1979.html

BONO: U2'S 'BEST 3 WEEKS IN THE STUDIO SINCE 1979'

Bono made a (somewhat) surprise appearance on RTE TV tonight in Ireland during the 50th anniversary special for The Late Late Show, and he made a few interesting comments about U2's album progress.

Host Ryan Tubridy began by asking Bono what the band is up to currently.

"Looking for the perfect pop song. Edge is in denial of his genius. I'm a little too sure of my own. Larry is suspicious of both and Adam sees merit in both. They're unbelievable. They really want it, though, I will say that. As a band there's no sense of entitlement. I think they're very aware that U2's gotta do something very special to have a reason to exist right now, so that's what we're doing. We're song writing -- you know the process. But it's -- they're amazing men. They really are extraordinary. They really, really want it."

"There won't be a U2 album unless there's something really special. You just gotta go to that place. You gotta dig a deep well and see what you can pull up. We've been through many songs and there's some great stuff. I would say we had the best three weeks in the studio that we've had since, like, 1979. Three weeks is all it should take...."

Later in the interview, he says he knows U2 has a great song "because the band will stop arguing."

You can watch the show online via RTE, but it may only be viewable for the next three weeks. Bono's segment starts at the 2:00:00 mark, and then he starts talking about the album at about 2:03:00.

rick1zoo2

Newch91 wrote:

http://www.atu2.com/news/bono-u2s-best-3-weeks-in-the-studio-since-1979.html

BONO: U2'S 'BEST 3 WEEKS IN THE STUDIO SINCE 1979'

Bono made a (somewhat) surprise appearance on RTE TV tonight in Ireland during the 50th anniversary special for The Late Late Show, and he made a few interesting comments about U2's album progress.

Host Ryan Tubridy began by asking Bono what the band is up to currently.

"Looking for the perfect pop song. Edge is in denial of his genius. I'm a little too sure of my own. Larry is suspicious of both and Adam sees merit in both. They're unbelievable. They really want it, though, I will say that. As a band there's no sense of entitlement. I think they're very aware that U2's gotta do something very special to have a reason to exist right now, so that's what we're doing. We're song writing -- you know the process. But it's -- they're amazing men. They really are extraordinary. They really, really want it."

"There won't be a U2 album unless there's something really special. You just gotta go to that place. You gotta dig a deep well and see what you can pull up. We've been through many songs and there's some great stuff. I would say we had the best three weeks in the studio that we've had since, like, 1979. Three weeks is all it should take...."

Later in the interview, he says he knows U2 has a great song "because the band will stop arguing."

You can watch the show online via RTE, but it may only be viewable for the next three weeks. Bono's segment starts at the 2:00:00 mark, and then he starts talking about the album at about 2:03:00.

don't believe the hype, Bono is always full of shit.

Newch91

rick1zoo2 wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

http://www.atu2.com/news/bono-u2s-best-3-weeks-in-the-studio-since-1979.html

BONO: U2'S 'BEST 3 WEEKS IN THE STUDIO SINCE 1979'

Bono made a (somewhat) surprise appearance on RTE TV tonight in Ireland during the 50th anniversary special for The Late Late Show, and he made a few interesting comments about U2's album progress.

Host Ryan Tubridy began by asking Bono what the band is up to currently.

"Looking for the perfect pop song. Edge is in denial of his genius. I'm a little too sure of my own. Larry is suspicious of both and Adam sees merit in both. They're unbelievable. They really want it, though, I will say that. As a band there's no sense of entitlement. I think they're very aware that U2's gotta do something very special to have a reason to exist right now, so that's what we're doing. We're song writing -- you know the process. But it's -- they're amazing men. They really are extraordinary. They really, really want it."

"There won't be a U2 album unless there's something really special. You just gotta go to that place. You gotta dig a deep well and see what you can pull up. We've been through many songs and there's some great stuff. I would say we had the best three weeks in the studio that we've had since, like, 1979. Three weeks is all it should take...."

Later in the interview, he says he knows U2 has a great song "because the band will stop arguing."

You can watch the show online via RTE, but it may only be viewable for the next three weeks. Bono's segment starts at the 2:00:00 mark, and then he starts talking about the album at about 2:03:00.

don't believe the hype, Bono is always full of shit.

Oh I know that. I won't believe anything him or the rest of the guys say about an album until I actually see it.

rick1zoo2

After sitting on the table all week, I fnally opened the fan club gift - U22. I knew it was a double disc set of live tracks from the tour, of which I already have quite a few bootlegs, so I really didn't have high expectations. But it is actually pretty cool - it's a 12" square book with about 20 pages of full color photos from the tour, almost like a tour program. The cd's are in pockets in the front cover. It's very well done, a nice momento of the tour. I am pleasently surprised by it. Now I need to actually listen to it.

helplessdancer

rick1zoo2 wrote:

After sitting on the table all week, I fnally opened the fan club gift - U22. I knew it was a double disc set of live tracks from the tour, of which I already have quite a few bootlegs, so I really didn't have high expectations. But it is actually pretty cool - it's a 12" square book with about 20 pages of full color photos from the tour, almost like a tour program. The cd's are in pockets in the front cover. It's very well done, a nice momento of the tour. I am pleasently surprised by it. Now I need to actually listen to it.

this fan club gift is the best ever imo
loved everything about it. a lot of cash&thought went in to making these and u r right it's a great momento of a great tour. i wasn't a big fan of the 1st leg of the tour but after bono came back from his back injury things were right in place. the 360 show/stage was something else. got goosebumps 3 times going into work today while listening to one of the u22 cds

this cd set is worth the cost of being a fan club member.

locked

any impressions on the fanclub cd??

would love tio hear what gems are on them..

anyone else think U2 will do what they always do..
and revert to making a straight ahead rock CD (aka "All that you Can't Leave"
& "Vertigo") and re-emerge with a stripped down live tour?

I'm by no means complaining..

I hope they do..

Not a big fan of the latest CD or 360 tour..

"get on your boots?"

No thanks..!

norm

u22 is awesome...the packaging is amazing...songs sound outstanding and i like the selection...i've only listened to it once so i don't have any favs but all and all a good memento of the tour

rick1zoo2

one year ago tomorrow, 4am we started lining up for the show in Philly, what great memories. It got very hot that day, we suffered through a very long, hot day, but it was worth it to be up front in the GA section. Fantastic show, wonderful tour, great friends.

this is about mid-day:

Newch91

Mercury Records in the UK says a new album for next year. At least it's not Bono saying it, so we might have a chance.

rick1zoo2

One year ago today, U2 at Giants Stadium in NJ. Blistering hot day. We took my son and ended up on the front rail, a fantastic show.

Newch91

rick1zoo2 wrote:

One year ago today, U2 at Giants Stadium in NJ. Blistering hot day. We took my son and ended up on the front rail, a fantastic show.

:thumbup:

Newch91

Got this as an email:

Gavin Friday, U2's longtime mate, appeared Saturday morning on RTE Radio One's Weekend On One program and, in between playing some of his favorite songs, he also spoke with host Cathal Murray about a variety of topics ... including U2. The short conversation included this exchange about U2's album plans.

Murray: Is it true they have a new record in the pipeline? They have a few new records in the pipeline, don't they?

Friday: They always have a new record in the pipeline and it's always their best. "Can you just shut up and just make it?" (laughs) -- is my advice.

Murray: Have you heard the new material?

Friday: I've heard a bit of -- Danger Mouse is producing it, so it's quite different.

Murray: Is there a release date yet?

Friday: I don't know with them. Next year, maybe.

As always, you can keep track of the latest news on our New U2 Album page.

http://www.atu2.com/newalbum/

rick1zoo2

Newch91 wrote:

Got this as an email:

Gavin Friday, U2's longtime mate, appeared Saturday morning on RTE Radio One's Weekend On One program and, in between playing some of his favorite songs, he also spoke with host Cathal Murray about a variety of topics ... including U2. The short conversation included this exchange about U2's album plans.

Murray: Is it true they have a new record in the pipeline? They have a few new records in the pipeline, don't they?

Friday: They always have a new record in the pipeline and it's always their best. "Can you just shut up and just make it?" (laughs) -- is my advice.

Murray: Have you heard the new material?

Friday: I've heard a bit of -- Danger Mouse is producing it, so it's quite different.

Murray: Is there a release date yet?

Friday: I don't know with them. Next year, maybe.

As always, you can keep track of the latest news on our New U2 Album page.

http://www.atu2.com/newalbum/

as always with them: any news is no news until it actually happens.

Newch91

rick1zoo2 wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Got this as an email:

Gavin Friday, U2's longtime mate, appeared Saturday morning on RTE Radio One's Weekend On One program and, in between playing some of his favorite songs, he also spoke with host Cathal Murray about a variety of topics ... including U2. The short conversation included this exchange about U2's album plans.

Murray: Is it true they have a new record in the pipeline? They have a few new records in the pipeline, don't they?

Friday: They always have a new record in the pipeline and it's always their best. "Can you just shut up and just make it?" (laughs) -- is my advice.

Murray: Have you heard the new material?

Friday: I've heard a bit of -- Danger Mouse is producing it, so it's quite different.

Murray: Is there a release date yet?

Friday: I don't know with them. Next year, maybe.

As always, you can keep track of the latest news on our New U2 Album page.

http://www.atu2.com/newalbum/

as always with them: any news is no news until it actually happens.

To be specific, any news from Bono is no news until it actually happens.

Popmartijn

The new subscriber package for U2.com has been revealed and it again looks pretty good to me:
http://www.u2.com/service/subscribe

From The Ground Up: U2.com Music Edition brings you the inside track on U2360° - the stories, the photos, the music. Presented in a bespoke, wrap-around sleeve, the large-format hardback book opens to reveal FOUR exclusive lithographs of the band, some very cool bookmarks and Edge's Picks - a limited-edition, 15-track live CD, curated by The Edge. These are the cuts you asked for after our one-off release of U22 and the moment you subscribe (or resubscribe) to U2.com you can also instantly access TWO BONUS U2360° DOWNLOADS - No Line On The Horizon and Spanish Eyes - tracks that are not on U22 and not on this new CD.

There's no tracklisting yet for the 15-track CD, but it looks like Get On Your Boots, New Year's Day and Electrical Storm are included. Nice!
A review of 256-page From The Ground Up is available here: http://www.atu2.com/news/book-review-fr ... nd-up.html