That's a tough call. They aren't getting any younger, but they're one of the few bands that managed to keep the original lineup through their entire careers. If you've only got so many touring years left in you, do you sit out a year, and wait for Larry Mullen Jr. to heal up, or do hire a touring drummer. Touch decisions to be had in the U2 camp.
You wait for Larry. Dick move if you don’t in my opinion…unless a schedule was in the place or nearly in place
Yah, that's what I figure they'll do. I will counterargue though. I don't think u2 has toured since 2019. By the time you get to 2023 it'll have been 4 years. Even with the first year of the pandemic being a hold your breath kind of thing, that's ample time to get checked out, operated, and recover? (especially if you have financial resources). Seems also kind of an odd decision to get operations when the juggernaut might be ready to fire up again.
I could see them using electronic beats or loops for a tour. That way they still stay true to the members without having to bring in someone new. And it gets them on the road.
It'll probably be Travis Barker. It's always Travis Barker
When it's not Travis Barker, it's always Josh Freese.
Eddie Vedder performed “Elevation” and “One” in recognition of the band U2 at the Kennedy Center Honors
on Sunday, December 4th. The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor
given to performance artists to recognize their lifetime of contribution
to American culture.
The 2022 Kennedy Center Honors will broadcast on CBS and Paramount + on Wednesday, December 28th at 8pm CT.
"Kennedy Center Honorees. UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 4: Eddie Vedder, left, talks with Michael Fanone, center, and Sean Penn during the Kennedy Center Honorees reception in the East Room of the White House on Sunday, December 4, 2022."
That's a tough call. They aren't getting any younger, but they're one of the few bands that managed to keep the original lineup through their entire careers. If you've only got so many touring years left in you, do you sit out a year, and wait for Larry Mullen Jr. to heal up, or do hire a touring drummer. Touch decisions to be had in the U2 camp.
They should wait they have so much money! I’ve never liked when a band replaces a member to tour!
That's a tough call. They aren't getting any younger, but they're one of the few bands that managed to keep the original lineup through their entire careers. If you've only got so many touring years left in you, do you sit out a year, and wait for Larry Mullen Jr. to heal up, or do hire a touring drummer. Touch decisions to be had in the U2 camp.
They should wait they have so much money! I’ve never liked when a band replaces a member to tour!
Sometimes I don't think its only about the money. If read stuff from people who entertain to large crowd's, whether it's sports, music, professional wrestling, musicals, plays, etc... There's something you get have an engaged audience that you can't replicate anywhere else.
Maybe I'm an optimist, but from what I gather there's nothing quite like performing in front of an engaged audience. That being said, it doesn't sound like U2 is in any rush to tour (aside from having a new album coming out). I imagine if Adam has a plan, and an estimated recovery plan, they can work around it, but he should probably get on it so he heals sooner rather than later (I don't imagine it's easy on the band to have not toured in 4 years, only now to have to not plan for another year or two).
Is Eddie the only one performing for U2? There's usually 3 or 4 performers. I haven't read anything about others. Edit: I see Brandi Carlile and Hozier are joined by an Ukrainian singer Jamala
Is Eddie the only one performing for U2? There's usually 3 or 4 performers. I haven't read anything about others. Edit: I see Brandi Carlile and Hozier are joined by an Ukrainian singer Jamala
She took the stage Sunday night to honor Grant with her band, The
Highwomen, also consisting of Natalie Hemby, Marren Morris and Amanda
Shires. Other stars honored Grant as well by performing some of her hit
songs. Sheryl Crow sang "Baby, Baby" and gospel singers BeBe and CeCe
Winans sang "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" along with Dianne Reeves,
Hozier, Jamala and Michael W. Smith with the Howard Gospel Choir.
The "You and Me on the Rock" singer returned to the stage to close out
the show as part of the tribute for U2, singing their song "Walk On"
alongside Ukrainian singer Jamala, Dianne Reeves, Morris, Hozier and Crow.
Anyone watching this "live" on CBS? Has Ed come on yet?
Yes
No
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Anyone watching this "live" on CBS? Has Ed come on yet?
Yes
No
Thanks. Tuned in late. Looks they they are next, or soon anyway
Now
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Who was sitting between Ed and Penn? He’s got a better seat than Borat
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Who’s the guy between Ed and Penn? The guy Ed’s talking to?
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The 2022 Kennedy Center Honors will broadcast on CBS and Paramount + on Wednesday, December 28th at 8pm CT.
Maybe I'm an optimist, but from what I gather there's nothing quite like performing in front of an engaged audience. That being said, it doesn't sound like U2 is in any rush to tour (aside from having a new album coming out). I imagine if Adam has a plan, and an estimated recovery plan, they can work around it, but he should probably get on it so he heals sooner rather than later (I don't imagine it's easy on the band to have not toured in 4 years, only now to have to not plan for another year or two).
Edit: I see Brandi Carlile and Hozier are joined by an Ukrainian singer Jamala
Here to die.
Scared alive.
Here to die.
Scared alive.