(1987-1990) Joshua-Rattle-Hum – U2 Interview Archive https://u2interview.com/ Classic U2 audio interviews Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:08:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 Bono press conference regarding graffiti https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-press-conference-regarding-graffiti/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:19:24 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-press-conference-regarding-graffiti/ Continue reading →]]> On November 11th, 1987, U2 played a free show at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco. During that show, Bono spray painted “Rock n roll stops the traffic” on the Vaillancourt fountain. This resulted in Bono receiving a rebuke from then San Francisco mayor Diane Feinstein, “I am disappointed that a rock star who is supposed to be a role model for young people chose to vandalise the work of another artist”. This short press conference is Bono’s response to the situation. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded November 1987.

]]> The Edge with Roger Scott I https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/edge-with-roger-scott/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:15:52 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/edge-with-roger-scott/ Continue reading →]]> Edge sits down with Roger Scott for a short interview on BBC Radio One. Topics include; When Love Comes To Town, working with BB King, She’s A Mystery To Me, meeting Roy Orbison, recording cover versions, Dancing Barefoot, Fortunate Son, Warm and Tender Love, Everybody Loves A Winner, Unchained Melody, 1989 plans for U2, and Edge’s favorite music including S’Express, Living Colour, and The Neville Brothers. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast April 15th, 1989.

]]> The Edge with Roger Scott II https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/the-edge-with-roger-scott/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:33:52 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/the-edge-with-roger-scott/ Continue reading →]]> During rehearsals for the Lovetown Tour, Edge sits down with Roger Scott for a short interview on BBC Radio One. Topics include; Everlasting Love, Unchained Melody, touring Australia and New Zealand, songs for the next album, and The Who touring. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast June 24th, 1989.

]]> Bono phones Simon Mayo https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-phones-simon-mayo/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:53:55 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-phones-simon-mayo/ Continue reading →]]> Just after becoming a dad for the first time, Bono phones in to Simon Mayo‘s BBC Radio One show for a short interview. Topics include; the birth of Jordan, being a father, All I Want Is You single and video, Felini’s La Strada as the basis for the video, who dies at the end?, the Lovetown tour, U2 fanzines, and Everlasting Love. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast June 7th, 1989.

]]> Bono on CNN, Joshua Tree https://u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-on-cnn-joshua-tree/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:48:19 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/19/bono-on-cnn-joshua-tree/ Continue reading →]]> The day before The Joshua Tree tour is to begin in Arizona, CNN’s Sherri Sylvester conducts a short interview with Bono. Topics include; u2 as a “megaband”, band of the 80’s, Larry starting the band, fame, New Year’s Day, Pride, the state of rock and roll, and U2’s chances for survival.

]]> Larry premiers The Joshua Tree with Dave Fanning (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/08/09/larry-premiers-the-joshua-tree-with-dave-fanning/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:56:32 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/09/larry-premiers-the-joshua-tree-with-dave-fanning/ Continue reading →]]> Larry speaks! A week or so before The Joshua Tree is to be released on March 9th 1987, Larry drops by Dave Fanning‘s show to world premier four cuts from the album . Additionally, Larry has brought in “a bunch of records” to play, and Dave Fanning gets him to speak at length on a number of things. Topics includes; David Bowie, aging gracefully, The Joshua Tree, sounding like U2, the world tour, Joshua Tree as a double album, Bono’s lyrics, Regan’s America, drumming to serve the song, piano lessons and drum lessons, the Artane Boys Band, shoulder length hair, Mount Temple, the early days, The Sweet, Red Hill Mining Town, the U2 fan club, getting hassled by fans, living in and giving back to Dublin, the Red Hill Mining Town and With Or Without You video shoots, Larry’s hand problems, live drums, Paul Brady and Patty Smith sessions, t-shirts and ticket pricing, Exit, and Working Class Hero. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast on or about March 2nd, 1987.

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]]> Dave Fanning Best Of U2 Interviews 1987 https://u2interview.com/2007/08/09/dave-fanning-best-of-u2-interviews-1987/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:29:10 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/09/dave-fanning-best-of-u2-interviews-1987/ Continue reading →]]> On the eve of the Joshua Tree Cork Show, and just after The “Cork Mafia” interview the previous hour, Dave Fanning plays an hour of U2 interview highlights from 1987. Dave had members of the band on his RTE 2 FM show at least three times during that year. First, the entire band recorded U2 Talkie with Dave in February, then Larry dropped by to world premier tracks from The Joshua Tree in early March, and finally the entire band dropped by for the famous “Nude Interview” in June. This show includes brief highlights from each of these three interviews and was padded out with U2 songs and other music. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast 9:00pm, August 7th, 1987.

]]> The “Cork Mafia” talk with Dave Fanning https://u2interview.com/2007/08/06/the-cork-mafia-talk-with-dave-fanning/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:20:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/06/the-cork-mafia-talk-with-dave-fanning/ Continue reading →]]> On the eve of the Joshua Tree Cork Show, five members of U2’s road crew drop by for an interview with Dave Fanning. The crew members are; Joe O’Herlihy, Steve Iredale, Tim Buckley, Tom Mullany, and Sam O’ Sullivan. Discussion centers on the early days with U2 and assorted bits related to being on the road. Topics include; what was so special about U2?, getting equipment, people jumping on stage, taking care of Larry, what happens at soundcheck?, the effect of climate on sound, indoor vs outdoor sound, Adam’s sub lows, covering the pitch, can you get Murphys in Edinborough?, the bus fire, flying vs. driving, tension within the crew, local crew, what happens when U2 is off the road?, Rory Gallagher, U2 playing the Lark by the Lee, what will U2 play in Cork tomorrow? Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast 8:00pm, August 7th, 1987.

]]> Edge Talks With BP Fallon https://u2interview.com/2007/08/01/edge-talks-with-bp-fallon/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:55:15 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/01/edge-talks-with-bp-fallon/ Continue reading →]]> Edge drops by for the final installment of the the BPFO (BP Fallon Orchestra) show, broadcast on RTE 2 shortwave radio. Topics include; Arizona Governor Evan Mecham and MLK, Stand By Me, the state of music 1987, Jimi Hendrix, Edge’s family life is suffering, lack of drug abuse in U2, traveling in America, televangelists, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Edge’s half-dozen country songs, Las Vegas, Steve Wickham drops by and plays violin, early U2 tours, meeting fans, Edge is a happy chap. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded Saturday, May 23rd, 1987

]]> Bono phones The Gay Byrne Hour https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-phones-the-gay-byrne-hour/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/bono-phones-the-gay-byrne-hour/ Continue reading →]]> Bono phones in to The Gay Byrne Show on RTE to discuss the 1989 Oscar winning film My Left Foot. The call is from Los Angeles on the night of the Oscars, and Bono is decidedly excited about My Left Foot having won major awards and traveling around America. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. First broadcast March 27th 1990.

]]> The Call, Greenbelt Festival 90 https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/the-call-greenbelt-festival-90/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:42:11 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/the-call-greenbelt-festival-90/ Continue reading →]]> A very short interview with members of The Call at Greenbelt Festival 1990. The Greenbelt Festival is a festival of Christian rock bands held since 1974 in the UK. During the interview, The Call band members discuss working with Bono and T-Bone Burnett to create a demo for “Slow Dancing”, a song U2 would later record twice in the studio (once alone, and once with Willie Nelson). They also discuss Bono doing backing vocals for The Call song What’s Happened To You. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Recorded August 24th to August 27th, 1990.

]]> Edge on RTE2 FM https://u2interview.com/2007/07/11/edge-on-rte2-fm/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:05:16 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/11/edge-on-rte2-fm/ Continue reading →]]> In January 1990, just after Bono’s famous “dream it all up again” speech at Dublin’s Point Depot, Edge sits down with Russian Journalist Artemy Troitsky. This interview was then rebroadcast on RTE2 FM with their DJ providing the questions and commentary for Edge’s answers. Special thanks to Sue Fell for providing this interview. Originally broadcast January 12th, 1990.

]]> On The Radio Chart Show https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/on-the-radio-chart-show/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:32:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/on-the-radio-chart-show/ Continue reading →]]> Edge and Bono make a super short appearance on the American “On The Radio” countdown show. This bit is taken directly from the promo vinyl. Each show has a short interview bit, followed by a current chart song (in this case, it was Angel Of Harlem). In this interview, Edge and Bono discuss why the movie Rattle And Hum was made.  Aired January 27th, 1989.

]]> Rattle And Hum Premier (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rattle-and-hum-premier-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:27:00 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/rattle-and-hum-premier-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> The entire band sit down with Timothy White and Dave Fanning for a 90 minute interview. The interview took place in Dublin on the eve of the Rattle and Hum movie release. The album had already been out for a few weeks when this interview was taped. Particularly interesting bits are the discussions of the origin of Hawkmoon 269 and Bono’s feelings regarding the Elvis and John Lennon biographies written by Albert Goldman (or as Bono says, “Golddigger”).  First aired October 26th, 1998.

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]]> KUPD Interview (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kupd-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:16:49 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/kupd-interview/ Continue reading →]]> The entire band are interviewed by Arizona Radio Station KUPD. At the end of the Joshua Tree Tour, the band decide to play two shows at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe Arizona to be filmed for the Rattle And Hum movie. The shows were December 19th and December 20th, 1987. During the interview, the band discuss plans to play a bit of El Pueblo Vencera along with Mother’s Of The Disappeared, which they do at the end of the second Tempe show.  First aired December 18th, 1987.

Special thanks to Kerstin for offering to share this great interview!

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]]> Trip Through Your Wires Radio Show (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/trip-through-your-wires-radio-show/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:11:55 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/trip-through-your-wires-radio-show/ Continue reading →]]> A 90 minute radio show recorded in New York. The entire band are in the studio, and rare/live tracks are played including Help (live), I Will Follow (live), Maggie’s Farm (live), etc. Also, Bono and Edge play Lost Highway and Lucille live in studio. Being a nationwide call in show, the band also answer questions phoned in. All tracks are edited out of this version, taken from a first generation cassette tape recorded live from KROQ in LA.  First aired September 8th, 1987.

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]]> Dave Fanning “Nude” Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/dave-fanning-nude-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:03:36 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/dave-fanning-nude-interview/ Continue reading →]]> The famous “nude interview” from 1987. The entire band are in Dublin Ireland visiting with Dave Fanning. At some point, the band start taking off their clothing. A very relaxed interview from the band with listener call ins. The original source was a vinyl bootleg of the interview, and there are times during the show where the quality dips a bit.  First aired June 25th, 1987.

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]]> The Joshua Tree Interview (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/the-joshua-tree-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:28:00 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/the-joshua-tree-interview/ Continue reading →]]> An hour long interview performed by Carter Allen (then of WBCN Boston) with Edge and Bono just after the Joshua Tree came out. Recorded in Houston Texas as the band was playing at The Summit April 7th 1987. Listen to the calm before the storm that was The Joshua Tree! Taken directly from the Promo Vinyl radio show.  First aired April 7th, 1987.

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]]> U2 on The Tube (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-on-the-tube-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:22:02 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-on-the-tube-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Two short appearances by the band on the ITV TV series The Tube. During the first, the band chat with Paula Yates (who interviews them from bed). During the second, Bono and Edge perform Lost Highway. This performance was for the last ever The Tube broadcast, and was taped while the band rehearsed in San Diego. Dates for these two appearances are uncertain, but are most likely just before the band started the first leg of The Joshua Tree tour.  First aired March, 1987.

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]]> U2 Talkie (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talkie-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:15:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/04/u2-talkie-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Interview conducted by Dave Fanning in late February 1987, a week or so before the release of The Joshua Tree. The entire band participates in a discussion of the tracks from the forthcoming album. Interview taken directly from promo vinyl album (complete with pops and clicks). Released February 1987.

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