(2004-2008) How To Dismantle – U2 Interview Archive https://u2interview.com/ Classic U2 audio interviews Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:11:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 Steve Lillywhite NPR Interview https://u2interview.com/2008/06/12/steve-lillywhite-npr-interview/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:06:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/06/12/steve-lillywhite-npr-interview/ Continue reading →]]> This is an excellent interview of Steve Lillywhite by the NPR program World Cafe.  Steve Lillywhite has an on going relationship with NPR due to the NPR Lillywhite Sessions show.  The interview covers his work in the early days on U2’s first three albums, Boy, October, and particularly War.  Topics include;  Martin Hannett, how Steve became the Boy producer, meetingPaul McGuinness, an early U2 gig, A Day Without Me, unfocused passion and October, War, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Larry and the click track, aren’t I great or aren’t I crap, New Years Day, Adam’s bass, Drowning Man.

Originally broadcast June 1th, 2008 by NPR.  Copyright 2008 NPR.

]]> Edge interviewed on RTE https://u2interview.com/2008/04/01/edge-interviewed-on-rte/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/04/01/edge-interviewed-on-rte/ Continue reading →]]> Host John Kelly interviews The Edge for RTE’s The View.  Topics include:  Surviving the early punk movement, Dublin in the 70s, Lipton Village, Bowie, The Sex Pistols, the early days of U2, Dylan, Springsteen, the band as Social Democrats, the pressure of number one, the songs come first, conflict within the band, playing live, the future of the music business, Eno and Lanois, in the studio, Bono’s lyrics, the evolution of cooperation.  Originally broadcast March 31st, 2008 on RTE 1.

]]> CNN Interview from U2-3D Premier https://u2interview.com/2008/01/22/cnn-interview-from-u2-3d-premier/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:16:12 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2008/01/22/cnn-interview-from-u2-3d-premier/ U2 were at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah for the U2-3D film premier.  CNN correspondent Brooke Anderson speaks to the band and U2-3D director Catherine Owens.  Added on January 21st, 2008 to the CNN website.

]]> Paul McGuinness Joshua Tree Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/12/11/paul-mcguinness-joshua-tree-interview/ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:37:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/12/11/paul-mcguinness-joshua-tree-interview/ Continue reading →]]> Paul McGuinness is interviewed by Phantom 105.2 FM Dublin. The topic is the recent 20th Anniversary reissue of The Joshua Tree album. Topics include; The Unforgettable Fire, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, the Joshua Tree B-sides, America, Brian Eno and Streets, One Tree Hill, Greg Carroll, Anton Corbjn, Time Magazine, playing arenas, opening acts, LAPD closing down the Streets video shoot, Steve Lillywhite, Jimmy Iovine, Rattle and Hum backlash, Joshua Tree CD reissue, The Sweetest Thing, Waves Of Sorrow, touring before recording, re-recording Pop, Joshua Tree as a double album, the new album sessions. Original interview courtesy of Phantom FM Dublin can be found here. Originally broadcast December 9th, 2007.

]]> Edge discusses Led Zeppelin https://u2interview.com/2007/11/12/edge-discusses-led-zeppelin/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:45:35 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/12/edge-discusses-led-zeppelin/ As part of Zane Lowe’s Masterpieces series, Edge does a very VERY short bit on his admiration for Led Zeppelin. Recorded from BBC Radio 1 on November 8th, 2007.

]]> Bono on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams https://u2interview.com/2007/11/04/bono-on-nbc-nightly-news-with-brian-williams/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:30 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/04/bono-on-nbc-nightly-news-with-brian-williams/ Continue reading →]]> Bono is interviewed by Brian Williams on the set of Saturday Night Live. Topics include; Africa, AIDS, the One Campaign, Product Red, Bono’s Liberty Medal speech and his torture remarks. Bono also briefly discusses the upcoming U2 album. After the main interview, Bono talks about the interview and thanks Brian and NBC for the coverage.

]]> Bono Rolling Stone Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/11/01/bono-rolling-stone-interview/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:48:48 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/11/01/bono-rolling-stone-interview/ A short audio excerpt from a great Rolling Stone interview with Bono. Topics include; Activism or U2, The One campaign, America, a new kind of idealism. Audio interview conducted by Anthony DeCurtis and copyright RollingStone.com.

]]> Bono discusses Across The Universe https://u2interview.com/2007/09/19/bono-discusses-across-the-universe/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:30:13 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/09/19/bono-discusses-across-the-universe/ Bono talks very briefly to Hollywood.com about the movie Across The Universe.  First released September 14th, 2007.

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]]> U2 on The Culture Show, BBC Two https://u2interview.com/2007/08/10/u2-on-the-culture-show-bbc-two/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:40:02 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/08/10/u2-on-the-culture-show-bbc-two/ Continue reading →]]> U2 are in Brussels Belgium for the first show of the European Vertigo tour. While there, the band have a short interview with Mariella Frostrup for the BBC 2 TV series The Culture Show. Topics include; touring, Live 8, Bono’s work, etc. Recorded June 10th, 2005, first broadcast 7:00PM, June 13th, 2005.

]]> Bono The Rolling Stone Interview (7 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/06/bono-rolling-stone-podcast-interview-7-parts/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:02:08 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/06/bono-rolling-stone-podcast-interview-7-parts/ Continue reading →]]> This is the classic podcast interview series put online by Rolling Stone in 2005. The audio interview is a companion to the print version for the November 3rd, 2005 Rolling Stone. Interviewer and Rolling Stone publisher Jann S Wenner visited Bono on holiday in Cancun Mexico during a touring break to conduct the interview. Interview conducted October 1st and 2nd, 2005.

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]]> 60 Minutes Interview and Extras https://u2interview.com/2007/07/06/60-minutes-interview-and-extras/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:34:01 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/06/60-minutes-interview-and-extras/ The classic CBS 60 Minutes interview including the “web extra” interview with the band and Ed Bradley‘s “reporter notes”. First aired November 20th, 2005.

]]> Band interview with Channel 4 UK https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/band-interview-with-channel-4-uk/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:01:03 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/band-interview-with-channel-4-uk/ The entire band site down for an interview with June Sarpong on “T4”. This was part of a U2 weekend on Channel 4 Uk. The interview was to promote the U218 Best Of CD and took place December 3rd, 2006.

]]> Bono On Nightline https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-nightline/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:38:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-nightline/ A profile of Bono on the ABC Nightline show. Bono discusses Africa and his guest editor job with Vanity Fair magazine.  First aired on June 6th, 2007.

]]> Air Traffic Controller Interviews Bono (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/air-traffic-controller-interviews-bono-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:18:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/air-traffic-controller-interviews-bono-2-parts/ Continue reading →]]> This has got to be one of the most unique U2 interviews ever! Dutch radio station Yorin FM decides to have an air traffic controller interview Bono just as “Vertigo 2005” comes in for final approach to Schiphol Airport Amsterdam.  First aired July 14th, 2005.

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]]> U2 on BBC2 TV https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc2-tv/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:11:45 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc2-tv/ The entire band sit down backstage with Jo Whiley just before going on at Live 8. Short interview, at about four minutes.  July 2nd, 2005

]]> Bono on BBC2 at Live 8 (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-at-live-8/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:06:58 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-at-live-8/ Bono talks to BBC2‘s Chris Evans just before going on stage at Live 8. Bono also talks briefly to BBC1’s Edith Bowman just after coming off stage at Live 8.  July 2nd, 2005.

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]]> Bono On Charlie Rose https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-charlie-rose/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:00:16 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-charlie-rose/ Bono visits Charlie Rose to discuss the upcoming G8 Summit and African debt relief. The interview is typical of many others Bono has given on Africa in recent months.  First aired June 30th, 2005.

]]> BP Fallon on RTE https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bp-fallon-on-rte/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:51:25 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bp-fallon-on-rte/ BP Fallon discusses the band on the Dave Fanning show on RTE. This show was on the eve of U2’s three night series of shows in Dublin.  First aired June 24th, 2005.

]]> Bono & Edge on RTE with Dave Fanning (4 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-edge-on-rte-with-dave-fanning-4-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:47:27 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-edge-on-rte-with-dave-fanning-4-parts/ Bono and Edge talk with Dave Fanning on the eve of their Dublin shows. This interview was broadcast over two days (6-22-2005 and 6-23-2005) over RTE Irish radio.  First aired June 22nd and 23rd, 2005.

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]]> Bono on Radio1 https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-radio1/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:43:24 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-radio1/ Continue reading →]]> Bono visits with Jo Whiley on BBC1 as part of the press during the early part of the Vertigo Tour. Bono meets with her at the venue just after one of the Brussels shows and discusses Live-8, etc.  First aired June 13th, 2005.

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]]> U2 VH1 Spotlight Excerpts (9 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-vh1-spotlight-excerpts-9-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:33:50 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-vh1-spotlight-excerpts-9-parts/ Excerpts from the VH1 All Access Spotlight: U2 special. Clips found originally at the VH1.com website.  First aired April 14th, 2005.

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]]> U2 on Access Hollywood https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-access-hollywood/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:22:51 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-access-hollywood/ Continue reading →]]> Entire band does a short interview as the Vertigo Tour gets well under way for Access Hollywood. The most infamous part of this interview is when the band are presented with a U2 iPod, and at least Larry has no idea how it works.  First aired April 5th, 2005.

]]> MTV Europe Interview https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/mtv-europe-interview/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:04:44 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/mtv-europe-interview/ Continue reading →]]> MTV Europe full band interview at Hanover Quay Dublin, seemingly just before the band left to start rehearsals for the Vertigo Tour in the US. Particularly interesting is hearing Larry’s “no BS” description of how not having Bono in the studio affected the band.  First aired March 9th, 2005.

]]> Bono on BBC2 Album Chart Show (6 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-album-chart-show-6-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:35:18 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bono-on-bbc2-album-chart-show-6-parts/ Bono visits with Simon Mayo as “How To Dismantle…” is released. Relaxed conversation from Bono featuring a discussion of many of the key album tracks.  First aired November 22nd, 2004.

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]]> Jo Whiley From Hannover Quay (5 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/jo-whiley-from-hannover-quay-5-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:31:10 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/jo-whiley-from-hannover-quay-5-parts/ Continue reading →]]> Another great full band interview from Jo Whiley. This interview was earlier in the day before U2 performed on BBC1 later in the day. Jo talks to the entire band as they arrive at different times to the studio at Hannover Quay.  First aired November 16th, 2004.

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]]> U2 on BBC1 with Zane Lowe (2 parts) https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc1-with-zane-lowe-2-parts/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:25:25 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/u2-on-bbc1-with-zane-lowe-2-parts/ As part of U2 day on BBC1, Zane Lowe visited the band in the studio. This represents the short interview segment before the band played live in the studio.  First aired November 16th, 2004.

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]]> Bono’s Briefcase Returned https://u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bonos-briefcase-returned/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:22:07 +0000 https://www.u2interview.com/2007/07/05/bonos-briefcase-returned/ Continue reading →]]> In 1981, just after a show in Portland Oregon, Bono had his briefcase stolen. The big deal here was that Bono had the lyrics to U2’s second album, October, in that briefcase. This short NBC news report discusses the return of that briefcase after 23 years. For a more detailed look at this story, visit the U2log.com report.  First aired October 21st, 2004.

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