U2 DISCUSSION 2009 will they succeed or fail?

[SFChrissy]

since when does Bono wear guyliner???

[BlackSwan]

could be the second US leg which is going to be a long waaaay off.

Maybe that means we won't get a stadium show. That would be nice.

[suprefan]

Glasvegas and Black Eyed Peas are ont his too. OR are the 3 mentioned just u.s. acts.

[heyeric]

New album fails for me.

Ill still be attending a date though.

[AAM!!!]

damnnnn I was thinking about not seeing U2 this year... but with the stage setup and the ticket prices i have to go.

[Sushov23]

who is opening what shows? or is it 2 or 3 of them at each show?

[paulb]

U.S. dates with dates and vanues plus onsale dates


28 Oct 2009 BC Place Stad. VancouverBC CA Mon. 6 April

fuck yes!

[suprefan]

Yeah Paul, you cant cry ok? They are playing in Vancouver.




Sushov, we dont know who will open what show. Its justa list, and they say more bands will be on the list of openers, how many a show, who knows.

[C DUB YA]

Glasvegas and Black Eyed Peas are ont his too. OR are the 3 mentioned just u.s. acts.

I know glasvegas are europe only - have no idea about bep

all of this is subject to change of course.

if it is like the last stadium tour - we will get 2 openers. I saw Underworld and Fun Loving Criminals, last time out.

[AAM!!!]

PB&J for Depeche Mode and Kaiser Chiefs for U2...we're getting some great opening bands for the big shows this year.

[Sushov23]

PB&J for Depeche Mode and Kaiser Chiefs for U2...we're getting some great opening bands for the big shows this year.

Looks like Kaiser Chiefs will be only Europe, and they will be in the U.S. during the summer.

[suprefan]

PB&J for Depeche Mode and Kaiser Chiefs for U2...we're getting some great opening bands for the big shows this year.

You got problems if you think PB&J is a worthy opener for DM.

[Sushov23]

You got problems if you think PB&J is a worthy opener for DM.

who are some past openers for DM?

[AAM!!!]

When I saw DM The Raveonettes opened...they weren't worthy

[suprefan]

who are some past openers for DM?

Last tour?

The Raveonettes
The Bravery
She Wants Revenge
Scissor Sisters
Goldfrapp
Placebo
Muse
Timo Maas

[AAM!!!]

Muse and DM...I think my face would fall off...

[suprefan]

I think during Popmart you really wouldve had face melting.

Rage Against The Machine was the opener when U2 came to L.A. in 1998 at the coliseum.

[AAM!!!]

Didn't Pixies open for U2 on the Zoo tour?


That would have been face melting...

[Sushov23]

I think during Popmart you really wouldve had face melting.

Rage Against The Machine was the opener when U2 came to L.A. in 1998 at the coliseum.

my uncle was going to take me to this show, things came up. That would have been my first concert. Also based on past DM openers PB&J are worthy openers, actually more worthy then most bands listed.

[suprefan]

They couldve gotten something better, they never really excel at that part unlike other artists.

[AAM!!!]

If U2 didn't have Kaiser Chiefs they would be a good opener for DM.
I think AIR would be the best opener DM could get...and i think that would make sense.
Fever Ray for DM would be cool too

[suprefan]

I think something in their vein works best. So Placebo, Goldfrapp, Ladytron Im good with. You would get a kick out of comments people gave after seeing She Wants Revenge, thats why those guys got a good following after Coachella and stuff, cause those stuck in the 80's DM fans ate it up.

[AAM!!!]

I saw SWR at the glasshouse, they are defiantly a small venue band. I can't imagine them playing huge arenas. The Raveonettes at the Pond was kinda sad....some bands just cant handle big arenas.

[paulb]

Black Eyed Peas are opening for the Vancouver show, and Snow Patrol are opening for the Toronto date....... i wish it was the other way around.

[suprefan]

I saw SWR at the glasshouse, they are defiantly a small venue band. I can't imagine them playing huge arenas. The Raveonettes at the Pond was kinda sad....some bands just cant handle big arenas.

Saw The Raveonettes when DM was at The Joint, yeah sorry. Not seeing DM in an arena EVER.

Black Eyed Peas are opening for the Vancouver show, and Snow Patrol are opening for the Toronto date....... i wish it was the other way around.

This does not bode well for L.A.

[AAM!!!]

Why the hell would U2 pick Black Eyed Peas to open!!! They could at least get a respectable Hip Hop group! U2+Fergie=LAME
new opener please....

[whynotsmile99]

yea really

what the hell... opening for u2?

BEP used to be great. I listened to their first two albums the other day, straight up great albums. once they got pop and added Feraligicious it went to shit. but now they are all multimillionaires who are opening for U2 so im sure they are happy

[C DUB YA]

Didn't Pixies open for U2 on the Zoo tour?

That would have been face melting...

Yes - I remember seeing that leg three times and leaving with 2 Pixies shirts. it was great - even though they were far from good Pixies shows. I loved the Pixies, but U2 wiped the stage with them every night with all those tv screens and hanging trabbies.

Other U2 openers I've seen:

Oasis
The Pretenders
UB40
Lou Reed
Primus
The Sugarcubes
Garbage
Snow Patrol
Kings of Leon
PJ Harvey
Public Enemy
Fun Lovin Criminals
Disposable Heroes
Underworld
Kraftwerk
Los Lobos
Little Steven
Bo Deans
Big Audio Dynamite

some others that have opened for U2 but that I haven't seen:

RATM
The Corrs
Keane
BB King
Cowboy Junkies
Greenday
The Alarm
Muse
Ash
Pogues
Stereo MC's
lone Justice
Hothouse Flowers
Cactus World News
INXS
Franz Ferdinand
The Waterboys
World Party
Asian Dub Foundation
Skunk Anansie
Audioweb
Long Pigs
Placebo
No Doubt
Velvet Underground
Smashmouth
Kelis
Killers

[C DUB YA]

yea really

what the hell... opening for u2?

BEP used to be great. I listened to their first two albums the other day, straight up great albums. once they got pop and added Feraligicious it went to shit. but now they are all multimillionaires who are opening for U2 so im sure they are happy

I'm sure it has something to do with Will I Am's involvement with the One campaign.

[AAM!!!]

Woooo you get to add the Black Eyed Peas to that group!
Maybe they'll start giving away U2 tickets on KIIS!!!



Black Eyed Peas is the Biggest FAIL ever...