U2 Told to "Keep It Real"

[DizzyRum]

Interesting....

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/03/03/no-props-no-screens-no-claw-keep-it-real-115875-22962552/

[dacbo]

So much wrong with that article. Even if Glasto said U2 were able to bring their 360 show they wouldn't be able to as all the tour equipment will be in the States. A stripped down set had always been the plan as its midway through their US tour. For the Mirror to say Eavis had personally 'banned' them from having a big stage set up is just laughable.

...and this has to be made up? "Tickets for their Glastonbury appearance have already sold out with touts selling passes to the gig for up to £1,000 a pair."

[JoeyT]

I have images of eavis getting the band to do some sort of "keep it real" chant similar to that in the Ali G film...

[jeffie]

Interesting....

http://www.mirror.co...15875-22962552/

[ramragon]

i dont think anyone going to glastonbury or even U2 themselves thought for a minute theyd be able to put on the full 360 anyway. they'll only get 45 minutes to an hour to set up after Elbow

[lac999]

Has any artist ever been able to bring their entire stage show?

This is a non-story really - typical Mirror/

[rhysieg]

i thought bands do usually bring their set-ups as long as its able to fit the stage??

of course with u2's tour being a 360 stage its pretty impossible/useless to use any kind of 360 screen etc... they will have some sort of set up surely...

im sure they wont use the same set up as other bands and will have sopme sort of screens/lights.

the best bit from that article is the confirmation (if that article has any truth to it) of a greatest hits set

[eoinca]

the best bit from that article is the confirmation (if that article has any truth to it) of a greatest hits set

[Stu H]

let's face it, U2 only really need Edge's guitar rig set-up, which he had last year anyway - as long as his guitar tech can still do what he needs to do, there's no need for anything else

The Mirror write some utter tosh - although i'll be happy at a Greatest Hits set.

[Dark Star]

Playing a greatest hits set would not be keeping it real from their perspective.

They'll almost certainly have a new album out and be wanting to promote it. Why throw away one of the best marketing aids available to a band by playing a greatest hits set instead? They've never really done that and I don't see them starting now.

[cejx]

Playing a greatest hits set would not be keeping it real from their perspective.

They'll almost certainly have a new album out and be wanting to promote it. Why throw away one of the best marketing aids available to a band by playing a greatest hits set instead? They've never really done that and I don't see them starting now.

[eoinca]

I disagree. The best marketing U2 could do is play a greatest hits set. Get everyone back on board with a bit of nostalgia - lets face it, they were far better pre Atchung Baby

[Wooderson]

/nothing to see here

[Wirephil]

I disagree. The best marketing U2 could do is play a greatest hits set. Get everyone back on board with a bit of nostalgia - lets face it, they were far better pre Atchung Baby, get amazing reviews for putting out a brilliant singalong set, its a full 90 minute advert for them on the BBC, and then folk are more likely to purchase what will be yet another tedious U2 album... just in case it is any good.

Playing new songs is not going to be a selling point.

[cejx]

2 posts in 1 morning that have taken the words right out of my mouth Cejx, I might let you do all my posting from now on

[jeffie]

Pet Shop Boys last year - they bought basically the entirety of their spectacular show (floating boxes included)

[ICGenie]

I disagree. The best marketing U2 could do is play a greatest hits set. Get everyone back on board with a bit of nostalgia - lets face it, they were far better pre Atchung Baby, get amazing reviews for putting out a brilliant singalong set, its a full 90 minute advert for them on the BBC, and then folk are more likely to purchase what will be yet another tedious U2 album... just in case it is any good.

Playing new songs is not going to be a selling point.

Edited March 3, 2011 by ICGenie

[Chazeboy]

Just done a little list of what id like to here, if i got a fraction of these for the price of my Glasto ticket id be very happy, there is loads ive missed out, but thinking for the Majority of the crowd at the Pyramid most of these would be very much enjoyed

Where the Streets have no Name

Sunday Bloody Sunday

Glastonbury

Angel of Harlem

New Years Day

Pride (in the name of Love)

Still Havent found

Beautiful Day

Stuck in the Moment

Elevation

Walk on

Vertigo

City of Blinding Lights

Sweetest Thing

Hands that Built america

Van Diemens Land

Helter Skelter

First Time

Out of Control

I will Follow

Rejoice

All Along the Watchtower

[Dark Star]

If they do play a Greatest Hits set then they have to end with '40 as they always used to.

[scappaflow]

Ha,

I'm sure U2 fans will be offended by the 'set list from the glory days' comment. Surely suggesting that their stuff now is gash compared to their previous stuff.

Look forward to this. A Greatest Hit set will be immense. It's not like U2 have to sell any albums, so just 20 big anthems will do me fine.

[Guest blackcockerel]

They're bound to do a greatest hits set, they may have massive egos but they're not idiots.

[guypjfreak]

well said old son

[beodeejay]

they could play this :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U218_Singles#Track_listing

plus the BB king collaboration, their Glastonbury Song, and a handful of recent hit songs since this list.

2 hours sorted.

[LondonTom]

Yes the claw was on always definatly going to come to glastonbury I am sure U2 are well aware given they planed to come last year what sort of constraints they have.

I am also pretty sure they will have a few extra lights/stage set up than most bands there.

[tom1989]

I wonder if BB King will come on and do when love comes to town as he's playing on the same day so maybe a little guest appearance for him might be on the cards...