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Although U2 played to the biggest Wembley crowd ever this week, arguably their most pivotal moment there was during Live Aid. Folk singer Joan Baez was absolutely blown away by the performance and wrote about the experience: http://www.atu2.com/news/joan-baez-writes-about-u2-at-live-aid.html
 
This week brings news of The Unforgettable Fire remasters and Edge's comments on the passing of guitar pioneer Les Paul. Soon after the release of UF in 1985, Edge talked to Guitar Player magazine at length about guitars and technique. http://www.atu2.com/news/the-edge-of-u2-part-1.html
 
In an 1997 article, Bono states that PopMart will be the last of their mega stage productions: "I don't think we would be stupid enough to take this on again…I think it is as big as a live show can go." Guess not. http://www.atu2.com/news/u2-pull-plug-on-live-mega-gigs.html

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Feb 08 Like a Song: Gone Feb 05 Column: off the record…, vol. 12-500 Feb 05 @U2 QOM January 2012: Unexpected Meeting Feb 03 U2 manager Paul McGuinness's firm files pretax losses of €1.8m Feb 02 U22: What It Has and What It's Missing Feb 02 Facebook flotation makes 'Silver and Gold' for Bono Jan 29 Column: off the record…, vol. 12-499 Jan 27 Like A Video: Until the End of the World (Or, A Lullaby For 2012) Jan 22 Column: off the record…, vol. 12-498 Jan 18 U2 Lists: Top 5 Bono Howls

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February 10 2012 Joshua Tree Tribute Band Performance Join in the fun of Winterfest! February 17 2012 2-U Tribute Band Performance Catch the band tonight in York. Full Calendar