That’s why this band is one of the greatest bands in history. Smart and sincere people, making true, amazing and innovative music. They were four genuine simple guys at the beginning, they’re still so nowadays. Always speaking as humans, like all of us, non famous people. I mean since they were in the first years of their career, but also in the years after, in the world famous band’s era.
Precisely, Paliki. This was where I found them, at 14, in a small farm community in Oklahoma. I was already playing in bands. They captured my imagination, with the mystical Celtic sound, Bono’s poetic lyrics, Edge, the most innovative guitarist I’d ever encountered. They had ideas I could hang with…and they’ve been a daily part of my life since. They’ve never wavered from their ideals, and dedication to reinvention. I’ve ridden the storms with them, they’ve always been there when I needed them. Like you say, they are still a band first. I think they keep each other humble and grounded. Four friends who fight like brothers and play it straight . As a band should be.
Bono always looks good because he is good hearted and intelligent because he cares about people. He's the frontman of U2 because he conveys the bands message of love through their music and he's very well spoken in the lyrics to each and every song he sings. Of course U2 is one of the greatest bands in the world and has been for over 30 years now. Keep rocking U2 the world over!
Bono explaining Bullet the blue sky was really informative. I loved hearing him. God bless u & my boys Adam, Larry & edge. U rock & I will always love u all
He is a beautiful human being. A real blessing to the world. I think of him as Scottish. The Irish and the Scottish are the Peter and Paul of the world
Bono was eloquent here as usual, especially amazing for a young man of his age, but kudos to the interviewer who asked interesting, thoughtful questions and seemed to be honestly interested in Bono's answers.
Wow.. interresting. Bono has a very powerful character here. Look at how he does not flinch whatsoever, just stares the interviewer in the eye. And the interviewer is looking all over the room. Kinda cool.
Love it when he says"hus ambition is to make music that speaks to himself and the band first" Beautiful... think the stones were into the circus peripheries and the € as well as the music jacob... one of my favourite bands also
I thought the interviewer did a great job with his preparation and asked good Q’s. Especially at 6:17. Bono and U2 have always been so grown up and professional. You can see it in Bono’s eyes in the end.
'When you're 16 you think you can conquer the world- and sometimes you turn out to be right.' I think Bono said something like that once. And here's a 24 yesr-old staring down the world with the ferocity of lion in battle.
that interviewer researched his work, well done and Bono what a class man and so well grounded for his age, U2 deserves all the fame and fortune it has, and I'm a fan that stopped buying after Achtung.
Ok so if today you were a rock star at 24, you'd have a PR team who would have the questions in advance and they would prepare your answers profiled to your target audiance. This was 36 years ago...no script, no preparation, and the answers to the questions are beyond inspired. Im not a huge fan of Bono, I think he is guilty of some hubris later in life, but I'm in awe of his maturity and vision in this interview. They say a man does his best work in his early 20's and this is proof.
"If you haven't seen this band, they are dynamite - they tear the joint down. But they have something to say as well." Only a New York TV interviewer would sum up a band like this. God bless you NYC from Worcester, UK. 😀
So lucky, I was too busy fucking around with bands like Metallica then...then around Joshua Tree I was a HUGE fan but in the Navy and couldn't see them. Finally saw them in 92 at RFK Stadium at what I believe was supposed to be one of their legendary shows. Blown away, and I don't think I have missed a tour since.
BONO IS BE LOVED A MILLION TIMES MORE IN 50 YEARS TIME. BONO WAS ALREADY WIPED OUT THE DEBT OF THE 18 MOST POOREST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD IN AFRICA. BONO WAS GIVEN HIS TIME TO SAVE MI'LLIONS OF LIVES. BONO IS A GREAT MAN. SHAME THERE'S ONLY 1 BONO IN MUSIC CARING FOR THE WORLD'S POOREST.
@TJ BD In other words, a MULLET. You just damn near quoted the definition of what a mullet is, lmao. The person wearing it doesn't make it not a mullet, and ain't nothing wrong with it, lol. On a side note, anyone else notice that Bono seems to channel Robin Williams more and more (said with love for the man ;))
I had a mullet just like this when I was in school and people made fun of me lol. I thought it was cool at that time. Because I was obsessed with joe dirt. Even though the movie came out I think 2 years before I was born.
When Bono was 24, U2 signed the mutli million dollars record deal that would ensure they would never have to work for the rest of their lives (i was gonna say again but most if not all of them have actually never worked since they were 16 or 15 when they formed the band). It must have been a great feeling. I'm 34 and i know ill likely have to work for the rest of my life. :-p
An incredibly articulate and intelligent man - then and now.
*And so is Steady Eddy*
The interviewer is sharp. He asked good and direct questions. Bono didn’t hesitate for a moment. He is still the same.
incredible, 24 years old and the maturity of 45 year old man. He should be THE example
His focus was laser from Day one. Driven, ambitious, not fooled by the Circus.
One of the greatest singers EVER
A globalist, he is.
One of the biggest bores EVER
One of the greatest mullets EVER
@@reindeer-o-stoole Not everyone can be as exciting as you... DON'T YOU FORGET THAT!!
Puh-leeze! His overt self-importance has always annoyed me.
Bono's words and the interviewer's sincere awe of U2 had me in tears. These were good times. We need this back.
I'm in tears too
You wont get it back. It had its time and will forever say there...
2023: Bono asks for Las Vegaa residency in $2.3 billion concert hall.
I wonder what 24 year old unforgettable Fire Bono would make of almost billionaire Vegas residency Bono?
That’s why this band is one of the greatest bands in history. Smart and sincere people, making true, amazing and innovative music.
They were four genuine simple guys at the beginning, they’re still so nowadays.
Always speaking as humans, like all of us, non famous people. I mean since they were in the first years of their career, but also in the years after, in the world famous band’s era.
Precisely, Paliki. This was where I found them, at 14, in a small farm community in Oklahoma. I was already playing in bands. They captured my imagination, with the mystical Celtic sound, Bono’s poetic lyrics, Edge, the most innovative guitarist I’d ever encountered. They had ideas I could hang with…and they’ve been a daily part of my life since. They’ve never wavered from their ideals, and dedication to reinvention. I’ve ridden the storms with them, they’ve always been there when I needed them. Like you say, they are still a band first. I think they keep each other humble and grounded. Four friends who fight like brothers and play it straight . As a band should be.
One of the smarter rock leaders on interviews in history, always inspiring
Oh how I love Bono...
I was only 16 then and I was lucky enough to see them on their 1st Australian tour. Loved them then & still do
That was just great, the band has always been ....sincere, to me they still are 30 years on, cheers lads.
he’s well and truly earned the platform he has. such maturity and intelligence in such a young guy, it’s wonderful to listen to him.
Omg, bono, yes you were just beginning and we see this now. Thank you for your contribution to this world.
A man with profound depth, always has been, The SPIRIT of the People.
Back then labeled as the best band in the world selling out arenas, stadiums ect. this was about 30 years ago..and now 2015 and they can still do it.
You're right, they sell out to this day.
And in 2019
Bono always looks good because he is good hearted and intelligent because he cares about people. He's the frontman of U2 because he conveys the bands message of love through their music and he's very well spoken in the lyrics to each and every song he sings. Of course U2 is one of the greatest bands in the world and has been for over 30 years now. Keep rocking U2 the world over!
Well said!! Just got my tickets to see U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Hope you can make it there.
So intense is his look at 7:37 -That's our fearless leader. From the 80's into the 90's and well beyond now. Long live U2.
I love this man
Bono explaining Bullet the blue sky was really informative. I loved hearing him. God bless u & my boys Adam, Larry & edge. U rock & I will always love u all
This is Unforgettable fire era
Thanks for someone like Bono who can understand the difference between music and selling something.
He is a beautiful human being. A real blessing to the world. I think of him as Scottish. The Irish and the Scottish are the Peter and Paul of the world
Bono was eloquent here as usual, especially amazing for a young man of his age, but kudos to the interviewer who asked interesting, thoughtful questions and seemed to be honestly interested in Bono's answers.
Spot on dude. THIS is how you do an interview...
Wow.. interresting. Bono has a very powerful character here. Look at how he does not flinch whatsoever, just stares the interviewer in the eye. And the interviewer is looking all over the room. Kinda cool.
It's refreshing to see intelligent questions and intelligent answers. Pretty rare these days
Bono was very wisdom at age 24, and this is a hell of a good interview with good questions
incredible.. I love you Bono, I love U2
around this time Bono started to write "Mullet the blue sky"
😂😂🔝🔝
Dying 😂
Love it when he says"hus ambition is to make music that speaks to himself and the band first" Beautiful... think the stones were into the circus peripheries and the € as well as the music jacob... one of my favourite bands also
Beautiful!!!!
Whatever you say about Bono , he didnt suffer any inferiority complex and his confidence for a man of 24 in those days is inspiring.
Wow, thanks Sharon. 36 year U2 fan, but have never seen that clip. Thanks
I thought the interviewer did a great job with his preparation and asked good Q’s. Especially at 6:17. Bono and U2 have always been so grown up and professional. You can see it in Bono’s eyes in the end.
Bono oh wise Bono, you inspire me.
I can see here some of the controlled rage that Bono would speak about in later interviews.
One of the greatest Mullets of All Time!
Unforgettable fire !!!! 🤩
'When you're 16 you think you can conquer the world- and sometimes you turn out to be right.' I think Bono said something like that once. And here's a 24 yesr-old staring down the world with the ferocity of lion in battle.
Bono In his 20s spoke so much sense
that interviewer researched his work, well done and Bono what a class man and so well grounded for his age, U2 deserves all the fame and fortune it has, and I'm a fan that stopped buying after Achtung.
Ok so if today you were a rock star at 24, you'd have a PR team who would have the questions in advance and they would prepare your answers profiled to your target audiance. This was 36 years ago...no script, no preparation, and the answers to the questions are beyond inspired. Im not a huge fan of Bono, I think he is guilty of some hubris later in life, but I'm in awe of his maturity and vision in this interview. They say a man does his best work in his early 20's and this is proof.
cool! his hair looked so good on him!
Bono, your mullet needs to come back! It was so kawaii!
"If you haven't seen this band, they are dynamite - they tear the joint down. But they have something to say as well." Only a New York TV interviewer would sum up a band like this. God bless you NYC from Worcester, UK. 😀
I agree with him about Detroit, he has always been smart in addition to this unforgettable voice
I was at that sold out show in nassau coliseum. fabulous!
So lucky, I was too busy fucking around with bands like Metallica then...then around Joshua Tree I was a HUGE fan but in the Navy and couldn't see them. Finally saw them in 92 at RFK Stadium at what I believe was supposed to be one of their legendary shows. Blown away, and I don't think I have missed a tour since.
❤#Bono #U2
He's really smart
so intelligent
Bono had what has to be the best mullet of the 80's, even better than Joe Dirts.
Yeah!
Better than Joe Dirt? Sacrilegious!!!
2023: Bono asks for Las Vegaa residency in $2.3 billion concert hall.
Wow, that was a great interview. Good thoughtful, not ordinary questions. Ch4 NY doesn’t do that anymore....that’s for sure. Bono also very cool here.
Good interview
They’re the model, the template. Amazing!
Bono forever
BEST MULLET EVER!!!!!!!!!
So good it needs to be taxed.
God bless saint Bono !
He was a great interviewer
Bono is actually a Macgyver fan!
Great hearcut ...
Jack Cafferty, at 41 or 42, interviewing Bono, years before his CNN days!
all about family values every interview from this era,
I saw them in concert at Rock am Ring 1985.
BONO IS BE LOVED A MILLION TIMES MORE IN 50 YEARS TIME. BONO WAS ALREADY WIPED OUT THE DEBT OF THE 18 MOST POOREST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD IN AFRICA. BONO WAS GIVEN HIS TIME TO SAVE MI'LLIONS OF LIVES. BONO IS A GREAT MAN.
SHAME THERE'S ONLY 1 BONO IN MUSIC CARING FOR THE WORLD'S POOREST.
legend
I lived this era
well said . bands that last seem very mature at an early age last .. including Rush, Genesis ...
A different kind of homecoming....a very underrated song from a very underrated album.
The Unforgettable Fire is a standalone album. It comes across as love and poetry....
Wow, this is the way back machine
Bono NOW may not be likeable but Bono pre-1991 is f***ing LOVEABLE.
He's still the same!
Love how he tucks his mega mullet into his collar. Not trailing down his back like a heathen. Almost like Tutankhamun.
That mullet is great. It needs to come back.
Agreed! It's so fluffy!
@H Kay It's 40 years later and they still sell out. What do you mean "if their music lasts"?
Intelligence, eloquence, sharp responses, thoughtful replies and bad hair.
Hahahaha love your comment! Master BONO!
I realized that!, even if he hadn't a very deep voice yet.
Now, however, this buffoon is a great friend and accomplice of politicians.
that hair
JUST REMEMBER U 2 THE BAND THAT COULD NOT GET ARRESTED .
Hahahaha
Yes
1984
anybody know what year was this ... i guess 1985 ?
2020? U2 U2 U2 U2...
35 years ago
what year was this??
What a hair cut
@TJ BD
In other words, a MULLET. You just damn near quoted the definition of what a mullet is, lmao. The person wearing it doesn't make it not a mullet, and ain't nothing wrong with it, lol. On a side note, anyone else notice that Bono seems to channel Robin Williams more and more (said with love for the man ;))
esta entrevista es de hace 40 anos el tiene 64 anos que pena que los grandes de la musica se esten acabando?????????????????
Bono nació en 1960, por lo que tiene 54, 10 años menos.
jesus bono, what happened to you?
good interview please log on to equip.org
Interviewer talks like Dan Ackroyd.
7 years later...Dan sounding like Joe Friday meets Tom Snyder
Interesting in these old vids he never acknowledges in a real way the rest of the band, Bono never singularly wrote any of U2' material.
He wrote the lyrics. let’s be honest, U2s music is really about supporting the lyrics. Like a worship song almost
Now that is rocking a hairstyle...it worked for Bono its the rest of us that failed by copying him including me
bono loves the circus theses days
They had already been signed for FIVE years, by this point. I saw them THREE years prior to this in D.C.....So, NOT "just starting out."
I had a mullet just like this when I was in school and people made fun of me lol. I thought it was cool at that time. Because I was obsessed with joe dirt. Even though the movie came out I think 2 years before I was born.
how old is he in this? XD
Helter Skelter 24 can’t ya read the title? Lol
I’ll be 24 in two months 😂😩
omg that mullet
Yeah, fluffy, FLUFFY mullet!
When Bono was 24, U2 signed the mutli million dollars record deal that would ensure they would never have to work for the rest of their lives (i was gonna say again but most if not all of them have actually never worked since they were 16 or 15 when they formed the band). It must have been a great feeling. I'm 34 and i know ill likely have to work for the rest of my life. :-p
Honest
Making songs and touring is worling man
Bono with a mullet. Whodathunk it.
Share that mullet Bono share it..
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