Killing Bono
Growing up in 1970s Dublin, Neil McCormick wanted to be a rock star in every sense of the phrase. “Fame and Fortune were the twin peaks of my desire,” he wrote in Killing Bono, a memoir of self-deprecating humor and eloquence that chronicles his quest for global superstardom and all its accompanying amenities. There was, of course, the small matter of actually landing a recording contract. McCormick’s memoir captures the irreducible caprice and absurdity of the music business as it relates his relentless but repeatedly unsuccessful pursuit of that elusive first step. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWatch Broken Social Scene Cover U2, Beastie Boys at Their Final Show
Last Tuesday was (at least what the band is saying for now) Broken Social Scene’s last concert. It took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the members left the band ended things on a pretty fun, and sort of wacky note. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and The Killers Cover U2
Consequence of Sound is streaming three tracks from the upcoming U2 tribute album that celebrates the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. The tribute album, titled AHK-toong BAY-bi features covers from Nine Inch Nails, Jack White, The Killers and Depeche Mode. read more
Found in: Music, NewsU2 to Re-Release Achtung Baby
Just days after it was announced that Nirvana’s Nevermind will be reissued for the album’s 20th anniversary, another behemoth group has revealed plans to re-release one of their classic albums.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBono and The Edge Perform Song from Spider-Man Musical
During last night’s over-the-top American Idol finale, Bono and The Edge performed “Rise Above," a song from their long-delayed musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The pair wrote the score for the rather unpopular production, which premiered earlier this year. Star Reeve Carney joined the U2 guys onstage for a bordering-on-corny performance of the rock ballad, featuring a high-flying stuntperson in a Spider-Man costume flipping all over the arena and threatening to topple into the audience at any moment. Eek. But, despite all of the kitsch of the act, the song is actually quite good. Carney is a talented singer... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBono Agrees with Negative Reviews of Spider-Man Musical
Bono reportedly agrees with the negative reviews of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, the musical for which he and bandmate The Edge wrote the score, in an upcoming edition of Nightline that will air tonight, May 20, at 11:35 p.m. EST.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGlastonbury Announces Entire 2011 Lineup
As we get closer and closer to this year’s Glastonbury, the lineup keeps growing into one of the year’s best festivals. But then again, isn’t that how it always is with the UK’s premier festival? While we had previously reported that U2, Coldplay, Beyonce and a handful of other would be performing, the lineup just got a whole lot bigger with the likes of Morrissey, Queens of the Stone Age, The Chemical Brothers, Paul Simon, Bright Eyes, Fleet Foxes, and TV on the Radio also leading the way.... read more
Found in: News34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos
Few forms of personal expression represent devotion better than tattoos, and many fans have permanently expressed their affection for their favorite musicians by embedding indelible ink within layers of their skin. Some have turned out atrociously, but the following tattoos show how effective this artistry can be.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySpider-Man Musical Delayed Yet Again, Getting Massive Overhaul
Surprise, surprise. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark has been delayed yet again, this time for a massive overhaul which would include time off for the cast, more rehearsals, and possibly a new director, according to sources close to the production.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsFive Charitable Organizations Started By Musicians
In Paste’s "Can Rock Save the World?" feature back in 2007, the staff highlighted musicians tackling some critical issues facing the earth. Today we shed some light on five more musicians who've used their platforms to start their own charitable organizations. read more
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