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U2 Said to Play 'Significant Part' in Tomorrow's Apple Event

ibeam said:
Wow! I finally caught up to the end of this thread.

My 2 cents: U2 is popular with those who grew up listening to them during their teens/young adulthood and that is normal. Today's younger generation think they are senior citizens and the real senior citizens grew up on Beatles, Stones and Doors, not U2.

Personally I never cared much for U2. Every generation has their popular bands, but when you mature yet remain emotionally attached to a group that you grew up with, you fail to keep an open mind about how good or bad the music might be. I grew up listening to the Beatles, but today I can't stand to listen to most of their stuff because it isn't the kind of music that stands the test of time. There are a few worthy pieces but in general mostly pop junk.

Today, most of the music I like is by bands/singer song writers that I have never heard of before.
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Well, that's not really the general opinion about the beatles (public and critics), except maybe their 1963-1964 output. They still sell pretty well. Most actually stands the test of time pretty well, it actually sounds a lot more like current Indie Rock than current Pop :). So, the Beatles now sound more "edgy" than they probably did in the 1960s were guitar rock was the norm.

U2 had very good output in the 1980s early 1990s, I'd say 50% has stood the test of time, while the rest sounds dated. But, no more dated than early 2000 output from the likes of Coldplay or Radiohead (in my opinion).

Guitar rock in general is a lot less popular than before and that's why U2 try to go into more EDM type music. Not sure they succeeded, but at least they tried unlike the Stones who have not had an original thought since the 1970s (and are still selling stadiums). Not many bands from 1980 are still around and somewhat relevant.
 
Jschultz said:
I, for one, would love to see a U2 tie in .
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I like U2's music but just why? I love music but this is one event when I don't want to hear any band whatsoever, I just want to see what Apple have got to release and say about their new products! Full stop.
 
Keirasplace said:
Well, that's not really the general opinion about the beatles (public and critics), except maybe their 1963-1964 output. They still sell pretty well. Most actually stands the test of time pretty well, it actually sounds a lot more like current Indie Rock than current Pop :). So, the Beatles now sound more "edgy" than they probably did in the 1960s were guitar rock was the norm.

U2 had very good output in the 1980s early 1990s, I'd say 50% has stood the test of time, while the rest sounds dated. But, no more dated than early 2000 output from the likes of Coldplay or Radiohead (in my opinion).

Guitar rock in general is a lot less popular than before and that's why U2 try to go into more EDM type music. Not sure they succeeded, but at least they tried unlike the Stones who have not had an original thought since the 1970s (and are still selling stadiums). Not many bands from 1980 are still around and somewhat relevant.
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Well, I'm not trying to be argumentative but I find that all of the different genres become rather passé over time. For the last couple weeks I have listened to everything from Lana Del Rey but now I'm done with her although she still haunts my idle thoughts from time to time. Mostly I listen to Radio Paradise, although they don't play LDR.
 
LOL

Poor Apple fanatics!

They are getting crusty old U2 (U who?)...

Whereas we SAMSUNG and LG fans get

GIRLS' GENERATION and SISTAR

For your viewing=pleasure:
 

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Moto G said:
I don't "hate" ANYONE.

Your weak, poorly formed theory has just collapsed. Duh.
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Your grammar just collapsed.

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AdonisSMU said:
Well people assume that if you're a liberal you're supposed to like Bono and U2. I shouldn't have used iHate but it worked with my post best. I just think it's time to move past the past and onto the future. U2 was a good choice when iPod was released. Now it's time for something different. No more DEAD rock DAD rock...
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Ah, well explained sir!

I hate all political parties and love music. However, Bono is not someone I even remotely like. I used to love U2 (pun intended) but they (Bono) became like Sting... All preachy. I still love the Police but not Sting. I also love some of U2's earlier music but would be happy to use Bono as a doormat.

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ApfelSchaf said:
LOL

Poor Apple fanatics!

They are getting crusty old U2 (U who?)...

Whereas we SAMSUNG and LG fans get

GIRLS' GENERATION and SISTAR

For your viewing=pleasure:
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I'm buying a.... Wait, what are they associated with? I'm buying whatever they promote. Sex sells and I'm mortal, sue me.
 
japanime said:
The more pressing question is whether StyxMaker can name a single Styx song to save his/her life. :D
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I was on a plane with the lead singer of Styx a week and a half ago. Or so I was told. I was in coach, and the singer was in first class. I don't know that I would have recognized him anyway, and I don't know which lead singer they meant.

I did see Dennis DeYoung singing the role of Pontius Pilate in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar, along with Carl Anderson as Judas, and Ted Neeley as Jesus. This was in 1997, I think.
 
Moto G said:
Don't like U2? Don't comment and whine about it - there's just no need. What's gonna happen IS gonna happen, and complaining won't alter it.

Simple. :)
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**** happens. Does not mean we have to like it or agree with it.
 
Woke up this morning to this!! (Sweden by the way)
 

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ChazSch said:
no one read before they bash...even on an Apple fan thread like this...bash bash bash.
lets see YOU make decisions that generate billions of dollars...if you think its so easy

Maybe Tim has a hard-on, no pun intended, for U2's music? he is about the right age....
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Just like Jobs has a hard on for the Beatles?
In saying that Jobs did reckon Coldplay were **** and would amount to nothing but Apple still used them in an iTunes ad and became a big part of the Apple music scene.
 
Cringe factor 9.9

Show/demo the phone, watch and NFC payment system, and get off the stage.

That's all we want to see. Nothing superfluous. Let the products speak for themselves.

This gimmicky celeb stuff should have been laid to rest with Jobs.
 
fitshaced said:
U2 have been making great music for decades.
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As great as a kick to your crotch.

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Moto G said:
I've no idea, sorry - and actually don't care :) - thanks anyhoo.
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Just like lost of people here who don't care for Bono and U2?

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Coldplay have a history with Apple, Jobs used them even he said "Coldplay were **** and would amount to nothing". Coldplay are a much more relevant band to use for this than Bono and U2.
 
As long as U2 play part in today's event AFTER the announcement of iPhone and iWatch I'm fine with that. I can power off the TV and have dinner, I just hope they won't waste time in the middle of the keynote with them, since there's going to be a lot to cover this time.
 
I think people are pissed off because now it means that 2hrs which could have been dedicated entirely to new products has now been reduced to at least 1hr 45min with 15 min given to U2 at least

In 1hr 45 min, take away the first 15 min that goes to talk about the success of apple perhaps a video or 2 here and there and all we have left is 1hr 30min.

I'm getting worried that might not be sufficient time for the amazing products we were promised this year by apple.
 
the8thark said:
As great as a kick to your crotch.

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Just like lost of people here who don't care for Bono and U2?

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Coldplay have a history with Apple, Jobs used them even he said "Coldplay were **** and would amount to nothing". Coldplay are a much more relevant band to use for this than Bono and U2.
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So you have absolutely no idea of U2s involvement , but Coldplay are a better choice...... Right..... Do you by chance see a flaw in your insight here?

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gsingham said:
I think people are pissed off because now it means that 2hrs which could have been dedicated entirely to new products has now been reduced to at least 1hr 45min with 15 min given to U2 at least

In 1hr 45 min, take away the first 15 min that goes to talk about the success of apple perhaps a video or 2 here and there and all we have left is 1hr 30min.

I'm getting worried that might not be sufficient time for the amazing products we were promised this year by apple.
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You have seen the agenda for the presentation ??? NO.

Basically none of us know what part U2 will play. Hey it's apple that invited them.....
 
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