Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
04:45 am - 05:45 am, Sunday, March 15 on Sky Arts (350)
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U2 - The Joshua Tree
Season 1, Episode 18
The making of U2's album The Joshua Tree, which features the tracks I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and With or Without You. Members of the band and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois reveal stories behind the 1987 classic
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Music/Ballet/Dance
Cast & Crew
Bono
(Contributor)
The Edge
(Contributor)
Brian Eno
(Contributor)
Daniel Lanois
(Contributor)
Adam Clayton
(Contributor)
Larry Mullen
(Contributor)
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Did You Know..
Bono
(Contributor)
Born:
May 10, 1960
in
Dublin
Best Known For:
Being U2's frontman.
Early-life:
Born Paul David Hewson on May 10, 1960, in Dublin. His mother, Iris, died when he was just 14, and he was brought up by his father, Bob, who passed away in 2001. He has an older brother, Norman. He met Adam Clayton, David Evans (The Edge) and Larry Mullen Jnr at Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin after Mullen advertised for members of a band he was hoping to form. They later became known as U2.
Career:
During the early 1980s, U2 gained a following through touring and releasing acclaimed records, and reached a wider audience with an appearance at Live Aid in 1985. By 1987, they were international superstars thanks to the album The Joshua Tree, which topped both the US and UK charts. In the mid-1990s, Bono devoted much of his time to writing songs for others, including Frank Sinatra and Tina Turner. He also wrote the screenplay for the movie Million Dollar Hotel. Meanwhile, U2 continue to release albums and tour around the world.
Quote:
'Overcoming my dad telling me that I could never amount to anything is what has made me the megalomaniac that you see today.'
Trivia:
Away from music, Bono is a devoted humanitarian who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Edge
(Contributor)
Brian Eno
(Contributor)
Daniel Lanois
(Contributor)
Adam Clayton
(Contributor)
Larry Mullen
(Contributor)
