U2 on 50 years and their duet with Dolly Parton
The Irish quartet U2 is celebrating its 50th birthday with "Carnaval de Luz," their first album of new music in nearly nine years. Bandmembers Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. talk with correspondent Anthony Mason about revisiting the Dublin school where they first came together; regrouping following Mullen's neck surgery; and the song "Torn," a duet with Dolly Parton that would…
U2, the iconic Irish rock band, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The quartet, consisting of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., came together in 1976 at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin. Bono reminisced about the experience, noting that he was initially nervous about the students' response, but they seemed genuinely engaged.
During this milestone year, U2 released their first album of new music in nearly nine years, titled "Carnaval de Luz." The band described the creative process as "chaotic" and "functionally dysfunctional," emphasizing their commitment to raw and genuine sound. The album features the duet "Torn" with country superstar Dolly Parton, which is Parton's final recording.
Larry Mullen Jr., the band's drummer, had to miss the 2024 residency at Sphere in Las Vegas due to a neck injury. Despite the risk of paralysis, he decided to return to the band after much consideration. The Edge reflected on the situation, acknowledging the possibility of needing to replace a drummer if necessary.
Looking ahead, U2 is set to embark on another tour next year, aiming to deliver a groundbreaking live performance. The band remains determined to be heard and relevant, striving to create the best U2 song they've ever written.
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