U2’s First U.K. No. 1 Hit 36 Years Ago Marked Their Rise to Rock Royalty

“Desire” debuted at No. 3 before it quickly climbed to the top spot on Oct. 8, 1988, and became U2’s first chart-topping ...
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Bono Said U2’s ‘Rattle and Hum’ Is Deeper Than Critics Thought (and He’s Right)’

Classic rock begets more classic rock. U2’s Rattle and Hum became controversial for the way it tried to connect the band to earlier groups like The Beatles. Bono was surprised by the reaction to U2’s ...
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This U2 Album Was "Only A Fraction Of What We Can Do", According To The Edge

In 1988, U2 was one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Their 1987 album The Joshua Tree had won Album of the Year against all odds, and the tour supporting it was one of the highest-grossing of ...
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40 Years Later, 'U2: Rattle and Hum' Is Impossible To Find Online (Legally)

The recent success of Bono: Songs of Surrender is a testament to the longevity and cultural impact that U2 has made. The band has remained relevant by reinventing itself several times, shifting its ...
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How The Rolling Stones Inspired U2’s ‘Rattle and Hum’

The Rolling Stones inspired U2’s 'Rattle and Hum'. That is not the only time U2 did something similar to The Rolling Stones. Bono explained why Rattle and Hum came with an accompanying film of the ...