U2: The Definitive Biography
U2: The Definitive Biography by John Jobling, published by Macmillan on October 7, 2014, is a first edition that spans 372 pages. This unauthorized biography offers a comprehensive account of the renowned Irish rock band U2, delving into their journey over the past 25 years. Jobling draws on extensive interviews with insiders, including music critics and childhood friends, to explore the band’s personal relationships and business practices, providing a vivid portrait of their evolution from post-punk champions to political activists.
Readers will discover insights into the band’s early influences, including their experiences with a Charismatic Christian church, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of the creation of iconic albums like The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. The biography also addresses the creative tensions within the band and the impact of setbacks such as the Rattle and Hum film and PopMart Tour on their artistic direction. By examining both the successes and controversies surrounding Bono’s philanthropic efforts, this book humanizes U2 and presents an honest depiction of their rise in the music industry.
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John Jobling takes readers beyond the myth in this unauthorized biography to present the first comprehensive account of the illustrious Irish rockers in 25 years. Drawing on extensive interviews with insiders including record label scouts, studio presidents, politicians, music critics, and childhood friends, Jobling investigates the U2’s most personal relationships and controversial business practices, delivering a vivid portrait that traces the rock phenomenon from its conception to post-punk champions to political crusaders. Filled with captivating revelations, reader will learn:
– How Bono, the Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr. worshiped with a Charismatic Christian church that practiced speaking in tongues during the band’s early days
– Insider stories of the genesis and recording of classic albums such as The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby
– Creative tensions within the band and power struggles among management
– How the disappointments of the Rattle and Hum film and PopMart Tour spurred the band to greater creative heights
– Both the successes and controversies of Bono’s wide-sweeping philanthropic and political ventures
– The disconnect between the band’s personal lives and public personas
Sure to inspire debate with every music lover, U2: The Definitive Biography humanizes the band and paints an honest picture of a band’s rise to the top, plunging into the heart and underlying soul of this iconic rock and roll band.
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