(09-09-2005) From Patti Smith to Kanye West -- U2.com*

[BonosBaby12]

Damn that was a rather harsh thing to be said. Read where she said "Fuck You" to him but didn't know what else was said.

 

[RademR]

u2 let public enemy perform on stage before them in the height of their controversy. If they didnt let Kanye West open for them after one statement, I would be dissapointed as well.

Even if I don't agree with the statement.

 

[BonosBaby12]

I don't see U2 not letting Kayne still open for them. Let's all be honest Bono is quite outspoken himself. Sure there have been remarks made that a lot of others haven't agreed with. Doesn't take away that he's a good singer such as the same with Kayne.

 

[greenlight7-11]

She's like the godmother of punk, probably best known for her rendition of Van Morrison's "Gloria." She also did the original version of "Because the Night" famously performed by 10,000 Maniacs on "MTV Unplugged." Patti Smith's "Horses" has been cited by numerous musicians (including The Edge and Michael Stipe) as a major influence.

Go to www.pattismith.net to learn more.

And also famously, "Rock N Roll Ni**er" which Bono quotes often.

Don't forget that U2 covered her song "Dancing Barefoot".

 

[Teta040]

Don't forget The Boss. "Because The Night" has been covered by just about everybody, but the Springsteen version is still the most classic, (if only because he made it to this day a staple of his live shows.)

Really, you haven't lived if you haven't heard Patti

 

[Pop Artist]

U2.com updated its story with the Kanye dates...December 14 through 19. That would be the last four dates of the third leg in St. Louis, Omaha, Salt Lake City and Portland...

 

[MrBrau1]

U2.com updated its story with the Kanye dates...December 14 through 19. That would be the last four dates of the third leg in St. Louis, Omaha, Salt Lake City and Portland...

Good. I don't have tix to any of those shows.

 

[Vincent Vega]

Don't forget The Boss. "Because The Night" has been covered by just about everybody, but the Springsteen version is still the most classic, (if only because he made it to this day a staple of his live shows.)

Really, you haven't lived if you haven't heard Patti

I know that song, but didn't know the original artist.

And, I'm sure I live
I will get some songs and look if I like the music.

 

[Zoomerang96]

Good. I don't have tix to any of those shows.

yeah, good thing you're probably gonna get what...dashboard confessional? i'm sure almost everyone would agree they're way better than kanye.

-sarcastic sally

 

[U2girl]

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[Headache in a Suitcase]

the out west shows get kanye west and i get keane at MSG in october... what the bloody hell.

ponderous... remind me to bring my pillow to the opening act

 

[MsMofoGone]

The article states the Chicago shows are on the 21st and 22nd of September ??

 

[soonerfan61]

I hope Kanye opens up the Houston show

WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH SOAP! The only thing worse than having West open the show would be Dashboard Confessional.

Come on!