bonosgirl84 said:
i can't believe it was left open.
i mean, either spinoff threads are allowed or they aren't.
Not always that simple.
This could be an interesting discussion if its discussed properly.
bonosgirl84 said:
i can't believe it was left open.
i mean, either spinoff threads are allowed or they aren't.
ntalwar said:D-503, I was wondering what your opinion is on the collaboration of U2 with Mary J. Blige, and touring with Kanye West. We've had many threads on this (which always seem to get closed). I suspect you would see the collaboration as a positive development, and an effort on the part of U2 to broaden their fan base. Am I correct?
D-503 said:
U2 is always trying to broaden their fan base, I'm not sure they are concerned with fans who can't afford their concert tickets and merchandise any more than people who have significant hearing loss. but I do think they like and respect many african-american artists, that's well established, also inviting Kanye West out on tour with them keeps up the appearance that they are still hip (without the hop). it'd be interesting to find out what the demographics are for attendees of Kanye West or Mary J Blige shows not connected with U2.
ntalwar said:
I'm not sure that U2 are always trying to broaden their fan base. They only returned to South America after 8 years, and they seem to neglect many regions of the world on their tours.
D-503 said:
ok, maybe they concentrate primarily on broadening their fan base in the United States by writing music for the adult contemporary crowd. (same people ironically who seem to have the most disposable income)
some people can afford the $97 U2 ticket, and some cannot. some people can afford $97 but would rather go to 3 different shows for $32.33 each. these are all variables. the original question still remains.
CPTLCTYGOOFBALL said:
I paid $49.95 for my ticket in Buffalo and $59.95(CND) for one in Toronto. Other acts on par with U2 were charging alot more than that so I'm not sure what your saying.
D-503 said:the original question was, do african-americans go to U2 concerts, it was my observance that there wasn't many if any, and is that because there simply aren't many african-american U2 fans, or because african-americans generally can't afford the tickets since they average out to $97
D-503 said:well you see almost zero african-americans at US sporting events like the NBA and NFL, yet I know they like those sports (and obviously fill out their rosters)
HelloAngel said:
That's fucking retarded.
VintagePunk said: