ATYCLB band clothes

One Tree Still · 06-19-2002, 10:32 AM

Was anyone else kind of puzzled by how the guys essentially wore the same clothes every show and almost everytime they made a scheduled, pulic appearance?

I don't get the strategy behind it. It was obviously intentional 'cause nobody wears the same clothes all the time, so they must have planned it.

I always kind of enjoy seeing what the big stars wear - I got a little tired of seeing the same stuff on U2.

Anyone else share the sentiment? Or not?

u2loopy · 06-19-2002, 10:42 AM

Yes, I agree. I think it was weird too. Obviously they are not the SAME shirt or pants or whatever.

I think Bono's always done that hasn't he?? On past tours it was more common for the guys to be dressed diferently every night yet Bono wore the same things am I right?

What's up with that???

One Tree Still · 06-19-2002, 11:00 AM

I guess it has kind of been the MO of the band to wear the same stuff at shows (ZOO TV in particular), but it seems like they would wear different stuff at media appearances.

This time around, it seemed to be the same all the time.

kobayashi · 06-19-2002, 11:02 AM

was their more than the one show?

GypsyHeartgirl · 06-19-2002, 11:11 AM

They did NOT wear the same clothes. Believe me, I was obsessed with the tour, looking up pics after every show. Bono wore:

Four different jackets:

Short waisted plain black one
longer black jacket with panther on back
longer black jacket with red star(maybe several varities)
special Slane red braided one

plain black tshirt
black tshirt with military insignia
a few with pics on them, like the Notre Dame and Montreal second leg shows
NYPD tshirt after 9/11 in some places

Adam wore:

Different shiirts, different pants. I am no Adam watcher, but I have seen on PLEBA the girls who keep track of this the way I do Bono, so I know it's true. ASK ELIZABETH ABOUT ADAM'S PANTS! I dare ya!

Edge wore:

Different shirts every night. Remember all the comments about what number/color shirt did Edge wear? He even had different bedazzled pants from time to time.

Larry wore:

The pale blue shirt
the maroon shirt
other shirts, and tearaway pants- ask the PLEBA girls! I dare ya!

You see, they DID change clothes, it's just that you neveer paid any attention.

One Tree Still · 06-19-2002, 11:20 AM

Well, OK, they did vary to a degree - but you have to admit, they wore the same stuff A LOT.

Certainly more often than the normal person wears the same clothes.

I bet Larry wore the pale blue shirt 8:1 over the maroon shirt and Adam wore that olive green long sleeve t more often than not (with the maroon and/grey and black camo pants).

Edge's numbers changed often, but the overall shirt looked the same - with the subtly studded jeans and the puma sneakers.

sulawesigirl4 · 06-19-2002, 11:24 AM

Yeah, that is really odd because on their last few tours, ZooTV and PopMart, they totally NEVER wore the same thing twice.

It's called stage clothing.

**Sicy** · 06-19-2002, 11:33 AM

I made a bet with my friend at one of the shows.. I'm like, ok is Larry going to wear his blue shirt or his marroon shirt tonite?

One Tree Still · 06-19-2002, 12:08 PM

Stage clothing "fit" ZOOTV and POPMART because they were more theatrical, thematic, whatever. The band essentially wore costumes during those tours.

As we all know, ELEVATION didn't have that vibe. They weren't wearing costumes, they were wearing clothes. And they wore the same clothes a lot!

spanisheyes · 06-19-2002, 12:18 PM

I'm not going to try and even guess the band's intentions in wearing the same clothes night after night, but if I had to, I would say that the band, particularly Bono, had several of the same clothes made up for himself, so as to later, put up these clothes on auction, like we are seeing with the Elevation, Leg 1 jacket. Seeing the same jacket night after night would insure that the jacket was indeed Bono's. Also, Bono does indeed dress very sharp, so I don't see a problem with him wearing the same outfit night after night as long as it is comfortable stage clothing for him.

Chris

sulawesigirl4 · 06-19-2002, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by One Tree Still
Stage clothing "fit" ZOOTV and POPMART because they were more theatrical, thematic, whatever. The band essentially wore costumes during those tours.

As we all know, ELEVATION didn't have that vibe. They weren't wearing costumes, they were wearing clothes. And they wore the same clothes a lot!

ahh, but I would disagree. The "theme" of the stageshow known as Elevation was laid-back, stripped-down. The costumes to go along with that were said clothes. The "we look like we just walked in off the street" clothes. It was all part of the look and therefore just as much a costume and part of the show than Bono's bubble-pants during Popmart.

spanisheyes · 06-19-2002, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sulawesigirl4

ahh, but I would disagree. The "theme" of the stageshow known as Elevation was laid-back, stripped-down. The costumes to go along with that were said clothes. The "we look like we just walked in off the street" clothes. It was all part of the look and therefore just as much a costume and part of the show than Bono's bubble-pants during Popmart.

I would have to bloody agree with you girly...good show that Elevation, bloody good show.

Chris

oliveu2cm · 06-19-2002, 01:01 PM

I always joked that I had more outfits than Bono did for the shows!!

and I didn't go to half as many concerts as he did!!

One Tree Still · 06-19-2002, 01:06 PM

A stripped-down stage show with costumes that is all about the music - interesting concept

oliveu2cm · 06-19-2002, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by One Tree Still
A stripped-down stage show with costumes that is all about the music - interesting concept

I never understand this smilie- but I take it to mean you don't quite buy what Sula said?

Because if it is a stripped down stage show that CAN focus on the music and remove all possible distractions- then what else would they wear every night? Certainly not the old bubble suits or army fatigues, etc.. More like blue jeans, tshirts, baggy pants and simple comfy leather jackets...

06-19-2002, 10:32 AM	#1
One Tree Still Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: high on a desert plain Posts: 325 Local Time: 04:49 PM	ATYCLB band clothes Was anyone else kind of puzzled by how the guys essentially wore the same clothes every show and almost everytime they made a scheduled, pulic appearance? I don't get the strategy behind it. It was obviously intentional 'cause nobody wears the same clothes all the time, so they must have planned it. I always kind of enjoy seeing what the big stars wear - I got a little tired of seeing the same stuff on U2. Anyone else share the sentiment? Or not? __________________ __________________

06-19-2002, 10:42 AM	#2
u2loopy War Child Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 977 Local Time: 08:49 PM	Yes, I agree. I think it was weird too. Obviously they are not the SAME shirt or pants or whatever. I think Bono's always done that hasn't he?? On past tours it was more common for the guys to be dressed diferently every night yet Bono wore the same things am I right? What's up with that??? __________________ __________________

06-19-2002, 11:00 AM	#3
One Tree Still Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: high on a desert plain Posts: 325 Local Time: 04:49 PM	I guess it has kind of been the MO of the band to wear the same stuff at shows (ZOO TV in particular), but it seems like they would wear different stuff at media appearances. This time around, it seemed to be the same all the time. __________________

06-19-2002, 11:02 AM	#4
kobayashi Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: the ether Posts: 5,142 Local Time: 08:49 PM	was their more than the one show? __________________ im the candyman. and the candyman is back.

06-19-2002, 11:11 AM	#5
GypsyHeartgirl POP for GIRLS Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Stuck in the 80's! Posts: 1,277 Local Time: 07:49 PM	They did NOT wear the same clothes. Believe me, I was obsessed with the tour, looking up pics after every show. Bono wore: Four different jackets: Short waisted plain black one longer black jacket with panther on back longer black jacket with red star(maybe several varities) special Slane red braided one plain black tshirt black tshirt with military insignia a few with pics on them, like the Notre Dame and Montreal second leg shows NYPD tshirt after 9/11 in some places Adam wore: Different shiirts, different pants. I am no Adam watcher, but I have seen on PLEBA the girls who keep track of this the way I do Bono, so I know it's true. ASK ELIZABETH ABOUT ADAM'S PANTS! I dare ya! Edge wore: Different shirts every night. Remember all the comments about what number/color shirt did Edge wear? He even had different bedazzled pants from time to time. Larry wore: The pale blue shirt the maroon shirt other shirts, and tearaway pants- ask the PLEBA girls! I dare ya! You see, they DID change clothes, it's just that you neveer paid any attention. __________________

06-19-2002, 11:20 AM	#6
One Tree Still Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: high on a desert plain Posts: 325 Local Time: 04:49 PM	Well, OK, they did vary to a degree - but you have to admit, they wore the same stuff A LOT. Certainly more often than the normal person wears the same clothes. I bet Larry wore the pale blue shirt 8:1 over the maroon shirt and Adam wore that olive green long sleeve t more often than not (with the maroon and/grey and black camo pants). Edge's numbers changed often, but the overall shirt looked the same - with the subtly studded jeans and the puma sneakers. __________________

06-19-2002, 11:24 AM	#7
sulawesigirl4 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,416 Local Time: 07:49 PM	Yeah, that is really odd because on their last few tours, ZooTV and PopMart, they totally NEVER wore the same thing twice. It's called stage clothing. __________________ "I can't change the world, but I can change the world in me." - Bono

06-19-2002, 11:33 AM	#8
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 69,298 Local Time: 05:49 PM	I made a bet with my friend at one of the shows.. I'm like, ok is Larry going to wear his blue shirt or his marroon shirt tonite? __________________

06-19-2002, 12:08 PM	#9
One Tree Still Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: high on a desert plain Posts: 325 Local Time: 04:49 PM	Stage clothing "fit" ZOOTV and POPMART because they were more theatrical, thematic, whatever. The band essentially wore costumes during those tours. As we all know, ELEVATION didn't have that vibe. They weren't wearing costumes, they were wearing clothes. And they wore the same clothes a lot! __________________

06-19-2002, 12:18 PM	#10
spanisheyes Forum Moderator The Goal Is Soul Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Miami, New Orleans, London, Belfast, and Berlin Posts: 861 Local Time: 04:49 PM	I'm not going to try and even guess the band's intentions in wearing the same clothes night after night, but if I had to, I would say that the band, particularly Bono, had several of the same clothes made up for himself, so as to later, put up these clothes on auction, like we are seeing with the Elevation, Leg 1 jacket. Seeing the same jacket night after night would insure that the jacket was indeed Bono's. Also, Bono does indeed dress very sharp, so I don't see a problem with him wearing the same outfit night after night as long as it is comfortable stage clothing for him. Chris __________________ "The truth is when that singer is saying something that comes from right down within him, and it affects you right down within you. That's when you start talking about great music, as distinct from nice music." -- Bono

06-19-2002, 01:01 PM	#13
oliveu2cm Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Live from Boston Posts: 8,334 Local Time: 08:49 PM	I always joked that I had more outfits than Bono did for the shows!! and I didn't go to half as many concerts as he did!! __________________

06-19-2002, 01:06 PM	#14
One Tree Still Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: high on a desert plain Posts: 325 Local Time: 04:49 PM	A stripped-down stage show with costumes that is all about the music - interesting concept __________________

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