U2 to perform at the Grammy Awards

[chrissybaby]

U2 is not opening the show. According to various sources, it is Radiohead ( actually apparently just Thom, Jonny and Colin) backed by members of the USC Marching Band performing 15 Steps to open the show.

wow! for real?!

 

[martin jaubert]

live on the net?

 

[teddyinlet]

live on the net?

Why on the net? You haven`t TV? It´s a worldwide Broadcast!

 

[martin jaubert]

i have tv but no grammy's on frensh tv!

 

[teddyinlet]

oh, sorry
i dont know if it would broadcast via Live Stream, you have to google.

Do you have the chance to watch german TV?

 

[corianderstem]

U2 is not opening the show. According to various sources, it is Radiohead ( actually apparently just Thom, Jonny and Colin) backed by members of the USC Marching Band performing 15 Steps to open the show.

Oooooooh. That sounds awesome!

 

[PowerSurge]

Oooooooh. That sounds awesome!

I haven't heard the song yet. a marching band? like Hollaback Girl?

Is it good?

I'll have to go on youtube and check it out.

 

[Fullonedge3]

15 Step is an amazing song for its complicated percussion. Can't wait!

 

[digitize]

Come on, people... aren't you excited that we will have heard Boots live for the first time in under 24 hours?

Stand up for the rock stars!

 

[bonocomet]

Come on, people... aren't you excited that we will have heard Boots live for the first time in under 24 hours?

Stand up for the rock stars!

yesssssssssss

 

[RedRocksU2]

TiVo set.

 

[GibsonExplorer]

15 Step is an amazing song for its complicated percussion. Can't wait!

Except Selway isn't playing, apparently. I guess the marching band is providing percussion...gonna be interesting, to say the least.

 

[digitize]

TiVo set.

Thanks for reminding me.

 

[JCOSTER]

Come on, people... aren't you excited that we will have heard Boots live for the first time in under 24 hours?

Stand up for the rock stars!

I is...

 

[digitize]

On the description of the Grammy entry on my cable listings, it says:
"Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers, and Li'l Wayne are scheduled to perform."

 

[sue4u2]

On the description of the Grammy entry on my cable listings, it says:
"Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers, and Li'l Wayne are scheduled to perform."

The ad I've been seeing (Comcast cable) is saying U2, Radiohead, Coldplay, Kanye West and a couple of other's (they go in alphabetical order) mentioned and it say's:

"that's just the first hour" .
so I'm

 

[Lila64]

The Canadian Press: Bono goes shades-less as U2 warm up for Grammy Awards performance

Bono goes shades-less as U2 warm up for Grammy Awards performance
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LOS ANGELES — Bono ditched his shades for some heavy eyeliner as U2 rehearsed on the eve of their performance at the 51st Grammy Awards.

The Irish band will open Sunday's show with a performance of its new single "Get On Your Boots." But after trying the song five times in rehearsal, Bono still wasn't happy with the sound. "Houston, we've got a problem," he said afterwards.

Wearing a black suit with a sparkling lapel and a T-shirt underneath, and with dark eye makeup in place of his trademark sunglasses, Bono began the song positioned behind the band on an elevated platform.

Behind the group, a video screen flashed alternately on lyrics and, during the chorus, a psychedelic swirl of colours.

U2 isn't nominated for any Grammy awards this year, but will release "No Line on the Horizon" on March 3.

 

[bonocomet]

 

[RedRocksU2]

yeah, really...

 

[oski2005]

Bono, please dump the eyeliner.

 

[VintagePunk]

Not unusual for a tv appearance, I think. New song, different sound people who are working with a ton of artists in a short time frame.

But the eyeliner thing makes me laugh. It's either going to be a train wreck, or it's going to be awesome.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Is it eyeliner ...or a Sharpie????? dum dum dum!

 

[bonocomet]

But the eyeliner thing makes me laugh. It's either going to be a train wreck, or it's going to be awesome.

Haha I like it!

 

[j2736]

i would love to see those heavy eyeliners!

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Bono ditched his shades for some heavy eyeliner

Fuck.

 

[Rosebud]

Is it eyeliner ...or a Sharpie????? dum dum dum!

BTW, the whole "Houston, we've got a problem" comment is standard fare from Bono as far as I've seen. Still, I'm crossing my fingers that he can remember all the lyrics when push comes to shove.

 

[danondorf]

South Park parody incoming 3, 2, 1.....

 

[lancerla]

Wow, I was feeling really good about the album... kind of a bummer. You can't pull off eyeliner at 40 let alone 50.

 

[U2girl]

Eyeliner looked awesome on the Q photos...and if that's what it takes for the shades to get lost...bring it on.

 

[bcrt2000]

get used to it I guess...

To be honest I was surprised that he was still using the HTDAAB glasses in the GOYB video. But I'll also be surprised if he goes shadeless during the tour because he mentioned one of his eyes has a reaction to bright lights.