Opening Acts for the next tour

[bonosloveslave]

Any thoughts on who U2 might pick to open for them next year? Most of their past choices have surprised me (No Doubt), some have severely disappointed me (Smash Mouth, before they were good), and ultimately, I think U2 doesn't need an opening band(s).

But I would guess, for whatever reasons they've had in the past, they will have someone open for them. If they do, who would you like to hear, and/or who do you think they might choose?

I would like to see Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and I know the boys have talked about liking that band.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

it really depends on what kind of tour they decide on... a stadium tour would have major acts who could sell out an arena tour, but aren't quite on the level to headline a stadium tour... maybe a pearl jam or a coldplay etc... an arena tour would have major acts that just aren't quite major enough to sell out a place like madison square garden or the staples center, i.e. black rebel motorcycle club, much like on the elevation tour so it all depends.

 

[Salome]

nothing as annoying as an opening act

so I vote George Michael

 

[MrBrau1]

George is a great singer.

 

[JessicaAnn]

Elton John ...

 

[dsmith2904]

Weezer or Jimmy Eat World.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i vote for Justin Timberlake... he's so dreamy

 

[jinn77]

N.E.R.D aka The Neptunes would seriously blow the roof off. (if indoors)

 

[nbcrusader]

ultimately, I think U2 doesn't need an opening band(s).

Give us an extra hour of U2!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

jay-z and beyonce... jigga what?

 

[MrBrau1]

I could go for PJ Harvey again.

 

[bonosloveslave]

Re: Re: Opening Acts for the next tour

Give us an extra hour of U2!

Exactly

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

I say Clay and Rubin.

 

[ElectricalVoice]

Eels!

 

[Bunbury]

Fuck all this shit, Coldplay would fit perfectly as an opening act. BRMC would be cool to.
What was the band thinking with Smashmouth as an opening act???

 

[u2popmofo]

Who has an album coming out around the same time? That often has a lot to do with who's touring at the time. Then again, I'm sure most any band would jump at the prospect of opening for U2 (whether they have a new album to promote or not).

I'd much rather see a lesser known or up and coming band in the opening spot.

 

[RickFly]

The Corrs, the girls in the band are hot!
or

Nelly Fertado

 

[Axver]

Personally, I would love to see Jimmy Eat World, just because they're another band I like. Or U2 could open for themselves. That would be quite interesting.

 

[martha]

Re: Re: Opening Acts for the next tour

Give us an extra hour of U2!

Speak it, brothah!

 

[Bono's shades]

I would love no opening act and an extra hour of U2, but realistically I don't think Bono's voice would hold out for an entire tour of three-hour shows.

I think the White Stripes would be a cool opening act. Doves or Travis would be nice as well. I don't know much about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, but I hear U2 is really into them, so I think it's likely they could be an opening act on the next tour.

 

[Schmeg]

Or U2 could open for themselves. That would be quite interesting.

Pearl Jam's done it, and it was great! They did a "laid-back set" of acoustic stuff before the opening band as an experiment. Maybe they'll share their results with U2!

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I'd love the White Stripes, and depending on their schedule Detroit could get them, no prob.

I think I got lucky last time since both PJ Harvey, Garbage and No Doubt all had albums to promote at that time. I love all three, so I was a happy camper at the shows I went to. Coldplay would be great, too.

Honestly, though, I'd love for there to be no opening act.

 

[Jack In The Box]

PJ Harbey, Garbage, Stereophonics were good

I would like to see The Hives

 

[U2One]

Travis would be great.......or better yet, how about Oasis. now that would fucking rock!!!!

 

[spanisheyes]

Travis would be great.......or better yet, how about Oasis. now that would fucking rock!!!!

I saw Oasis open for U2 on the Popmart tour in Oakland...it did rock!

Chris

 

[bau2fan]

Nobody because i would probably bored and disappointed. U2 should open for themselfs.

 

[Bunbury]

I think the White Stripes would be a cool opening act. Doves or Travis would be nice as well. I don't know much about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, but I hear U2 is really into them, so I think it's likely they could be an opening act on the next tour.

The Doves yes White Stripes no IMO

 

[Saracene]

Doves would be good. And I'd be ecstatic if PJ Harvey came back. Even though she's better suited for the smaller venues, the thought of my two biggest musical obsessions performing on the same night is just way too delicious!

 

[JessicaAnn]

Who has an album coming out around the same time? That often has a lot to do with who's touring at the time. Then again, I'm sure most any band would jump at the prospect of opening for U2 (whether they have a new album to promote or not).

I'd much rather see a lesser known or up and coming band in the opening spot.

Carbon Leaf ... they have an indie album coming out in Jan. or Feb.

 

[typhoon]

(Smash Mouth, before they were good)

Wait, you mean to tell me that Smash Mouth is or was at some point "good"? So how long have you been a crack addict?

Anyway, I do agree with you that BRMC would be a great opening band.