Bono & The Edge going solo

[meriphew]

If this were to happen, who's record would be better? Do you think either one of them would be able to come up with a new, non U2 sounding album?

 

[adamswildhoney]

I don't think that one member of U2 could do an album without 1 or all of the other guys because they are just way to good together.

 

[LOVE MUSCLE]

Noooooooo way brother
The sum of the parts is much better than the individual
THey each have their own gift
only together do they achieve Heaven (on earth)

I think they have said before that without any of the 4 members they would not exist, musically, or that they would not go on as a group.

That is an indicator to me that they would not do solo projects.

 

[meriphew]

I think that means more like - if someone quits the band, or dies, there will be no more U2, not that they won't do solo stuff. Edge already has done some stuff.

 

[z edge]

I wasn't aware of Edge doing anything else
I know Adam and Larry did the Mission Impossible theme, which was cool. And Bono has done some duets too, also WGO.

I just think if either of them came out with their own solo album I probably wouldn't be pumped for it.

 

[SkeeK]

I wasn't aware of Edge doing anything else

:idea:

 

[meriphew]

Edge did the soundtrack for a movie called Captive .

 

[z edge]

Edge did the soundtrack for a movie called Captive .

thanks, will have to check that out

 

[pax]

Is it just me, or is anyone else completely unable to imagine a Bono solo album?

I've always thought that Bono was a great lyricist, but...

 

[meriphew]

You might be surprised at Bono's capabilities as a songwriter/guitar player.

 

[scatteroflight]

My prediction: we'll see solo albums from both these guys one day. Bono's will have moments of great beauty, but overall it'll be self-indulgent and a bit affected. Edge's will be highly artistic but a bit inaccessible. I see him collaborating with the likes of Andy Summers, Robert Fripp and Eno.

Just my expectations.

 

[Tom in Boston]

An Edge solo album would be sweet. He's got a great voice that I'd love to hear more.

Just a few songs... or even a concert. I think it would be amazing.