Opening acts

[*Stormy*]

What was the best and worst opening act you've ever seen at a U2 show, any year, any tour? Which ones just didn't fit in with U2 and seemed lame, and who rocked?

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"I DO go on, don't I?"-Bono, MCI Center, DC, June 14, 2001

 

[Flaming Friar Sr]

hmmm best was that band with the bald lesbian forgot name right now. i didnt like this band until i saw them open for u2. great live act.

worst by far kelis. worst opening act ever.

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~stadtmueller

 

[*Stormy*]

I never knew the bald lesbian opened for them. Which tour?

 

[Foxxern]

Garbage were awesome opening up for U2 during Elevation in the fall. Great band, and they never tried to make us think they were bigger than U2, but still they had lots of energy (even when their amp blew out!).

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[Flaming Friar Sr]

Originally posted by *Stormy*:
I never knew the bald lesbian opened for them. Which tour?

popmart in europe


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~stadtmueller

 

[sulawesigirl4]

I loved PJ Harvey during the first leg of the Elevation Tour.

Worst would have to be No Doubt. Can't stand 'em. *ducks*

 

[*Stormy*]

Originally posted by Flaming Friar Sr:

popmart in europe

Thanks, I didn't know they didn't take Oasis to Europe. Looks like you got 2 baldies for the price of one LOL! Any pics of the two cueballs together?

I have to say Garbage did rock. PJ was okay but not my thing.


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[elevatedmole]

Garbage was excellent. I haven't seen any bad openers yet. *crosses fingers*

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[wertsie]

Worst band: Smashmouth. I know they're really popular and everything, but they just turned me off. Their set sounded like a bunch of noise and every time they stopped, the lead singer would be all, "f--- this and f--- that." I have nothing against the word, but excessive, unnecessary use of it just annoys the hell out of me.

Best: PJ Harvey. That woman doesn't get enough credit. She rocks!

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[Mrs.Clayton]

I am opposite of Sula.
worst: PJ Harvey
best: No doubt

 

[U2FReAk]

Originally posted by Flaming Friar Sr:
hmmm best was that band with the bald lesbian forgot name right now. i didnt like this band until i saw them open for u2. great live act.

Skunk Anansie?

It HAS to be them, can't think of another bald lesbian in a band... I didn't know they opened for U2, kinda cool.

 

[U2FReAk]

btw, you who got to see PJ Harvey are sooo lucky!! I got to see the mediocre band stereophonics... :/ they were incredibly boring and meaningless.

 

[ouizy]

Surprisingly, I really liked PJ Harvey,

Lets see, bad =

Disposible Heroes of Hiphoprisy
Primus
Little Steven
Howie B

 

[jphelmet]

best- the pixies (followed closely by rage and then primus)

worst- third eye blind- absolutley horrible live band.

jp

 

[Eliv8]

Best - Oasis & No Doubt

Not keen on PJ

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[U2Bama]

 

[Zoocifer]

Best - Garbage (Elevation)
Worst - Fun Lovin' Criminals (Popmart)

~z~

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[Bonovation]

best: The Pogues JT Tour
worst: Kelis or Nelly Furtardo (sp?)

 

[bono-vox]

Best- Moby

Worst- ASH...i never thought id not support a band from here but they sucked!!!

 

[cass]

I've only seen U2 twice

and to be honest I didn't really like either support band. Sorry guys.

 

[Twist&TurnAway]

Worst: With out a doubt, Rage Against the Machine.

Best: Oasis, No Doubt

 

[She Is Raging]

I loved the Stereophonics personally, and Garbage rocked as always.

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[Angel]

Best--> Coldplay

Worst--> Kelis

(Does Slane count?)

Otherwise... Best--> PJ Harvey and Worst--> Public Enemy

 

[*Stormy*]

Originally posted by U2FReAk:
Skunk Anansie?

It HAS to be them, can't think of another bald lesbian in a band... I didn't know they opened for U2, kinda cool.

I think he means Sinead O'Connor, right?

 

[pop_mofo]

Originally posted by *Stormy*:
I think he means Sinead O'Connor, right?

I am pretty sure it is Skunk Anansie. I am 99% sure that Sinead O'Connor has never played with U2 on the same bill. If I am wrong, I am sure I will find out soon enough

Peace.



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Peace on Earth.

 

[Desire4Bono]

Anybody but me see Graham Parker & The Figgs?

 

[BittersweetGirl]

Originally posted by Desire4Bono:
Anybody but me see Graham Parker & The Figgs?

hell yeah! remember the tambourine guy who was really into it?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

The S?hne Mannheims sucked.

 

[BB218]

Best: The Dalton Brothers, Garbage, Public Enemy

Worst: Nelly Furtado

 

[dizzy]

Originally posted by BittersweetGirl:

Originally posted by Desire4Bono:
Anybody but me see Graham Parker & The Figgs?

hell yeah! remember the tambourine guy who was really into it?

I saw them in Baltimore too!

In fairness, they were okay.

Hey, I didn't know Skunk Anansie opened for U2. I kinda like some of their songs.

Nelly Furtado...eew. Hate that b*tch.



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