U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin in talks for World Peace gigs

sue4u2 · 02-23-2008, 07:04 PM

OK, this is interesting.. Is this for real or what? World Peace One... Is that a new supporter/ organization, with the ONE campaign?

U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin in talks for World Peace gigs
Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, ZZ Top also on the cards

Feb 22, 2008

World Peace One is in talks with many of the world’s top acts to stage a series of international concerts to bring peace to the world.

The shows, which are scheduled to kick off May 17 could feature performances from U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin and Justin Timberlake, among others.

The not-for-profit group is attempting to bring peace through a 10-year campaign via concerts, education and government initiatives, reports , ZZ Top, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, INXS, Velvet Revolver, , and Timbaland, are among the acts in talks with the organisation, according to the group’s founder Doug Ivanovich.

The concerts will kick off May 17 with shows in Beijing, Istanbul, Turkey, London, Johannesburg; and Miami, as well as the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Colombia and India, the report says.

Concert organisers at World Peace One include former executives from Woodstock and Live Earth and the group are currently building relationships with the world’s top promoters to make the shows happen.

--By our New York staff.

http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/34616

sue4u2 · 02-23-2008, 07:27 PM

Did a quick google search of Doug Ivanovich, this is what I found:

http://www.worldpeaceone.com/WP12007/doug.html

parts of his article:

The Prospect of World Peace

The prospect of World Peace is exciting and its promise, inescapable. What greater cause is there than all of us working together for peace, for the sake of the children of the world and for all the world's citizenry? What greater cause is there than to serve that which is grand and noble, and innocent, in the hearts of all people... a cause that in some way finally redeems all of the tragic wars of history, bequeathing a "Legacy of Peace," to present and future generations? We need no apology to justify a declaration of World Peace One. In so doing, we set the stage for the ultimate victory... the lasting peace that has so long eluded humanity. The time has come to put our hearts and souls into our cause. We do not ask that people lay down lives for peace... we are asking people, instead, to live and let live, for peace. Together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.

Today We Plant Historic Seeds

Today we plant historic seeds, whose harvest will not be denied. Let us rally to this beautiful necessity as we build our engines of peace. It is a heavenly mission we embark upon, bearing the stamp of heaven in our hearts. We find strength in the virtue of our cause and grow stronger each day as we unite. We can bring an end to war. The entire world is waiting. Let us rise up together as if one spirit, to bring about a lasting peace and let us rise up together as if one voice, in our call for an end to war.

theFly51 · 02-23-2008, 07:36 PM

i thought Velvet Revolver broke up?

DreamOutLoud13 · 02-23-2008, 07:39 PM

It seems like any time there's a big charity gig/group concert, U2 are rumoured to appear... even if there's no evidence that they have any interest at all

OrARoundabout · 02-23-2008, 07:44 PM

Erm...doubt it

coolian2 · 02-23-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DreamOutLoud13
It seems like any time there's a big charity gig/group concert, U2 are rumoured to appear... even if there's no evidence that they have any interest at all

Just like almost every other Bono and The Edge/Bono/U2 rumour. How many of those are ever actually accurate?

My cousins brothers former room mate works for these guys and they say U2 (meaning Bono) might be making an appearance.

4U2Play · 02-24-2008, 03:03 AM

I think U2 are playing in Manila on May 17th, sorry, hippies.

last unicorn · 02-24-2008, 03:19 AM

It's a rehash of an old rumor that first appeared about a year ago.
I don't see this happening. U2 weren't at Live Earth or at the last Mandela concert, I don't think they'll be at this peace show.

Peterrrrr · 02-24-2008, 03:25 AM

I don't think the whole band will perform, they wait with that till the new single is released. Just look in 2004, there werent any full band performence untill Vertigo was released. Doing it that way make it more "look that band is back"...

ZooMacPhisto800 · 02-24-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peterrrrr
I don't think the whole band will perform, they wait with that till the new single is released. Just look in 2004, there werent any full band performence untill Vertigo was released. Doing it that way make it more "look that band is back"...

Let's hope this is not true. Seriously, how is a rock concert supposed to bring peace to the world? How naive... hopefully U2 figured this out, at the latest, at the last Live 8 concerts... what a pile of stinkin' crap.

Thanksandy · 02-24-2008, 03:57 AM

The reason why Live Earth and the impending World Peace concerts don't work is that there isn't an acutal result afterwards. What are they actually going to achieve afterwards, what is the tangible result i.e. if this was to protest against a war in order to end it, there is a specified focus and an outcome.

Live Aid was aimed towards raising money for Africa, we had a good idea where the funds were going and what kind og things it would pay for.

These concepts for world peace and the envrionment are too big to make a real difference with a bunch of one off concerts, there needs to be a particular aim/objective or desire outcome that can be seen as achievable by people i.e. raising a certain amount of money for a particualr cause in Burma or somewhere.

Everyone cares about the environment to some extent, but the Live Earth concerts were toothless and had no real backbone. People didn't care enough to believe in the cause and there so no quantified outcome to see the benefits of those concerts i.e. were we fully aware of what projects were being funded

Also, the plethora of huge international concerts is starting to water down their importance and as a spectacle for people all over the world.

4U2Play · 02-24-2008, 04:13 AM

Well said, England.

However, Live Earth's stated goal was simply to raise "awareness" about global warming, pollution, etc, which it did, at least for a day (until all the reports came out about how large the carbon footprints were for each performer that day).

Meanwhile, these "World Peace" concerts are exactly the type of flowerchild rubbish that U2 despise. I'm sure Madonna and Sheryl Crow and everyone else with a new record will perform. Please, no Zeppelin, ferchrissakes.

Notice how Bruce never participates in these things? He gets his message across through his own concerts, while donating tons of cash to local food banks at every stop in North America. It doesn't stop any wars, but it does feed thousands of families everytime he tours.

U2 are too canny to play along with this softheaded idea.

Mr. V · 02-24-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by coolian2

Just like almost every other Bono and The Edge/Bono/U2 rumour. How many of those are ever actually accurate?

My cousins brothers former room mate works for these guys and they say U2 (meaning Bono) might be making an appearance.

I am Bono. I haven't decided yet, Survivor's on that night.

U2isthebest · 02-24-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eazy-V

I am Bono. I haven't decided yet, Survivor's on that night.

Tivo's your friend, Bono.

TheBrazilianFly · 02-24-2008, 10:25 AM

It would be amazing if this was truth but I can't see it happening as we have so many false reports of stuff like that. But it would be a great tour for sure!

pepokiss · 02-24-2008, 05:11 PM

well... we know that London will be the best show., as always

Canadiens1131 · 02-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OrARoundabout
Erm...doubt it

02-23-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
sue4u2 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: hatching some plot, scheming some scheme Posts: 6,628 Local Time: 04:16 PM	U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin in talks for World Peace gigs OK, this is interesting.. Is this for real or what? World Peace One... Is that a new supporter/ organization, with the ONE campaign? U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin in talks for World Peace gigs Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, ZZ Top also on the cards Feb 22, 2008 World Peace One is in talks with many of the world’s top acts to stage a series of international concerts to bring peace to the world. The shows, which are scheduled to kick off May 17 could feature performances from U2, Madonna, Led Zeppelin and Justin Timberlake, among others. The not-for-profit group is attempting to bring peace through a 10-year campaign via concerts, education and government initiatives, reports , ZZ Top, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, INXS, Velvet Revolver, , and Timbaland, are among the acts in talks with the organisation, according to the group’s founder Doug Ivanovich. The concerts will kick off May 17 with shows in Beijing, Istanbul, Turkey, London, Johannesburg; and Miami, as well as the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Colombia and India, the report says. Concert organisers at World Peace One include former executives from Woodstock and Live Earth and the group are currently building relationships with the world’s top promoters to make the shows happen. --By our New York staff. http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/34616 __________________

02-23-2008, 07:27 PM	#2
sue4u2 Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: hatching some plot, scheming some scheme Posts: 6,628 Local Time: 04:16 PM	Did a quick google search of Doug Ivanovich, this is what I found: http://www.worldpeaceone.com/WP12007/doug.html parts of his article: The Prospect of World Peace The prospect of World Peace is exciting and its promise, inescapable. What greater cause is there than all of us working together for peace, for the sake of the children of the world and for all the world's citizenry? What greater cause is there than to serve that which is grand and noble, and innocent, in the hearts of all people... a cause that in some way finally redeems all of the tragic wars of history, bequeathing a "Legacy of Peace," to present and future generations? We need no apology to justify a declaration of World Peace One. In so doing, we set the stage for the ultimate victory... the lasting peace that has so long eluded humanity. The time has come to put our hearts and souls into our cause. We do not ask that people lay down lives for peace... we are asking people, instead, to live and let live, for peace. Together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve. Today We Plant Historic Seeds Today we plant historic seeds, whose harvest will not be denied. Let us rally to this beautiful necessity as we build our engines of peace. It is a heavenly mission we embark upon, bearing the stamp of heaven in our hearts. We find strength in the virtue of our cause and grow stronger each day as we unite. We can bring an end to war. The entire world is waiting. Let us rise up together as if one spirit, to bring about a lasting peace and let us rise up together as if one voice, in our call for an end to war. __________________

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02-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#3
theFly51 New Yorker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Harlingen, Texas Posts: 2,824 Local Time: 04:16 PM	i thought Velvet Revolver broke up?

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DreamOutLoud13 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hell For Certain, Kentucky Posts: 15,088 Local Time: 03:16 PM	It seems like any time there's a big charity gig/group concert, U2 are rumoured to appear... even if there's no evidence that they have any interest at all

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OrARoundabout Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,333 Local Time: 05:16 PM	Erm...doubt it

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4U2Play Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,791 Local Time: 02:16 PM	I think U2 are playing in Manila on May 17th, sorry, hippies.

02-24-2008, 03:19 AM	#8
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 10:16 PM	It's a rehash of an old rumor that first appeared about a year ago. I don't see this happening. U2 weren't at Live Earth or at the last Mandela concert, I don't think they'll be at this peace show.

02-24-2008, 03:25 AM	#9
Peterrrrr New Yorker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Örebro in Sweden Posts: 2,873 Local Time: 11:16 PM	I don't think the whole band will perform, they wait with that till the new single is released. Just look in 2004, there werent any full band performence untill Vertigo was released. Doing it that way make it more "look that band is back"...

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Thanksandy Acrobat Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ilford, Essex, England Posts: 308 Local Time: 09:16 PM	The reason why Live Earth and the impending World Peace concerts don't work is that there isn't an acutal result afterwards. What are they actually going to achieve afterwards, what is the tangible result i.e. if this was to protest against a war in order to end it, there is a specified focus and an outcome. Live Aid was aimed towards raising money for Africa, we had a good idea where the funds were going and what kind og things it would pay for. These concepts for world peace and the envrionment are too big to make a real difference with a bunch of one off concerts, there needs to be a particular aim/objective or desire outcome that can be seen as achievable by people i.e. raising a certain amount of money for a particualr cause in Burma or somewhere. Everyone cares about the environment to some extent, but the Live Earth concerts were toothless and had no real backbone. People didn't care enough to believe in the cause and there so no quantified outcome to see the benefits of those concerts i.e. were we fully aware of what projects were being funded Also, the plethora of huge international concerts is starting to water down their importance and as a spectacle for people all over the world.

02-24-2008, 04:13 AM	#12
4U2Play Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,791 Local Time: 02:16 PM	Well said, England. However, Live Earth's stated goal was simply to raise "awareness" about global warming, pollution, etc, which it did, at least for a day (until all the reports came out about how large the carbon footprints were for each performer that day). Meanwhile, these "World Peace" concerts are exactly the type of flowerchild rubbish that U2 despise. I'm sure Madonna and Sheryl Crow and everyone else with a new record will perform. Please, no Zeppelin, ferchrissakes. Notice how Bruce never participates in these things? He gets his message across through his own concerts, while donating tons of cash to local food banks at every stop in North America. It doesn't stop any wars, but it does feed thousands of families everytime he tours. U2 are too canny to play along with this softheaded idea.

02-24-2008, 10:25 AM	#15
TheBrazilianFly Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Porto Alegre, Brasil Posts: 8,582 Local Time: 07:16 PM	It would be amazing if this was truth but I can't see it happening as we have so many false reports of stuff like that. But it would be a great tour for sure!

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pepokiss Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 7,984 Local Time: 05:16 PM	well... we know that London will be the best show., as always