*U2 @ Obamas Inauguration

[last unicorn]

Woke up to this today. I guess it would be better not to sleep at all these days. There's so much going on.

Thanks for posting all the pictures and videos!

I felt so sorry for the boys watching them play in that cold. Must suck to play instruments with frozen fingers. And Bono sounds very good, I just hope he doesn't catch a cold before tonight's performance. Must be horrible to sing in that cold.

I think PRIDE and COBL are PERFECT choices for that event AND MLK day.

They might also play ONE, I saw Bono's green guitar in one of the pictures.

People who were at the rehearsals said the band was in good mood and Bono was joking a lot.

And WTF is Adam wearing?

 

[Slopsy]

Woah, they all look amazing...under all those layers! Adam should adopt that look for everyday wear.

 

[waynetravis]

I think Adam is there to reshoot the New Year's Day video.

 

[achtung_girl]

oh man! I should have done that too!!! I have a bad cold and my left ear hurts like hell...

 

[MsPurrl]

Thank you, everyone, for the pictures and the videos!

 

[Elann]

Ok... I'm definitely excited now

 

[Galeongirl]

Holy CRAP! That bass is AWESOME!

Sparkly gold Lakland ftw!


And Edge needs to stop stealing my guitar! He hasn't played his sunburst Strat in ages! Here's me thinking it still hangs on the wall in my bedroom upstairs. Ah well. Sneaky bastard.

 

[Galeongirl]

DALLAS!!

I barely recognize him there!


Is Edge playing COBL on a Les Paul there? That's very odd!

 

[Galeongirl]

Those finger gloves can't possibly do that much good, can they? The ends of your fingers would still be exposed, and it's not at all pleasant to have numb fingertips.

I guess it's probably better than nothing.

Ever tried to play a guitar or a bass with gloves?

Video of the rehearsal

YouTube - U2 Rehearsal for Obama Concert (1/17/09)- City of Blinding Light

That sound pretty cool! Seems like Adam got some new moves!

 

[Galeongirl]

That's clear then, great pic.

They'll do One with MJB.

 

[Ronnie269]

I barely recognize him there!


Is Edge playing COBL on a Les Paul there? That's very odd!

Yeah he use's a LP now, I thought it strange too, but I didnt think he got the best sound for COBL live with a Getsch, sounded kinda thin and empty for the intro imo,


Amazing videos, great to see Adam really enjoying live performance's again!
some cool dance moves! reminicent of the Boy Tour!

 

[VonBono]

He has brought back some of his moves for sure, but i think he's trying to just keep warm!!!

 

[MadDaisy]

Great pics and vids


U2!!!

 

[bella88]

Thanks guys for posting the photos and videos and links

The boys are looking great What time in DC will it air? Just trying to work out the times zones from Australia .

 

[Bonogirl777]

I think Adam is there to reshoot the New Year's Day video.

That's what I thought of immediately!!!

 

[bel]

Thanks

 

[Bonogirl777]

DALLAS!!

Whenever Dallas shows up somewhere, I always yell, "Dallas!! I love you!" hahaha

 

[Ronnie269]

Finally! Lardence!!! LOL!!

Hahaha Larry looks like a ninja

seem's B is singing through a new Vox amp!

 

[hcbiggs2002]

YouTube - U2 Lincoln Memorial 1 2009 013

Thanks so much for finding and sharing this! Sent chills down my spin, put a big smile on my face and had me singing along and brought tears to my eyes, all at the same time just at the thought of seeing U2 again live this year (or maybe next year!), so please excuse an excited fan girl squeeeeeeeeeeeee! Absolutely brilliant!!

 

[Drea]

What is on Adams head , Cool new bass tho

It's a scarf with what looks like a hat underneath (though that may just be a shadow) He's just got it over the top of his head and then wrapped around

 

[kassandra]

thanks guys for posting the photos and videos and links

the boys are looking great what time in dc will it air? Just trying to work out the times zones from australia .

2:30 pm est

 

[Harley.GirlU2]

Larry ninja

 

[Harley.GirlU2]

shit whyyy i live here

 

[BEVERLY56]

Today's weather forecast for DC...Its freakin' tropical in comparison!


2:30 pm38° F

8 mph

 

[ramblin rose]

I wonder if they're wearing thermal underwear.

 

[Harley.GirlU2]

 

[MissEno]

YouTube - U2 Lincoln Memorial 1 2009 013

7:47 - for a second there I thought Bono would break into a speech...

 

[MooMoo!]

I want Adams coat.

 

[OrARoundabout]

They-look-awwwwwwwwwesome!

 

[cerveza]

Edge's coat doesn't look at all warm enough. I want to give him a big old squeeze! I hope they bring in some heaters on stage for today.