financeguy
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During the ZOOTV phase, there were two more or less concurrent tours that were probably of equivalent size and extravagance - Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones. But significantly, both bands were of relatively advanced age (Pink Floyd have not released an album since 1994, and sadly one member has since died), whereas U2 were still only in their early thirties with a brace of decent albums ahead of them - Pop, Zooropa and NLOTH. (Some would add ATYCLB and HTDAAB but I cannot comment on this, as I have not listened to these albums.)
In the late 1990's, Bono mentioned how disappointed he was with regard to the Verve splitting as he thought they had the capability, the talent and the drive to take up the mantle.
Does anyone seriously think bands like the Kings of Leon or Snow Patrol are going to be equivalent to U2 in the years ahead? Sorry, but I don't.
Republic of Loose? Great band, but they will always be an acquired taste for a discerning audience, IMO, more of Velvet Prunes than a U2.
In the late 1990's, Bono mentioned how disappointed he was with regard to the Verve splitting as he thought they had the capability, the talent and the drive to take up the mantle.
Does anyone seriously think bands like the Kings of Leon or Snow Patrol are going to be equivalent to U2 in the years ahead? Sorry, but I don't.
Republic of Loose? Great band, but they will always be an acquired taste for a discerning audience, IMO, more of Velvet Prunes than a U2.