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Are U2 a "white man's" band?
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The friendliest place on the web for anyone that follows U2.
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gvox
Ghost of Love
omg and WTF is the cat about to eat.
An egg. He didn't eat it though.
I've even heard that Transformers also love U2, despite the fact they aren't white.
I hope that isn't a problem.
Ok... being in the bathroom and all.. wasnt quite sure what that was.
Goodness.. this thread has sure taken an interesting turn.
Ok... being in the bathroom and all.. wasnt quite sure what that was.
Goodness.. this thread has sure taken an interesting turn.
I told you to lock it!
Conclusion:
You can be black, silver, a superhero, or even a fuckin' transformer.....
.....and still LOVE U2!
nicv
New Yorker
I told you to lock it!
Conclusion:
You can be black, silver, a superhero, or even a fuckin' transformer.....
.....and still LOVE U2!
I told you to lock it!
I dont take orders lol.
I dunno.. I saw a whole lot of Mexicans in the audience when U2 played, well, Mexico.
I suspect there's a bigger ratio of white North Americans who like U2 than there is of black North Americans who like U2.
I think there are more Japanese U2 fans in Japan than there are white U2 fans in Japan...
But I also think that their music is ultimately universal, as it plays all over the world, in all sorts of countries, across all sorts of demographics, and I couldn't care less about what a U2 listener looks like.
I suspect there's a bigger ratio of white North Americans who like U2 than there is of black North Americans who like U2.
I think there are more Japanese U2 fans in Japan than there are white U2 fans in Japan...
But I also think that their music is ultimately universal, as it plays all over the world, in all sorts of countries, across all sorts of demographics, and I couldn't care less about what a U2 listener looks like.
BVS
Blue Crack Supplier
You speak nonsense...
The Disciple
New Yorker
It's a valid question.... the majority of the fanbase seems 2 b white... but hey, I'm a Puerto Rican born in Italy.... can't get more diverse than that!!!
Popmart Shopper
War Child
Fantastic Forum!Who cares what race or race ratio is people are at a U2 concert just as long as they play Lemon or Discotheque.LOL.There's even blue fans at a Blue Man Group concert.He's given us Silver Surfer,Superman,and Optiumus Prime,now give us the Hulk and Spiderman.
Why would you bump up this thread with no relevant information to offer?
EmitFlesti
The Fly
LOL!
is the guy who started this for real? Duh...rock'n'roll bands will draw more whites than blacks It's not racist to point that out, just a fact; just like rap groups and r&b groups will draw mor black crowds. what's the issue here?
Earl-Of-IMDb
War Child
I think U2 is a band for anyone and everyone regardless..
popbellydancer
Refugee
this is my best friend...we've been going to U2 shows since Popmart. she's loved the band her whole life and they are her favourite band!! however, despite this photo she's an edge girl! there's something about edge that makes her 
!!! so, there's some more proof that there is a diverse and beautiful fan base! 
!!! so, there's some more proof that there is a diverse and beautiful fan base! Attachments
popbellydancer
Refugee
also, khelia (who lurks here) the chicago dvd girl is african-american. some of my other u2 friends are chinese, latino, indian, korean, etc. so i think that's a good mix.
Marien
Refugee
Maybe it's that most of the people in Interference are white, I don't know. I know they're huge in South America, and the majority of their fans there are not white. Anyway, I don't think the races of their fans are important, I feel clearly they play for everyone, but they always have a special place for those who are suffering, that's enough for me.
jvferrandiz
The Fly
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Well, the majority of American citizens are white, maybe that's why.
Exactly. South America is another example. People here aren't white but they fill the stadiums and arenas when U2 comes. it's just music, same goes for other forms of entertainment. It's not an ethnic monopoly.
blueeyedgirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I guess U2 wouldn't have a problem with a black man on a toilet.
What's Lenny Henry doing in this thread?
Anyways to the original point, I remember much being made in the media at the time about Living Colour being a black rock band, because rock bands were generally skinny white guys. It's the same with women in rock bands I suppose, they're not skinny white guys.
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thelaj
Refugee
Argh, I was never saying U2 had no black fans!
monsieur fly
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Who cares in truth? Traditionally black people have preferred R and B to rock (a big generalisation I know) so ultimately it means U2s fanbase is more white than that of Kanye West, say. It isn't a problem, it isn't a surprise and there are plenty of exceptions to the rule I'm sure.
shaun vox
New Yorker
i see white people.
U2 is the biggest band in the WORLD and the world is made up of U2 fans around the WORLD. They have fans in every Continent around the world - including Africa.
So I think that U2 have plenty of "non-white" fans.
I don't really know what the purpose was in starting this thread but I found it to be a bit offensive.
Mulago Positive Women’s Network
So I think that U2 have plenty of "non-white" fans.
I don't really know what the purpose was in starting this thread but I found it to be a bit offensive.
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indra
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White man's band?? White man's band??
What about white women, buster?!!
What about white women, buster?!!
White man's band?? White man's band??
What about white women, buster?!!
I was about to say that. Anyways, I have been a HUGE U2 fan since I first saw them in Dallas in 1985. I am an American citizen of Indian origin and I have lots of Indian friends and family members who love them equally. I knew one Indian kid who was pulled up on stage on one of the Vertigo shows by Bono during Angel Of Harlem. Not only was he given Bono's acoustic guitar, but he took over Bono's mike and sang the chorus. He was on the Dallas Morning News the next day and was a 15 minute local celebrity. Thought I'd share that funny anecdote.
Tiger Edge
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Am I white?
major_panic
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I'm Azn. (chinese)
Do I count? I live in Australia and all...
Do I count? I live in Australia and all...
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