Band come out and met fans?
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agentmissa
Refugee
I did...I'm getting my pictures together right now...
nbcrusader
Blue Crack Addict
On Wednesday, there was a small group (around 100 fans) outside the west entrance to the Sports Arena (where all the tour vehicles entered).
Edge was driven behind a gate, but later walked out and went down the entire line signing autographs and posing for pictures.
About 30 minutes later, Bono's vehicle stopped mid-line where he spoke with fans, posed for a few pictures and signed some autographs.
I'll post my pictures this weekend!
Edge was driven behind a gate, but later walked out and went down the entire line signing autographs and posing for pictures.
About 30 minutes later, Bono's vehicle stopped mid-line where he spoke with fans, posed for a few pictures and signed some autographs.
I'll post my pictures this weekend!
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yes, we missed edge by a few minutes, then bono rolled up in a big black escalade, with gavin friday in the back seat, bono was in the front passenger seat, and funny enough had to put on his shoes before getting out, he was super cool, signing autographs, and even was kind enough to talk to a couple handicapped ladies in wheelchairs, and hung around for a bit, even though the big bald guy was getting frustrated and trying to get bono to the soundcheck, but bono kept signing, and talking to fans, he definately has a way with the ladies, posing with many ladies , getting hugs, very cool moment i wont ever forget
agentmissa
Refugee
Here you go. I was going to put this in PLEBA, wonder can I put in both? Anyways yesterday was insanely perfect. I got to the arena around 2:30pm. This time at the east gate they had a roped off area for all of us to wait in. So I found a place along the rope and watch and wait. I see some fans I know, Exit gals and Diamond, and wait for about an hour until the bus for Kings of Lion drives by. Then two black cars, about 10 minutes apart from each other, drive by. One carrying Adam, and one carrying Larry. Then a Car with The Edge drives by. About 15 minutes later he comes out of the gate and starts signing autographs. It was very orderly and calm. He made his way down the line of fans smiling the entire time.
When he finally reached me he smiled at me and said hello. I responded with an excited high pitched hello and he then said, “How are you guys?” I said fine. He saw the picture I had for him to sign and immediately signed it.
I told him I had taken it at Mondays show and told him “you guys rocked.” I then asked him if I could take a picture with him. He said, “Sure sweetheart, where’s your camera?” I pointed to Andrea and he leaned in and smiled.
I thanked him and he continued down the line of fans. About 30 minutes later Bono’s black SUV comes driving up to us. His window is open and he is waving at the screaming fans. When he saw me I smiled the widest smile I could and he did that, opened mouth, silent scream face and then smiles and waves at me. The SUV continues to drive by and then stops about 10 feet past where I was in line.
The crowd instantly hovered around the opened door. He spoke with fans while putting his shoes on. He then put his hat on, stepped out of the car, and started to sign autographs.
Everyone made a crowd around him with me in the back. My friend asked one of the security guards to help us get to him but he seemed to ignore us. After waiting about five long minutes I felt tears running down my face. The security guards saw me and told people to step back so I could meet him to. Bono made his way down the edge of fans signing as he went. When he got to me he smiled and said hello. I said hello and he looked down at the drawing I had for him to sign.
He asked me if it was of him. I said yes and he then picked it up to look at it. He told me it was very good and said “You made me look taller, thank you.” I thanked him and he then asked who he was signing it for. I told him Melissa and he signed it in blue ink. I then told him I wanted to thank him for sending me a signed cd from New York last year and that it meant the world to me. He paused and got this puzzled look on his face. After a moment he smiled and asked, “that was you?” I laughed and said yes. He then leaned over and kissed the top of my head. I thanked him again. He was just about to leave when my friend said wait, you have to sign one more thing. She handed him the picture I took on Monday. As he looked at it I told him I took it at Mondays show. He told me it was incredible and signed it right below Edge’s signature. I thanked him again, he smiled at me and then continued down the line of fans. When he got to the end of the crowd he got back into the SUV and waved one last time at me while rolling passed.
It still doesn’t feel real. I'll scan the autographed ones this weekend.
When he finally reached me he smiled at me and said hello. I responded with an excited high pitched hello and he then said, “How are you guys?” I said fine. He saw the picture I had for him to sign and immediately signed it.
I told him I had taken it at Mondays show and told him “you guys rocked.” I then asked him if I could take a picture with him. He said, “Sure sweetheart, where’s your camera?” I pointed to Andrea and he leaned in and smiled.
I thanked him and he continued down the line of fans. About 30 minutes later Bono’s black SUV comes driving up to us. His window is open and he is waving at the screaming fans. When he saw me I smiled the widest smile I could and he did that, opened mouth, silent scream face and then smiles and waves at me. The SUV continues to drive by and then stops about 10 feet past where I was in line.
The crowd instantly hovered around the opened door. He spoke with fans while putting his shoes on. He then put his hat on, stepped out of the car, and started to sign autographs.
Everyone made a crowd around him with me in the back. My friend asked one of the security guards to help us get to him but he seemed to ignore us. After waiting about five long minutes I felt tears running down my face. The security guards saw me and told people to step back so I could meet him to. Bono made his way down the edge of fans signing as he went. When he got to me he smiled and said hello. I said hello and he looked down at the drawing I had for him to sign.
He asked me if it was of him. I said yes and he then picked it up to look at it. He told me it was very good and said “You made me look taller, thank you.” I thanked him and he then asked who he was signing it for. I told him Melissa and he signed it in blue ink. I then told him I wanted to thank him for sending me a signed cd from New York last year and that it meant the world to me. He paused and got this puzzled look on his face. After a moment he smiled and asked, “that was you?” I laughed and said yes. He then leaned over and kissed the top of my head. I thanked him again. He was just about to leave when my friend said wait, you have to sign one more thing. She handed him the picture I took on Monday. As he looked at it I told him I took it at Mondays show. He told me it was incredible and signed it right below Edge’s signature. I thanked him again, he smiled at me and then continued down the line of fans. When he got to the end of the crowd he got back into the SUV and waved one last time at me while rolling passed.
It still doesn’t feel real. I'll scan the autographed ones this weekend.
love2bmama
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
that is so awesome, thanks for sharing the story and pics with us!!! I am so happy for you, and happy for all of us that u2 treats their fans so well! Can't wait to try to meet them in Seattle...
agentmissa
Refugee
They really love their fans. They are amazing, taking the time to meet everyone there is something that just doesn't happen anywhere else. THEY ARE SOOOOO DOwN TO EARTH! And I just want to say U2 fans are the nicest people in the world. I have met so many wonderful souls these past few days. I don't want it to end.
biff
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Missa, that's so fabulous!! I'm really happy you got to meet them.
Can't wait to see your pics!!
Can't wait to see your pics!!
Johnman32
Babyface
Looking for a Pic of Me With Bono
Hello,
I was right in front when Bono's car pulled up on 3/30 in San Diego. After the guy from Mexico told him about his shirt, I told him about how "All That You Can't Leave Behind" helped me deal with my father's passing. I teared up and Bono took my hand and said something like "come here, brother." I turned around and saw a lot of people taking pictures. Of course, my friend's camera died right at that moment.
It would be great if someone could post and send me a pic of me shaking hands with Bono. I was the guy in the Black and Red windbreaker with the shaved head.
Thank you,
John
Hello,
I was right in front when Bono's car pulled up on 3/30 in San Diego. After the guy from Mexico told him about his shirt, I told him about how "All That You Can't Leave Behind" helped me deal with my father's passing. I teared up and Bono took my hand and said something like "come here, brother." I turned around and saw a lot of people taking pictures. Of course, my friend's camera died right at that moment.
It would be great if someone could post and send me a pic of me shaking hands with Bono. I was the guy in the Black and Red windbreaker with the shaved head.
Thank you,
John
Diane L
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Missa, this is so wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!!
youtwohearts
New Yorker
That was great. I love hearing how nice the band is when they meet their fans.
agentmissa
Refugee
Re: Looking for a Pic of Me With Bono
Wow, I wish I had a picture of that. My friend was taking the pictures and she didn't get that... sorry. I hope someone on here has one for you. That is so nice of Bono.
Here is some scans of the autographs I got. I am going to rescan the drawing.
Johnman32 said:
Wow, I wish I had a picture of that. My friend was taking the pictures and she didn't get that... sorry. I hope someone on here has one for you. That is so nice of Bono.
Here is some scans of the autographs I got. I am going to rescan the drawing.
celia
New Yorker
wow thats soo cool. Lovely pictures and story! brilliant drawing as well 
Congrats!
Congrats!
nurse chrissi
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
thanks for sharing the pictures and the wonderful artwork with us
wonderful story
wonderful story
njelevation06
War Child
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That's awesome agentmissa !!!
You're right they are down to earth. I met Bono at UPenn commencement last May ... he was walking to Franklin Field with Penn's President to deliver the address ... I went up to him, he stopped, I told him how he changed my life, he said "You've changed mine too" and we hugged ... amazing amazing stuff
You're right they are down to earth. I met Bono at UPenn commencement last May ... he was walking to Franklin Field with Penn's President to deliver the address ... I went up to him, he stopped, I told him how he changed my life, he said "You've changed mine too" and we hugged ... amazing amazing stuff
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Russty Cat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Thank you guys for sharing such great stories! I'm crying a bit. About a month and a half ago my best friend past away. One of the major things that has helped me thru it is music and especially U2. I've never gotten to meet them or even see them live yet, but all of your stories give me hope and make me smile. It took me ten years to make it to see my other fav band, PJ live so I know one day I will see U2 as well.
agentmissa
Refugee
Russty Cat said:
You will meet them in time. Monday was my first time seeing them live
Their music is so healing. Never give up on meeting them.
Russty Cat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
Thank you Missa! Its sweet fans like you that continue to make the whole experience fun. I'm so glad you had such a great time.
Its sweet fans like you that continue to make the whole experience fun. I'm so glad you had such a great time.
agentmissa
Refugee
Thank you reneedo! I got lots more of really good pictures from that night. As soon as I get them uploaded I'll post the link.
kellyahern
Blue Crack Supplier
agentmissa, I love the picture of you and Edge looking into the camera
agentmissa
Refugee
Thanks Kelly! I think I'll sleep with that picture under my pillow from now on.Similar threads
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