That's what I wanted to say too, that being a band that has achieved greatness and longevity while remaining together is an accomplishment no one else has ever done. They are still good, still popular, and still together after so many years. If you have ever watched Behind the Music, or just know the stories of most bands you know how incredible that is. They have the same band members and the same manager! No one has died, left, been fired, been thrown out of the bus or sued anyone. There have been no money problems, or drug addiction, or other typical problems of rock stars. Hey, Bono even still has his original wife! None of them have run through flashy models like trading in cars *chokecoughrodstewart* or cheated on their women, and no groupies!
With their latest album and tour, their position in history and the rock and roll firmament of immortality is now secure. They are legends now and will live forever among the greats. They have earned this honor. That is of course their greatest accomplishment, but of course it was done by 4 amazing guys and awesome music. They deserve it.
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"I've been all over,
and it's been all over me!"