Old, New U2
Posted by: David Bunch
This coffee shop really brings out the best in good conversation, doesn't it? Check out Stu's comments on the U2 matter here.
And it's not over yet! The U2 discussion thread seems to have touched off a litany of passions and opinions. And in addition, I found this article just posted at CCM. It is a reprint of a 1982 interview that ran in CCM magazine that same year, before U2 was U2. It also claims to be the first interview to discuss faith with the band.
I find it very fascinating simply because it interesting to see what it would have been like to read about the band before they were really big. I missed the article in August 1982, being at the ripe age of 5 1/2, but its cool to go back and read it now.
On the next level though, check out how open they were in discussing their faith.
The second question I have is, when they did the Rolling Stone interview 3 years later (alluded to in the CCM posting) did they have this same candor in discussing who they were (are), or did they change the message for the rock n' roll audience? That particular interview may be available somewhere on the net. I just haven't taken the time to search for it....but it makes me wonder...
And in regards to Stu's comments, I had heard once that Bono was fond of the "f bomb" at times. Bitter and sweet water coming out of the same fountain? Can't happen according to the Words of Jesus.
More questions, still no conclusive answers.
This coffee shop really brings out the best in good conversation, doesn't it? Check out Stu's comments on the U2 matter here.
And it's not over yet! The U2 discussion thread seems to have touched off a litany of passions and opinions. And in addition, I found this article just posted at CCM. It is a reprint of a 1982 interview that ran in CCM magazine that same year, before U2 was U2. It also claims to be the first interview to discuss faith with the band.
I find it very fascinating simply because it interesting to see what it would have been like to read about the band before they were really big. I missed the article in August 1982, being at the ripe age of 5 1/2, but its cool to go back and read it now.
On the next level though, check out how open they were in discussing their faith.
The Edge and [drummer Larry] Mullen, both 19, were reading the New Testament and downing glasses of orange juice in the dim auditorium dressing room. Bono, 20, and [bassist Adam] Clayton, 21, were upstairs talking with fans and would be down to join in the discussion later. The Edge said they try to make Bible study and prayer a regular part of their “winding down” process after shows.So this creates the following question. Has their widespread fame since this interview caused them to back off of this pro-faith stance? I honestly don't know because I have not read very much of the interviews over the years. Perhaps someone can help me there. On the surface one would have to say the asnwer is no, faith still plays a big part in their music. But see prior posts for comments about concerns on that matter.
The song “Gloria” is about the difficulty Bono has in talking about his Christian faith. It is a mixture of the two things with which he feels comfortable in life—his faith and aggressive rock ’n’ roll. It is ironic, Bono said, that many people stop thinking the song is a love song when they notice the lyrics. “Of course, it is a love song. It’s a song about my love for God.”
The second question I have is, when they did the Rolling Stone interview 3 years later (alluded to in the CCM posting) did they have this same candor in discussing who they were (are), or did they change the message for the rock n' roll audience? That particular interview may be available somewhere on the net. I just haven't taken the time to search for it....but it makes me wonder...
And in regards to Stu's comments, I had heard once that Bono was fond of the "f bomb" at times. Bitter and sweet water coming out of the same fountain? Can't happen according to the Words of Jesus.
More questions, still no conclusive answers.
