Oct 31st, 2008 · Jones freely admits that he's a child of seminal '80s rock bands like R.E.M., Pixies, U2 and Echo and the Bunnymen. His latest CD, Swallow the Sea, is a tip of the hat to the vast sound and art-rock lyricism of those bands. But this Mountain Stage performance presents a stripped-down version of Jones' music.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell has reinvented himself with his new album, Meet Glen Campbell. Rethinking rock's greatest acts, Campbell arranges the songs of Tom Petty, The Velvet Underground, and U2, which he has recorded at the age of 72. Hear Campbell's renditions when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Within the course of three years, U2 delivered three powerful albums right in a row. In an interview with host David Dye, War's original producer Steve Lillywhite talks about the creation of the landmark album.
Jan 23rd, 2008 · A new concert film featuring the band U2 was shot in digital 3-D. NPR's Bob Mondello says it's so realistic that he wanted to tell the guy sitting in front of him to stop waving his arms -- then realized that the arms were on the screen.
Jun 8th, 2007 · U2 lead singer Bono campaigns on the sidelines of this week's G-8 meeting, using his celebrity status to pressure world leaders to stick to their promises to give billions in aid to Africa.
Mar 20th, 2007 · Bo Diddley created a trademark rhythm that has become a cornerstone of rock 'n' roll. His music has inspired the songs of top rock artists from Buddy Holly to U2, as well as numerous covers.
Oct 17th, 2006 · Of all the musicians aspiring to the grandiose, room-filling pop-rock of Coldplay or U2, few make a lasting impression. But the Texas band Pompeii outshines its many similarly inclined contemporaries by injecting a bit of force into its chiming, melodic, mid-tempo indie-pop.
Sep 26th, 2006 · Football returned to the Superdome in New Orleans Monday, and the NFL's Saints rewarded a raucous crowd of 68,000 with a 23-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The nationally televised game featured former President Bush at the coin flip and musical performances by U2 and Green Day.