This is the archived news for 2002.

U2 ACTIVE NEWS

Can't leave behind the Grammys
Posted 28th February 2002
Last night, U2 won 4 grammys out of their 8 nominations. They include Best Rock Album for "All that you can't leave behind", Best Record for "Walk On", Pop performance by a duo or group with vocal ("Stuck in a moment you can't get out of") and Best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal ("Elevation"),
The full list of grammy award winners are at the official site

IN PRINT AND ONLINE

Getting behind the action at the Grammys - SMH
Posted 28th February 2002
SMH commentary on the action at the Grammys
Read it here.

Dispensing wisdom on a world stage pro Bono publico - SMH
Posted 14th February 2002
Another critique from the Sydney Morning Herald that criticises Bono's stance as a lobbyist for global issues. Instead, Bono is seen here in the light of a adviser for the leaders of the modern world, as well as a PR machine for effectively boosting their image
Read it here.

Pro Bono - SMH
Posted 5th February 2002
Article on Bono's position in campaigning with world leaders on world poverty. Discusses the unexpected appearance of Bono as a guest speaker at the World Economic Forum and how he tries to juggle his position as a activist and negotiator. But activists against globalisation think that those leaders are using Bono more as a puppet
Read it here.

Superbowl - SMH
Posted 4th February 2002
U2 perform during the half-time break in their heart shaped stage at the Superbowl over the weekend. During the performance, they sang an emotional "Where The Streets have no name" in front of an audience of 75000. Other performers included Mariah Carey and Paul McCartney.
Read it here.

BBC radio documentary - Summer 2001
Posted 24th January 2002
In the summer of 2001 while U2 were touring Europe, BBC released a documentary broadcast on U2's history. The documentary covers U2 from their humble beginnings right up to the 1990s and includes exclusive interviews of the band members.
Read it here.

Comments []