Archive: November 2006
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November 30, 2006Window in the Skies – Toyko 2Promo Bono had a spot closer to the band for the second performance of "Window in the Skies" live in Tokyo.
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November 30, 2006
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November 30, 2006Video of Bono and prime minister of JapanBono meets with Prime Minister Abe (ram/wmv)
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November 30, 2006Bono gives Prime Minister Abe sunglassesBono gives Prime Minister Abe sunglasses
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November 30, 2006Bono meets with prime minister of JapanBono meets with prime minister of Japan: English report and Japanese report
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November 30, 2006'Window in the Skies' premieres in JapanU2's first Vertigo tour show in Japan was so special that the band actually took Promo Bono's advice and performed "Window in the Skies" for the first time live. My human counterpart introduced the song by telling the audience, "If this doesn't sound good, blame Edge." The warning turned out to be completely unnecessary, as the song and the Edge sounded fantastic. Setlist City of Blinding Lights Vertigo (She Loves You snippet) Elevation I Will Follow I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Beautiful Day (Sgt. Pepper's & Blackbird snippets) Window in the Skies Walk On (Acoustic -- dedicated to the oldest Japanese fan club) Sometimes You Can't Make ...
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November 29, 2006Japan welcomes U2Hi, Promo Bono here. After being stuck in a box on a shelf in Vertigo Air for God-knows-forever, I've managed to sneak my way into Japan via Adam Clayton's man purse. It's time for Promo Bono to get in on some Vertigo tour fun! The band and I arrived in Tokyo on Monday and were greeted by Japanese fans at Haneda Airport. The band, whose last visit to the country was in March 1998 during the PopMart tour, were warmly welcomed. I snapped this pic of The Edge at the airport from inside a pocket in Adam's purse: Looking good, yes? The band ...