Amazing performance by U2 at The Grammys this past weekend. Kendrick Lamar opened the show with a pretty politically charged performance and during one of his songs, Bono and the Edge walked out onto the stage and down some stairs singing “It’s not a place, this country is to me a sound…”
I would have loved to see them sing “American Soul” together!
For their performance, U2 sang “Get Out Of Your Own Way” on the Hudson River with The Statue of Liberty behind them. It was pre-taped; but still amazing to see them singing in front of one of America’s most treasured structures. Leave it to U2 to do something different and make a political statement through their music. They censored what Bono said at the end of the song: “Blessed are the shithole countries, for they gave us the American Dream.” Bono has not been shy about speaking out against Trump during the election and his presidency. I am sure that the Songs of eXPERIENCE and iNNOCENCE Tour will be full of political messages and inspirational encouragement to fight for those who need our help. It wouldn’t be a U2 concert without them!
I did read some reviews of The Grammys that mentioned there was not enough Rock this year—only U2 and a tribute to Tom Petty. I totally agree with that!
Ready for the Shuffle 