Was U2 Streets Have No Name video Real?

According to Avis, the events depicted in the video show what actually happened that day “almost in real time”, and that “getting busted was an integral part of the plan.” Band manager Paul McGuinness revealed in 2007 that much of the confrontation with the police was exaggerated; the group were hoping to get shut down …

Where the Streets Have No Name video Filming location?

downtown Los Angeles
U2’s Where the Streets Have No Name was shot at 7th and Main in downtown Los Angeles.

Who sings Where the Streets Have No Name?

U2
Where the Streets Have No Name/Artists

Is Where the Streets Have No Name about heaven?

To JR (and probably many other people), the song is about Heaven. To the Irish (and U2 specifically), it’s about Dublin. I always thought it was about New Mexico because I drive through NM all the time and see all kinds of streets in the desert with no name.

Did U2 really play on roof in LA?

As Paul McCartney prepares to shut down Hollywood Boulevard tonight, we remember that beautiful day in 1987 when U2 did a live show on a rooftop of a liquor store in downtown L.A.. It took place on the rooftop of the Republic Liquor store at 7th and Main on March 27, 1987.

Is U2 still touring?

U2 is not currently touring.

What year did U2 play on the roof?

Start your day with LAist As Paul McCartney prepares to shut down Hollywood Boulevard tonight, we remember that beautiful day in 1987 when U2 did a live show on a rooftop of a liquor store in downtown L.A..

How old is Bono from U2?

61 years (May 10, 1960)
Bono/Age

Bono, byname of Paul David Hewson, (born May 10, 1960, Dublin, Ireland), lead singer for the popular Irish rock band U2 and prominent human rights activist. He was born of a Roman Catholic father and a Protestant mother (who died when he was just age 14).

Where are the streets have no name by U2?

U2 performs in the music video “Where the Streets Have No Name” from the album “The Joshua Tree” recorded for Island Records. The video starts as radio voices discuss U2 performing and drawing large crows. Police warn the band of the security issues the video shoot is causing.

What was the video for where the streets have no name?

… U2 performs in the music video “Where the Streets Have No Name” from the album “The Joshua Tree” recorded for Island Records. The video starts as radio voices discuss U2 performing and drawing large crows. Police warn the band of the security issues the video shoot is causing.

Where was the U2 concert in downtown Vancouver?

Something beautiful has been happening on the streets of downtown Vancouver. (Or possibly irritating, depending on where you stand on U2).

Why did Bono write where the streets have no name?

Lead vocalist Bono wrote the lyrics in response to the notion that it is possible to identify a person’s religion and income based on the street on which they lived, particularly in Belfast. During the band’s difficulties recording the song, producer Brian Eno considered erasing the song’s tapes to have them start from scratch.