英语基础教学ThemembersofU2课件

1、U2 the band that wrote a music history one of the most popular and influential ROCK BANDS in the last 30 years The members of U2BonoPaul David Bono HewsonBorn: May 10, 1960, Dublin- IrelandInstrument: vocals, guitar- the soul of the band- a rock star and a humanitarian for the worlds poorBono- born

2、in a very religious Catholic family- as a child he attended St. Patricks Cathedral school, but threw him out (Spanish teacher)- at the age of 14, he suffered a tragic loss when his mother died attending her own fathers funeral- he didnt get along with his father- not long after his mothers death he

3、got himself a new nameSteinhegvanhuysenolegbangbangbang,later he changed it to: Bonavox of OConnell Streetthen shortened to: Bonavox, Bono Vox cockeyed Latin for good voice and finally to Bono - in 1982 married to Alison Stewart, - has 4 children The EdgeDavid The Edge Howell EvansBorn: August 8, 19

4、61Instrument: guitars, piano, keyboards, vocals and background vocals Adam ClaytonAdam ClaytonBorn: March 13, 1960Instrument: bass guitarLarry MullenLarry Mullen, Jr.Born: October 31, 1961Instrument: drums The history of U2U2 formed in Dublin in the fall of 1976 after 14-year-old Larry Mullen posted

5、 a note on the board at his high school seeking musicians for a new band. From the group of hopefuls that showed up at Mullens home that first day, a five-piece known originally as Feedback formed with Mullen on drums, Adam Clayton on bass, Paul Hewson (later nicknamed Bono“) on vocals, and Dave Eva

6、ns (later nicknamed The Edge“) on guitar. Feedback quickly changed their name to The Hype, and began rehearsing on weekends and after school as often as possible, forming genuine friendships. In 1978 with CBS Records, U2 (they had just changed their name again) won the contest, earning a 500 prize a

7、nd studio time to record their first demo. The best hits: I still havent found what Im looking for /watch?v=GSv-lKwOQvE- The lyrics could refer to a search for spiritual enlightenment or a search for love. Bono said the song was an anthem of doubt more than faith. - The song was influenced by Gospel

8、 music.- Video: walking on streets of Las Vegas. With or without you /watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ- This was U2s first #1 hit in the USA. It was the first U2 single to do better in America than in England. - And you give yourself away means: Its about how I feel in U2 at times - exposed. - The Edge used a di

9、stortion device called an Infinite Guitar to create the wail.- This was played on 2 episodes of the show Friends- Rachel and Ross- he dedicated it to her on the radio. When love comes to town /watch?v=th1kQER770M- This is a duet with B.B. King, known as The King of the Blues.- American Blues musicia

10、ns were a big influence on U2, and the group had a great admiration for King. In 1987, King played a show in Dublin and found out U2 would be in the audience. This made him nervous, as U2 had just released The Joshua Tree and were wildly popular, especially in their native Ireland. After the show Ki

11、ng was honored to meet the band and humbled to find out they were big fans. He asked Bono to think of him sometime when he was writing a song, and this was the result. One /watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0- The song can be interpreted many ways. It could be about the band, a girl, or an AIDS victim. Bono has sai

12、d it is About relationships“. - In 2005, Bono got involved in the One campaign, which tried to convince the US government to give an additional 1% of its budget to help poor regions in Africa.- In 2003, this was voted the best song ever. Miss Sarajevo /watch?v=1loHeQIU3l4- The song was sung with Luc

13、iano Pavarotti, the best tenorist in the world. - It was a charity concert to raise money for the victims of the war in Bosnia. FAQ:Zooropa 1993 18th album tour, alternative rock, electric dance musicBono played three different characters on stage during Zoo TV. -The Fly is to represent the typical

14、rock star with his black,shiny leather clothes and his bug-eyed glasses. -Mirrorball Man, who is a Television Evangelist. He wears shiny, sparkling clothes that look like, what else, a disco ball. -The last character is Mr. MacPhisto, the devil, very evil characters.FAQ:PopMart 1997- to send a sarcastic message to