U2 Wants Rock Band
2009-10-08 by Caleb McAlpine CONTRIBUTOR | 98 Replies | 2062 Views

In lei of the The Beatles' expansion into the Rock Band universe, U2 are now reconsidering their once defunct desire to have a Rock Band game of their own. Bassist Adam Clayton talked to USA Today: "We definitely would like to be in there, but we felt some of the compromises weren't what we wanted. That could change. I love the idea that that's where people are getting music and we'd love to be in that world. We'll figure something out."

He continued: "What The Beatles have done, where the animation is much more representative of them, is what we’re interested in, rather than the one-size-fits-all animation. We didn't want to be caricatured."

http://www.nme.com/news/u2/47732

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CrazyFool84


Comments: 639
10.08.09


I guess that's fine if U2 wants a rockband, but do we get a say?

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KaizerWilhelm


Comments: 14
10.08.09


Enh, don't really care too much.

qwe3


Comments: 2291
10.08.09


typical U2

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BrandNewBoognish


Comments: 462
10.08.09


Why is this considered newsworthy

qwe3


Comments: 2291
10.08.09


mhm

Lucidity


Comments: 1307
10.08.09


One of the most boring bands ever

Digging: Elliott Smith - Either/Or

WatchItExplode


Comments: 301
10.08.09


how exactly does a desire become defunct? I would think that a desire is either present or it isn't. Also, this game would suck...also, USA today is barely a step up from weekly world news

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BrandNewBoognish


Comments: 462
10.08.09


Not nearly as boring as neutral milk hotel. The first few U2 records are excellent. after that.. not so much

burnafterbreeding


Comments: 861
10.08.09


U2 is...

bad.

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qwe3


Comments: 2291
10.08.09


nah U2 in general is boring

AdaManiac


Comments: 24
10.08.09


I love how suddenly after a few more experimental efforts such as No Line, it's suddenly cool to rag on U2.

I would buy this.

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BrandNewBoognish


Comments: 462
10.08.09


No Line was NOT experimental. That shit was safe as milk

Kirgasm


Comments: 2172
10.08.09


almost everything they did up until the millenium was quite solid and some of it classic and they are one of the biggest bands in the world because of that. if they basically use the tracklisting from their two 'best of' decade albums, i'd play this.

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erasedcitizen


Comments: 151
10.08.09


Milk does horrible things to the body.

PuddlesPuddles


Comments: 1142
10.08.09


We're the #1 band! We want rock band meeeeoooowwwwwwwwwww!

I'd be too bored playing it, but my dad ould love it

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brainsheldis


Comments: 245
10.08.09


I'm not a huge fan of U2 but I love the fact that they have enough respect for themselves to not put themselves on a game that turns serious musicians into cartoons *cough* guitar hero *cough* and actually respects their artists (Rockband).

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Relinquished


Comments: 1781
10.08.09


they're full of themselves

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qwe3


Comments: 2291
10.08.09


and they suck

BrandNewBoognish


Comments: 462
10.08.09


they saved my marriage

Relinquished


Comments: 1781
10.08.09


cool. But they're not good anymore.

feav233


Comments: 434
10.08.09

Album Rating: 3

fuck em

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cirq


Comments: 3803
10.08.09


I'm not buying this

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CrazyFool84


Comments: 639
10.08.09


I dont think we needed another excuse to rag on U2, 'experimental' efforts or not

ninjuice


Comments: 5148
10.08.09


almost everything they did up until the millenium was quite solid and some of it classic and they are one of the biggest bands in the world because of that. if they basically use the tracklisting from their two 'best of' decade albums, i'd play this.

123
Well, mostly. NO MORE BAND SPECIFIC GAMES


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BrandNewBoognish


Comments: 462
10.08.09


A Jawbox rockband would be sweet. And would sell about 12 copies

BSX


Comments: 719
10.08.09


If U2 get their own rock it'll be like opening the flood gate allowing other (shit) bands like Nickelback and Brokenycde to get their own game.

The next band specific rock band should be Raidohead and none after them.

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ninjuice


Comments: 5148
10.08.09


If U2 get their own rock it'll be like opening the flood gate allowing other (shit) bands like Nickelback and Brokenycde to get their own game.

http://sinigami.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/picard-facepalm2.jpg

ErasersAtBothEnds


Comments: 228
10.08.09


power chords+delay pedal+dickhead frontman=classic albums?

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RobotFrank


Comments: 85
10.08.09


Don't compare nickelback to U2. that's like comparing the rolling stones to smashmouth. if you don't like U2, that's your own deal - you're probably too young to remember when they were significant and wrote important music (80's through 90's). yes, their last three albums were crap - but try to have some respect or just be quiet. if zeppelin were still together and making bland records, you'd probably be pissing on their career too.

Demonicgman


Comments: 243
10.08.09


milk goes bad in like a week. just saying.

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Kirgasm


Comments: 2172
10.08.09


If U2 get their own rock it'll be like opening the flood gate allowing other (shit) bands like Nickelback and Brokenycde to get their own game.

the most blatantly stupid comment i've read on sputnik in a long time

BSX


Comments: 719
10.08.09


If the music not from the 21st century and indie it sucks

bringonthebreakdown


Comments: 4253
10.08.09


these guys are so cocky.

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Prophet178


Comments: 3119
10.08.09


The only reason The Beatles and Metallica got their own games was because the profit was there. U2 may be a big band, but it wouldn't be profitable to create a multi-million dollar game just for them. Just look at Guitar Hero: Aerosmith...

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WoodLawn


Comments: 37
10.08.09


I would rather watch paint dry then play this. Everything I've heard from U2 has been absolutely painful to listen to.

Satellite


Comments: 796
10.08.09


Talking about how boring they are is boring.

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Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


I thought they were too busy trying to buy Africa to be thinking about video games?

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ShineOn75


Comments: 133
10.08.09


Guys guys guys

all the earnings will go directly to Africa.

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Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


^Which they own

scotish


Comments: 297
10.08.09


YES

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES

YESSSS

I came several times. OH LAWDS PLEASE SAY THIS IS TRUE

excuse me while I go outside and hug a tree/calm down a bit

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NebSnurb


Comments: 405
10.08.09


I hate trends, which is why I stopped wiping my asshole.

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DrReg


Comments: 111
10.08.09


I dont know but I'm pretty sure this would sell copies and would be one of the "profitable" band based games. However, I would not be one of the people buying it.

iamthenightmare


Comments: 594
10.08.09


YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEAAAAAAA

but really, no

R6Rider


Comments: 1323
10.08.09


fuck this

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Alligator


Comments: 3064
10.08.09


It would have to come with a delay pedal add on surely?

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Nagrarok


Comments: 1919
10.08.09


U2 doesn't suck, but a Rock Band about them will.

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bloc


Comments: 3955
10.08.09


typical u2

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hXcPLISIT


Comments: 155
10.08.09


U2 and Rock Band sucks

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hXcPLISIT


Comments: 155
10.08.09


U2 and Rock Band sucks

a5thdiad


Comments: 64
10.08.09


u2 doesn't have enough variety to make those tracks entertaining...obnoxious bastards.

ScorpionStan


Comments: 1320
10.08.09


dang lots of U2 hate around here.

whoops let me re-phrase that: lots of morons around here.

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bloc


Comments: 3955
10.08.09


oh shi-

Chewie


Comments: 3874
10.08.09


well imo, as far as music goes, they're an overrated but still impressive band that have made incredible songs, but Bonno's still a piece of shit.

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ScorpionStan


Comments: 1320
10.08.09


whatchya got against Bono man?

ZoidbergQuestion


Comments: 58
10.08.09


U2's alright, but they hardly deserve they're own rock band.

Now they can have a guitar hero for all i care, but i actually like rock band.

fr33convict


Comments: 22
10.08.09


U2 is great but not the band I would like a full RB game from.

Chewie


Comments: 3874
10.08.09


whatchya got against Bono man?


he just urkes me on how he tries to help the poor and dying kids but then spends millions of dollars on show sets whenever he tours.

EasternLight


Comments: 1425
10.08.09


bad combo

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ScorpionStan


Comments: 1320
10.08.09


he just urkes me on how he tries to help the poor and dying kids but then spends millions of dollars on show sets whenever he tours.


I will admit it seems a little hypocritical, but U2 is one of the biggest bands on the planet today. People expect elaborate shows. So ultimately, those sets are to give the fans the best show possible, which is certainly a worthy goal. And the more people that come to shows: the more money the band gets, a lot of which then goes to all the charitable stuff Bono is involved with.

Gotta put it in perspective.

Bfhurricane


Comments: 5519
10.08.09


U2 have some awesome tunes. I wouldn't mind this.

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XulOnerom


Comments: 718
10.08.09


I actually wish they would make a U2 Rock Band. That way, all U2 related material will be together in a game that I can easily avoid

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Teddy Picker


Comments: 251
10.08.09


Once they saw the money made from the Beatles version, capitalism kicked in and U2 decided they would do anything or another buck.

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StrizzMatik


Comments: 1288
10.08.09


Seriously, what's with all these fuckwits hating on U2? Sure they suck now but their first four-five albums were absolute gold. Listen to War and tell me U2 sucks so I can tell you you're an idiot

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BrahTheSunGod


Comments: 396
10.08.09


Hate to say it, but Edge is NOT a "guitar hero" by any means. Seriously. His whole career is based off different incarnations of this riff/song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySO-gryuO-c

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romgsom


Comments: 1021
10.08.09


I want a hoagie, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna get one

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Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


We're talking about guitar hero?

romgsom


Comments: 1021
10.08.09


In reference to the title

Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


Title is Rock Band ????

StrizzMatik


Comments: 1288
10.08.09


No one is saying The Edge is the best guitar player of any kind. He is however one of the most influential and that's NOT up for debate

romgsom


Comments: 1021
10.08.09


Oh my god my joke is being massacred.

Title is "U2 wants Rock Band"

I said "I want a hoagie, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna get one"

Thus, just because someone wants something nice, even if their name is Bono, doesn't mean it should be handed to them like a delectable sandwich created on a roll.

Alligator


Comments: 3064
10.08.09


"And the more people that come to shows: the more money the band gets, a lot of which then goes to all the charitable stuff Bono is involved with. "

The funny thing is, Since their new set is so over the top, the band are yet to actually make a profit from touring. But whatever, I'm not here to argue. At the end of the day you either like U2 or you don't.

musicaddiction101


Comments: 664
10.08.09


U2 wants Rock Band.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=Rock+Band

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Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


My comment was in reference to Brah....


itachi1452


Comments: 345
10.08.09


wasn't having their own ipod enough?

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BrahTheSunGod


Comments: 396
10.08.09


Haha got it, sorry, for some reason it didn't register. Same difference, to someone who doesn't play either I guess. Point stands, playing him in a game would be a little pointless; him creating the tones and effects setups is what makes him such an influential guitarist.

Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.08.09


True, but Rock Band isn't just about playing guitar, hence my comment.
They're still a bit of a big deal for some, i'm sure SOMEONE out there would like it.
Personally I think it's a bit of a joke, unless I could hack it and make Bono's head explode

Klekticist


Comments: 617
10.08.09


lol U2

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Gore


Comments: 310
10.08.09


U2 rockband would be painful

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Pebster49


Comments: 2730
10.08.09


I want my own Rockband too!

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Upsidedown_and_Sideways


Comments: 115
10.08.09


"excuse me while I go outside and hug a tree/calm down a bit"

a joshua tree?

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ninjuice


Comments: 5148
10.08.09


wasn't having their own ipod enough?

I must have missed something cause they were only featured in ads/promo type stuff.

shindip


Comments: 2532
10.08.09

Album Rating: 5

stupid u2

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ErasersAtBothEnds


Comments: 228
10.08.09


It would have to come with a delay pedal add on surely?

^this

bloc


Comments: 3955
10.08.09


I must have missed something cause they were only featured in ads/promo type stuff.

no, he's right. there was a limited run of the u2 ipods. black with a red wheel and the band's signatures on the back.


StreetlightRock
Staff Reviewer


Comments: 2363
10.08.09


i think you mean in lieu of

anyway, U2.

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Chewie


Comments: 3874
10.08.09


Gotta put it in perspective.


alright, good point

Steerpike


Comments: 1704
10.08.09


Stopped reading about ten comments in. I can't be bothered to wade through the sea of mediocrity to find an intelligent remark. To those who said that U2 produced some solid albums early in their career, get yourself a beer.

To everyone else, you better be back in your cages when I deign to visit again.

As for the idea of a U2 Rock Band, I'd much rather have some DLC from their first few albums.

MentalityOfA


Comments: 826
10.08.09


Glory Hogs.

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ScorpionStan


Comments: 1320
10.09.09


If U2 get their own rockband it'll be like opening the flood gate allowing other (shit) bands like Nickelback and Brokencyde to get their own game.


Good God, some people are so effing stupid.

scotish


Comments: 297
10.09.09


guys

U2 don't suck

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=32368
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=10205

listen to these, THEN try and tell me they suck.

SetTrip


Comments: 15
10.09.09


I'm never ever gonna wipe my butt

qwe3


Comments: 2291
10.09.09


scotish i've listened to A LOT of U2.
i still hate their music. im not gonna say you cant because obv. you guys get somethign outta them. i cant see it though

scotish


Comments: 297
10.09.09


s'alright, but I get he feeling that there's lots of 'lol U2 suck' among people who aren't really informed.

Burn2Burn


Comments: 1499
10.09.09


aka they want to get the royalties.

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Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.09.09


Musically they're pretty boring, some ok stuff back in the day.
And that's me not being an uninformed dick, just dislike them with a passion.
But i'm not ragging on anyone who does like them

BrahTheSunGod


Comments: 396
10.09.09


Haha i don't think they 'suck' by any means, I just feel like the point of those games is to show off flashy musicianship (hence the Dragonforce BS), not splendid songwriting, cool effects, or memorable songs like U2 is more known for.
And yea, Deviant, you're right, having it as a full band would certainly help its case (tho not enough for a full game IMO).

Deviant1769


Comments: 1034
10.09.09


^Agreed

ArmyOfRage


Comments: 134
10.12.09


Great. Just great. I really don't think it will happen though.



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