U2: The Definitive Biography - by John Jobling (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Jobling presents the first unauthorized biography of the iconic Irish band in their almost 40-year career... U2 fans will eat this up.--<i>Booklist</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>John Jobling takes readers beyond the myth in this unauthorized biography of U2 to present the first comprehensive account of the illustrious Irish rockers in 25 years. </b> <p/>Drawing on extensive interviews with insiders including record label scouts, studio presidents, politicians, music critics, and childhood friends, Jobling investigates the U2's most personal relationships and controversial business practices, delivering a vivid portrait that traces the rock phenomenon from its conception to post-punk champions to political crusaders. Filled with captivating revelations, reader will learn: <p/>- How Bono, the Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr. worshiped with a Charismatic Christian church that practiced speaking in tongues during the band's early days <p/>- Insider stories of the genesis and recording of classic albums such as The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby <p/>- Creative tensions within the band and power struggles among management <p/>- How the disappointments of the Rattle and Hum film and PopMart Tour spurred the band to greater creative heights <p/>- Both the successes and controversies of Bono's wide-sweeping philanthropic and political ventures <p/>- The disconnect between the band's personal lives and public personas <p/>Sure to inspire debate with every music lover, <i>U2: The Definitive Biography</i> humanizes the band and paints an honest picture of a band's rise to the top, plunging into the heart and underlying soul of this iconic rock and roll band.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Concise and compelling." --<i>Tony Fletcher, Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>"Still haven't found what you're looking for? Then I suggest you search no further. <i>U2: The Definitive Biography</i> is a fascinating, well-written, and utterly comprehensive narrative about one of the biggest and most important rock bands of our time." --<i>Kent Hartman, author of The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret</i> <p/>"Jobling presents a researched, knowing and briskly paced saga." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>"Jobling presents the first unauthorized biography of the iconic Irish band in their almost 40-year career... U2 fans will eat this up." --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>JOHN JOBLING is a British film and music journalist. He is the former music editor of the UK lifestyle website <i>Mansized </i>and has also contributed to <i>DotMusic</i>, <i>Total Film </i>and <i>Playstation Sports</i>, among others. Over the years, he has interviewed such personalities as Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson and Karen O.</p>
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