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Ian Curtis of Joy Division (provided photo)

Producer Steve Lillywhite Attributes U2 Connection To Ian Curtis Death

Producer Steve Lillywhite attributes his big break working on U2′s “Boy” to Ian Curtis’ suicide.

2013/05/22

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What’s That Song: Shiny Toy Guns

In this edition of What’s That Song, Los Angeles based rock band Shiny Toy Guns took on the task of identifying several GRAMMY Record of the Year winners from the past. It is one of the oldest […]

2013/01/14

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Sluggo’s Video Of The Day: Time Zone “World Destruction” Plus A Whole Bunch More!

Happy end of the world to you! Just think, if it hadn’t been for those darn Mayans and their stupid calendar, we could have kept right on living forever. BUT NOOOO! They decided today should […]

KROQ-FM–2012/12/21

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U2 Releases More Tracks From U2360 Tour – But Only For Fan Club Members

U2 has always made it worth their fans’ while (and money) to join their fanclub. Last year, they offered a 2 CD box set of live tracks from their recent U2360 tour, called U22, exclusively to fan club members. This year, they’re offering even more performances from that tour, on a single 15-track CD called Edge’s Picks. As the name suggests, the tracklist was selected by U2 guitarist The Edge.

2012/11/26

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The Killers Pay Homage To U2, Covers “With Or Without You”

During a concert at England’s O2 Arena, the Las Vegas band brought chills to the audience with their stripped-down version of U2′s Joshua Tree mega-hit “With or Without You.”

2012/11/20

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Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, Bono Among World’s Wealthiest Frontmen List

When it comes to making that really big money, it literally pays to sing for classic rock acts like the Rolling Stones, U2 and the Rolling Stones. But nothing generates more money that once singing for the Beatles, that’s for sure.

2012/11/19

Travis Barker, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Grohl, Lars Ulrich (Andrew H. Walker, Scott Gries, Michael Buckner, Evan Agostini / Getty Images)

Vote For The Greatest Rock Drummer Of All Time – #KingOfBeats

Just exactly who is the best rock and roll drummer to ever bash a kit into submission? Vote for your favorite beat-keeper now!

2012/11/06

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Sluggo’s Video Of The Day: U2 “Trash, Trampoline & The Party Girl”

I’ve decided to dig back a bit into the KROQ vaults for today’s choice just ’cause. Oh, and in case you haven’t watched The Edge hangin’ with Mr. Jack White and Jimmy Page in the […]

KROQ-FM–2012/08/15

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Two Door Cinema Club Announce Album “Beacon,” Release Trailer

Irish dance-rockers Two Door Cinema Club spilled details on their second album, Beacon, which will be released September 4th on Glassnote Records. The band released some eerie album artwork, a track listing and a teaser […]

2012/06/27

U2 @ Angels Stadium Anaheim 6/17/2011

U2′s Adam Clayton Takes Assistant To Court

U2 bassist Adam Clayton is suing his personal assistant, whom he says embezzled 2.8 million euro – roughly 3.5 million – from him over the course of four years. For over 16 years, Carol Hawkins […]

2012/06/25

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