U2 into the Heart The Stories Behind Every Song

This is the first book to fully explore the background & inspiration behind every song written by U2, & includes up-to-date information. Provides complete chronology & discography. Includes over 100 black & white & color photos. It examines the behind-the-scenes influences that shaped U2's internationally popular & critically acclaimed music. Included are original & revealing interviews with band members & the key people close to U2. The band's rich cultural & social context is fully explored, providing a colorful backdrop to the songs. It traces their meteoric rise from the early days to a group that has become a world-class rock' n' roll band; a band that continues to invent themselves & is not afraid to take chances with their craft, & makes a unique impact in the world of music with its raw, emotional energy.Stokes, Niall is the author of 'U2 into the Heart The Stories Behind Every Song', published 2001 under ISBN 9781560253143 and ISBN 1560253142.