Unforgettable Fire: The Story of U2

When The Joshua Tree topped the charts in 22 countries, U2 became the hottest band in the world.

Half Catholic, half protestant, they embody the conflict and the anguish of a divided Ireland, but throughout the world their unique music is the voice of hope for the disillusioned, the oppressed and the hungry. This is the story of U2’s early days in Dublin, their struggles to be heard against the anarchic sound of punk, their first recording contract with Island Records, their flirtation with fundamentalist Christianity and their breathtaking triumph at ‘Live Aid’, where they stole the show from the legends of rock music and established themselves as the driving musical force for worldwide political change.

“To cross U 2’s path in 1987 is to look into rock and roll at its most potent – the myth, the madness, the power and the glory” – NME

“U2’s idealism is stirring stuff, and their broadening frame of reference has enriched their music hugely U2 prove that rock and roll can still be a powerful and dangerous thing” – Guardian

“U2 have grown into a context which suits them and are doing the job supremely well” – Independent

“Almost certainly the hottest thing on eight legs… U2 are on the verge of greatness” – Q