My Boys

Since the age of 13 I have had a passion for one band, U2. On the day of their new CD release I find myself thinking about how much I love this band and all of the parts their music has played in my life. I remember buying The Joshua Tree and playing it so much that I literally wore the CD out. When Rattle and Hum came out in the theatre's I was still in Junior High and U2 was not the cool band. My special ladies went with me though, even if they didn't love them. When I was 17 my dad drove me and my sister to Seattle to see my first U2 show. It was one of the best days of my life, truly, I can still remember so many parts of that show. I have seen every concert since and I was fortunate to dance to With or Without You with my husband as our first dance.

If you are a long-lived fan you are usually in the company of others who complain the band is weak; they don't have the same force or drive that they existed on for years. I beg to differ though. 15 years ago this bands lyrics was their strongest proponent to get across their beliefs. Bono has elevated to a Rock Star/God in a way that few others have in the music industry. He meets with the leaders of the world, and they listen. They quote him, they join his causes and back up his goals through financial support. So what if the band has more of a pop feel or pleases the masses. They are the World's Band and I look forward to listening and diving in to their new album. I know they are going to tour and somehow I will get those tickets. They are getting more and more difficult to obtain, but Kent knows how much they mean to me, and we will go wherever we can get tickets. There is something that is so unique about a U2 concert, it is indescribable. So today when I get home from work I will find the new CD waiting for me and I can't wait.