Bono Reveals U2’s Core Team: Three Musicians and a Salesman

Bono recently wrapped up his promotional cycle for his memoir, Surrender, and its accompanying Apple TV film, Stories of Surrender, with a final interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. During the conversation, he touched on his heart surgery, family, and faith. Bono shared that writing the memoir and promoting it has been a cathartic experience for him, helping him let go of some personal demons and feel a sense of freedom and renewal in his voice.

After his heart surgery in 2016, Bono’s family encouraged him to slow down and relax, even suggesting he pick up golf or watch TV series. His children introduced him to The Crown and Succession. The surgery also led Bono to take a step back from activism, choosing to support his U2 bandmates and his wife, Ali, more as a behind-the-scenes figure.

Looking towards the future, Bono hinted that U2’s next album will have a ‘looser’ feel, emphasizing a desire to capture the raw energy of the band in a more spontaneous way. He mentioned wanting to feel the musicians bumping up against each other in the studio, striving for a more organic and authentic sound for the band.

In typical Bono fashion, he humorously referred to the core of U2 as “three musicians and a salesman,” showcasing his trademark wit and self-awareness. It seems like fans can expect a fresh, less polished sound from U2 in their upcoming work, drawing inspiration from a more spontaneous and raw musical approach.