Your Band. Your Questions.

6 Mar 2017285

This Thursday it’s thirty years to the day since the release of The Joshua Tree and Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry will be live online to answer your questions about this iconic record.

Ask them anything about the legendary 1987 career-defining release The Joshua Tree and the subsequent sold out tour which saw U2 take The Joshua Tree on the road, playing stadiums for the very first time.

What’s your question?

Which was the song that nearly never made it? 
What was your personal highlight of 1987 ?
What was it like recording in Adam’s house? 
Which one song on the record proved the biggest surprise?
 
Your band, your questions - post them in the comments below or on FaceBook, TwitterInstagram, Google + and Tumblr. Use the hashtag #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
 
Then tune in to the band’s facebook page this Thursday at 3pm (EST) to catch U2 live from the studio… answering your questions.

UPDATE: If you missed it...Celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree #askU2 #TheJoshuaTree2017

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Varenne62
First Album
TJT album is the first album that I heard from U2 when I was Young. I then bought all your discography. I will attend the tour in Paris with my daughters. It will be their first U2 concert. They are eager about this moment. Could you tell us more about this tour? Will you play the 11 songs in sequence? Have you prepared any surprise ? Best regards, Christophe PS : if we can take a selfie together in Paris, we would be pleased...lol. Just let me know.
pathologypete
With or Without You Question
With or Without is such an important song for U2 and in many ways catapulted the band to the top of the rock world. We will ever hear the demo version? I'd love to hear how this song progressed from birth to world domination. #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
BONOBOMUSIC
Hell of a tour
Ik think the Original Joshua Tree tour was a very difficult one for you guys. I know about the struggles and the frustrations. Will this tour be a kind of revenge on that tour? Like Karma? I am looking forward to see you in Amsterdam on the 29th and the 30th of July this Year! Kind regards, Robert
MariaZh
only beginning
Did you understand in 1987 that you'll play together for a long time in future? Had you any plans for next albums when The Joshua Tree was finished? #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
richie1234
Larry Mullen Jnr - we love you!
Will it be possible for Larry to smile more on this tour?? Just to celebrate the 30 years of JT?? Please!
michaeljtreanor
Into The Arms Of America
Considering your punk roots when did you start to become interested and influenced by American roots, folk, blues and RnB music, either as an individual or as a group? #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
cgmorgan777
Dalton Brothers
Will the Dalton brothers be returning to the stage?
cgmorgan777
#asku2 #thejoshuatree
Have you guys ever thought releasing just an audio version of your concert at Red Rocks on ITunes? I know there's a DVD a now but to have just the audio that would be amazing
PCIRELAND
Live...Live...Live....
Where did the idea or who came up with the idea of the spot light on Edges Guitar time on Bullet The Blue sky.......did ye think at the time it was going to be the next album cover or was it used as so cause it was so Brilliant..... ..........and across different tours most of the songs sound 'the same but different'...is that something that just happens when yee start rehearsing for each tour or is it something yee set out for on an individual tune and how its produced or set up for that tour mabey...
ryan101
The Joshua Tree Tour
In the past the band have always said that they don't like looking back on their music as they are too busy at looking to the future....Why have the changed their ethos and are now doing the Joshua Tree Tour?
Tom2489
The Dalton Brothers
Hey guys, can you give any plans on what the set list might be like, will there be mainly 80's songs or some new stuff as well. Also will there be a guest appearance of the infamous "Dalton Brothers". Wish you the best on the tour, see you in London
larryswife
Larry
I've been a fan for over 30 years, of your music, your live shows, of the 4 of you as a band, the chemistry between you, but above all that, I'm a fan of Mr. Larry Mullen Jr. and my question is for him: you've said many times that when you're up on stage your main goal is to concentrate and not screw up. Which of the tracks played on the 1987 tour was most challenging for you to play? (Challenging in a sense of being both physically & mentally tough). Thank you! All the best!
u2freak74
B-Sides
Would you play B-sides of Joshua Tree songs live? That would be absolute madness and i would feel like heaven! And btw: i LOVE all of the songs from JT!!!!! ALL OF THEM!!!! #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
mf1984
Please come to JAPAN!
Why did you decide to make The Joshua Tree with 11 songs? Not 10 songs or 12 songs. Why 11 songs.#AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
johnwgoessens
Unplugged
#AskU2 Did you guys ever consider to make an unplugged CD? Would be great for the quite and calm moments in my life!
2moons
One Tree Hill
The moon is up over One Tree Hill... I hope to see you in New Zealand at the last leg of The Joshua Tree Tour ?
amazing76
Tamika
What song was the hardest to write on the album and which one excluding One Tree Hill and Exit is the most difficult to perform?
Jayjoniec
Obscured view of reality
Do you think the success of Joshua tree and the celebrity lifestyle that followed, had seriously impaired your ability to see things from a neutral perspective, in terms of song writing? (Not being able to witness life as a normal person)....Also, In regards to your fascination with Elvis, would you be interested in visiting the drug treatment Center that Elvis and Lucille Ball attended and speak with the patients when you come to Toronto? #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
pirwin
Peggy wants to know
#u2thejoshuatree2017 Trying to decide on the best possible question to ask while staring at this black and white photo of four guys standing around in a desert, all of them looking off in separate directions and it comes to me...I want to #asku2 what do they see, when they look at the world? Then and now.
dwecky
Sweetest Thing
Talk to us about Sweetest Thing. It didn't make the cut for The Joshua Tree, but it did make it on The Best Of. This is without question one of my top 5 songs. Will we hear it on tour?
zoodishbu
Anniversary or surprise?
#AskU2 Where The Streets Have No Name video. Surprise rooftop performance. Can we expected a revisit to the same location to mark the 30 year anniversary?
nivea_pacheco
Help to apologise!
Hi U2! Nice to write to all you! First of all, Bono, I never forget your birthday because it is the same day as mine! I would like to ask U2 for help. My ex boyfriend is addicted to U2. We broke up at beginning of 2017 for stupid reason. We now have a big mess and lots of tears have fallen. I would like to ask you to help me to apologize with him for all the sadness the end has caused. I know he love me and he does need to know I love him although I got very angry. This is the first step. I think if you could think about how to help me and make this feeling reach him through his endless love band, it would be fantastic (you are U2 and it is supposed to be fantastic anyway). We were dating for 10 years. I don't know all the plenty of songs U2 has but there are always one for my happy and sad days with him. Even when I did a big mistake I always find a song that explain what I did such stupid mistake. It is not anecessarily accident why U2 is part of we both. He has a lot of CDs, DVDs and we used to use rings with "one love, one life" written on each one. I would be my entire life grateful if you can say anything on the day 30th about it (something like Sweetest thing). Thank you all!
millerfan
#asku2 Joshuatree
You have written and played the soundtrack of my life. I can think of individual moments in my life where your songs helped me celebrate or got me through the most difficult days. What song on Joshua Tree moves each of you to say it would make the soundtrack of your life? #asku2 #Joshuatree
ErikaAyn
Politics: 1987 vs. 2017
Bono, you spoke out against Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in 1987. You say there are numerous parallels between what's happening in the world today and what was occurring in the 1980s. Why was it easier to criticize those administrations than it is to criticize the current administrations? #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
Isaiah
That moment
#AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017 Looking back on the The Joshua Tree, was there a moment when you realized these songs were going to be something bigger than you I imagined?
goddessofthe80s
Running to stand still ❤
Hi guys! ❤ honestly when put on the spot it's hard to know what to ask. I have to say that in my heart this album is the best album ever produced! Anyways my question is what is the song RUNNING TO STAND STILL about?
Kevinmcd42
B-sides
Will there be any b-sides played live this tour? Especially Spanish Eyes
Not_Goodbye
Interval between TUF and JT
The Joshua Tree was released 29 months after the Unforgettable Fire and less than 2 years after the UF tour finished, with the Conspiracy of Hope tour another distraction in the timeline. How do you think you managed to create this classic album in such a short period of time, when the interval between more recent albums has been much longer and much more "thought" if you like put into them? What was different back then?
jlanza29
#AskU2 ---- Songs besides Joshua Tree
Will you ever play ..... ACROBAT for us !!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop the torture and just play it for us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
grillocracy
Rattle & Hum at 30
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of "Rattle & Hum". Any chance of a return visit to Memphis for the occasion? We'd love to have you as part of the Songs of Experience tour!!! I'll even cook up the BBQ! #AskU2 #U2TheJoshuaTree2017
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