MISS PATRICIA M HEFNER ([email protected])
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 01:47:41, -0500
As someone who was fortunate enough to attend one of the Conspiracy of
Hope concerts, I have to agree that that show was a catalyst for U2's
breakthrough into superstar status. They cemented their role as the
"conscience of rock'n roll". Their previous album, Unforgettable Fire,
sold well here in the States, but it never cracked the Top Ten. The
Conspiracy of Hope tour happened in May or June, 1986. Less than a year
later JT entered the U.S. charts at #7. No, I'm not linking the quality
of the album with sales figures. But by then many, many people had
gotten to know U2 well enough to be prowling the record stores the day
JT was released. I should know--I was one of those people!! :-) In the U
.S, at any rate, the Amnesty tour stirred up some big time attention and
exposure for U2 in a perfect context for the band--promoting human
rights and dignity.
Pax,
Patricia
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