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10 Albums That Saved a Band's Career

Joe Robinson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:01:32 +0000

Every once in a blue moon, a band puts out an album that's so powerful and successful that it provides something few artists ever get: a second chance. From stadium bands rebounding from flops to indie hopefuls doubting their futures, the acts featured on our list of 10 Albums That Saved a Band's Career -- an inventory we put together with our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock -- found themselves at a crossroads. Fortunately

Bono Says U2 Recording New Album, Reveals Working Title

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:01:30 +0000

Bono has revealed the working title of the next U2 album, which will be the band’s 13th studio effort. Are you ready? Drumroll please … It may be called ’10 Reasons to Exist.’ “Within the band, we’ve been calling it ’10 Reasons To Exist’ – but I will tell you we might have at least [...]

Paul McCartney, Bono Top List of Richest Lead Singers

Dave Lifton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:19:39 +0000

Three weeks ago, we learned that Ringo Starr is the world's richest drummer. Now, the same website lists Starr's former bandmate in the Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney, as the most valuable lead singer (and presumably, bass player) in the world.

JACK's Throwback Concert Photos

Brad Hohman — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:32:11 +0000

Thanks to everyone that came out to JACK's first ever Throwback Concert with some of the best tribute bands you will ever see. It was easy to close your eyes on the beach and imagine you were actually at a Tom Petty, U2, Bruce Springsteen or Van Halen concert when you were actually listening to Full Moon Fever, El

See U2′s 'Boy' Cover Model All Grown Up

Dave Lifton — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:17 +0000

Posing for one album cover is rare, but to be on three is almost unthinkable. As a child, Peter Rowen, a Dublin-based photographer appeared three times on the cover of albums by U2. Rowen knew the band through his older brother Guggi, who was friends with Bono. That led to the cover of their 1979 [...]

U2 Singer Bono Denies Facebook IPO Made Him World's Richest Rock Star

Dave Lifton — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:22 +0000

The initial public offering of Facebook on Friday (May 18) may not have been as successful as many had expected. But even if it had done better than closing at only 23 cents more than the opening price, it would not have put Bono up with Paul McCartney in the exclusive Billionaire Rockers Club as had been initially believed.

Top 5 U2 Songs Just In Time For St. Patrick's Day

Staff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:08:54 +0000

Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! What better way to celebrate than listening to a band straight from Dublin, U2. Here are my five favorites from this fantastic band. 5 All Along the Watchtower [COVER] I found this version very recently and it’s quickly become one of my favorite renditions of the song. Of [...]

U2, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters Among Top Tours of 2011

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:00:35 +0000

As 2011 draws to a close, Billboard has released its list of the year’s top-grossing tours — and while veteran acts didn’t dominate the box office as heavily as they have in recent years, plenty of classic rockers spent the year playing to sold out arenas.

U2′s Bono Is Sick of His Own Voice!

Jack FM Staff — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:41:39 +0000

U2's frontman Bono says that he very rarely listens to himself on the radio, cause he's sick of own his voice. That's because he's not listening to himself on Jack FM.

In a pre-taped interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Bono said "If I hear our songs on the radio I tend to turn them down."

5 Songs For Thanksgiving [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Pete Colosimo — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:26:42 +0000

While there are very few songs dedicated to Thanksgiving, there are plenty that deal with the topic of appreciating what you have or spreading good will. Here are five songs that will help you realize the true meaning behind the holiday we’ll all celebrate on Thursday. 5 'Strangers' by the The Kinks This [...]

Bono Brings Blind Guitarist From Crowd Onstage at U2 Concert [VIDEO]

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:30:09 +0000

Adam Bevell is a huge U2 fan. He’s been to a dozen of the Irish band’s concerts, and danced with his wife to U2 favorite ‘All I Want Is You’ during their wedding. The 32-year old father of four is also blind. At the U2 concert in Nashville, Tennessee he attended last Saturday he held [...]

Yes, It's Here… Judgement Day! [VIDEOS]

Nicole Sabuda — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:44:40 +0000

Hey, if this is the end, we might as well give you a few songs to rock out to. I mean really you think we would go down without a little music?! Enjoy it while you can!

Rock n' Roll Drinking Song For Your St. Patty's Parade [VIDEO]

Nicole Sabuda — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:30:44 +0000

It's St. Patty's Day weekend! Check out a few of our favorite songs from Jack FM that can also be used as drinking games for this glorious holiday! Let us know if we missed any or maybe just what your favorite one is!

5 Most Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Performances Ever [VIDEOS]

Staff — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:27:02 +0000

For its first couple decades of existence, the Super Bowl halftime show featured marching bands or “Up With People”-type musical medleys. Unfortunately, but the only folks who really got excited about those performances were the families of the performers.

Over the last 20 years, the Super Bowl halftime stage has become home to top hits and the increased star powers of popular musical acts.

We’ve compiled a list of the five most memorable of these legendary Super Bowl halftime shows, which should be the ones the Black Eyed Peas try to match when they take the field this weekend at Cowboy Stadium.

Artist Spotlight: U2

Nicole Sabuda — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:04:11 +0000

No one runs more in one day than Bono does duing one of U2′s concerts! Here at Jack FM we wish we had half of his energy. Just watching him exhausts us. So this week’s Jack FM Artist Spotlight goes to U2! Above: The filming of “Where the Streets Have No Name” with a live [...]

U2 To Release Limited-Edition Vinyl EP Next Month

Staff — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:10:15 +0000

U2 is preparing to offer vinyl enthusiasts something for their collections. Variety.com reports that the Irish rockers will issue “Wide Awake In Europe,” a limited-edition live EP on November 26th. The three-track album features live recordings of “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight” and “Moment of Surrender” from 2009′s “No Line On [...]