Word: u2
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Popular music would not be the same without the influence of Van Morrison, the social consciousness of U2, or the refreshing, if controversial, frankness of Sinead O'Connor...
...that and anachronistic too. Proudly so. "We come from a weird generation," Hutchence explains. "We were born on the cusp between the '70s and '80s, like U2 and Simple Minds. The whole live thing was very prominent in those days, before people made or broke their careers through video. We're an anachronism. But a good one. We're enjoying...
...their image. The issues they address in their music reflect a much more pronounced concern with people--both on an individual and societal level--than is common in today's bands. This focus, however, does not extend to the political level. For now, they will leave that to U2. Their commitment to staying real and performing great music about important issues sets them apart from the multitudes of aspiring bands as an anomoly...
...Evelyn F. Murphy, a liberal proponent of active government, blasted Fanueil Hall with U2 and Billy Joel early this year, moments before announcing her Democratic candidacy for the November governor's race...
...U2: Rattle and Hum (Island, 1988). In which the rockers with the decade's biggest reach and most tender conscience discovered America, and outdid themselves, besting even their breakthrough The Joshua Tree album...