A story about U2

@JudyEv (361013)
Rockingham, Australia
August 16, 2025 8:37pm CST
Our son told us a funny story while he was home. But first some facts in case you don’t know these things. There is an Irish rock band called U2 which you might have heard of. The lead singer is Bono and one of the guitar players calls himself ‘the Edge’. The son that lives in Ireland plays double bass, and his jazz group were asked to play for a U2 Christmas party a couple of years ago. The group were in the corner of a room playing background music for Bono and his invited friends. During a break, one of our son’s group went off to the toilet. As he passed through a doorway, the Edge was just coming out. By coincidence, they were both wearing similar coats. The Edge said ‘nice coat’ and the other lad was able to say ‘you too’ (U2). Photo of my son with his double bass, taken some years ago.
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@FourWalls (77911)
• United States
21h
Handsome young man, your son! That’s a funny story, and super cool. They could have hired pretty much anyone, but to get a jazz band..and YOUR SON’S jazz band at that!!!
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
I have a funny one about Van Morrison too. Maybe I'll write about that too.
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@Fleura (32359)
• United Kingdom
17h
@JudyEv Tell us, tell us!
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
15h
@Fleura @FourWalls I'm just about to post it.
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• United States
19h
Cute
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
17h
Thanks
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@Jenaisle (16215)
• Philippines
22h
Your son is handsome. He's lucky to have that exposure. I've heard of U2; I am familiar with “With or Without You.” I prefer Westlife, the Irish boy band.
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
He has a 9-5 job now and doesn't play his bass so much.
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@allknowing (151826)
• India
20h
Music runs in your veins and your family That is a good one about U2 (you too)
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
He is now playing banjo with groups that play traditional music.
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@LeaPea2417 (38242)
• Toccoa, Georgia
2h
That's funny. Yes, I know who U2 is.
@Fleura (32359)
• United Kingdom
17h
Love the photo! That's a cool story, and funny!
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@JudyEv (361013)
• Rockingham, Australia
15h
You wouldn't get a chance like that too often, would you?
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@LadyDuck (481777)
• Italy
8h
Your son is a handsome man, I would say that he took from you. I have heard of U2, that is a nice story.
@RasmaSandra (88063)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
That is an amusing story. Your son is a handsome fellow.
@LindaOHio (198021)
• United States
15h
Great picture. Your son must be really good to be hired by U2.
@Beestring (15751)
• Hong Kong
15h
That is funny! Nice photo.