U2’s Bono: “Coldplay are not a rock band. I hope that’s obvious”
nme.comU2‘s Bono has insisted that Coldplay “are not a rock band” while defending the group from being “judged” under those rules by music fans.The Irish rock musician was speaking on the BBC Sounds eight-part series Music Uncovered: The Genius Of Coldplay presented by Greg James.
The series unpacks the band’s journey with the help of fans, fellow musicians and key people involved with their journey.It also includes clips from artists like Stormzy and Griff who reflected on what the band meant to them.
Speaking specifically about ‘Clocks’ from second studio album ‘A Rush Of Blood to the Head’, Bono remarked: “It just sort of sticks to you, tighter than time itself.”The frontman added that he remembered “punching the air in a manly but not aggressive way” when he first heard the hit song, “and then the feeling of, ‘oh, this is just better than anyone else’s song at the moment’.”The musician continued: “I should mention Coldplay are not a rock band.
I hope that’s obvious. There is something much more interesting going on there like the Isley Brothers or something.“They should not be judged by rock rules… Rage is the river running under most rock formations.
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