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Bono Blames Bad Performance on him NOT Getting On His Boots

In an ironic turn of events, Bono has blamed his lack of boots for his performance at this summer's Glastonbury Festival. According to the singer, his shoes had no traction and the stage felt like an ice rink following the rain fall. Obviously, this meant that the U2 frontman couldn't...

Before They Were Big: UK Edition

Have you ever wondered what musicians did for a living before they became rich and famous? This time, Before They Were Big will take a look at UK artists to satisfy your curiosity--at least until the next edition.Ozzy Osbourne - Black SabbathOzzy Osbourne is probably best known as the frontman...

Top 10 Albums Of 1991

It's hard to believe, but it's already been 20 years since 1991, the year Michael Jackson was pushed off the music charts and a new fad known as grunge became a mainstream success. There were tons of great records that came out that year including Jackson's Dangereous, Smashing Pumpkins' Gish,...

U2 One Covers

Back in 1991, U2 released their album, Achtung Baby. While there were several memorable singles that came from that record, the song One, ended up being one of U2’s biggest hits. Many bands have tried to cover it since its release, however few manage to match up to the original...

Best Ending Credit Songs in Movies

A  carefully placed song after the screen goes dark can keep the audience sitting down for an extra few minutes in a movie theater. Today we're taking a look at ten of the best end credit songs in (Hollywood) movies. The only catch is that the music must fit the...

Irish Bands for Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patty’s day is just around the corner which means that celebrations are in order. What would a Saint Patrick’s Day party be without some green ale and music? No worries, UpVenue’s got you covered on the music front with these songs from bands who are of Irish decent.B*witchedOkay, let's...

Top 10 Rock Acts To Look Out For In 2009

2009 has the potential to be a huge year for rock. With so much going on, it’s only fair to give you the top ten list of rock acts to look for this year. Ready, set, rock!Rise AgainstAlthough their most recent album, Appeal To Reason, was released in October 2008,...