If you think about it, the majority of victims last night are music fans, Bono said.
This is the first direct hit on music that weve had in this so-called War on Terror.
And its very upsetting.
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American band Eagles of Death Metal were playing a sold-out concert at the Bataclan when the attack began.
(The band got out safely,but a member of the groups crew was killed.)
These are our people, Bono said.
This could be me at a show, you at a show … Its a very recognizable situation.
All our thoughts are with the Eagles of Death Metal fans.
Early Saturday morning, the Islamic Stateclaimed responsibilityfor the assault, saying it was the first of the storm.
Frances President Francois Hollande hasdeclaredthree days of national mourning and troops are patrolling the capital.
It was canceled, honest, and I understand perfectly why, Bono said of the postponed shows.
Its up to the French authorities to decide when we can go back.
I think music is very important and that U2 has a role to play.
I cant wait until we get back to Paris.
He then remembered coming to New York just a month after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.
We played Madison Square Garden and it was just unbelievable.
You cant change us.
Youre not going to turn us into haters…
I hope thats the feeling in Bercy when we get back there.
But it now seems likely the rescheduled Paris shows will be the new end date.
Whether or not it will still air as a live special on HBO has not been determined.
you’re able to listen to Bonos interview in full below.
