Show Notes
In between the two shows in Japan we meet up with Aaron from U2Songs. We talk about the U2 experience in Japan from all aspects, including the unique experience Aaron had attending an event hosted by Larry the day before the show. We discuss the role and future of U2 fan sites and of course we get to know Aaron and U2Songs more. How do tour rumours show up and evolve? What has it been like to collect and catalogue U2 for decades? We also get a glimpse of Aaron's incredible U2 collection full of uncommon U2 memorabilia.
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