1. Every month we put an U2 fan in the spotlights, the fan of the month June of 2014 is user Alvin. Read along for the interview we had this this U2 fan.


    Tell us something about yourself, who are you and what do you do for a living?
    Hi, my name is Jan, I'm from The Heart Of Europe (how is Prague called). I'm 37 years old (but I feel like 25 ). My occupation is Land Surveyor (Geodesist). I spent one and 1/4 of year in Vancouver, BC, Canada where I was working in restaurants. I want to come back to Vancouver one day (but not working in restaurants). I love both cities, and I would love to live here and there

    How did you become a fan of U2, tell us how it happened?
    I've noticed some songs in 80's and remember I loved New Year's Day. But I've started to be fan in 1993 when my friend borrowed me a cassette (yes, it was about cassetes those days) with Dublin 93 concert. So those were the days I fell in love with U2.

    Where do you most prefer to listen to U2?
    Of course, live, on their shows
    But I could listen to them anytime (in work, at home, on ways to somewhere). And it always gets my mood up. It is great about music... You could have bad day (or days), but there is always some music what cheers you up.

    What do you think of Bono's charity works?
    I think it's good thing and I appreciate it, he's doing a lot for it. But I'm not happy when he speaks about it too much on concerts. I would like if he separates those things. That's what I didn't like on Vertigo tour and it ruined songs like Streets and One... On 360 it was okay... few words about it and that's enough. Charity shows are something else, but U2 shows are abour their music, not charity. Maybe someone would disagree with me, but this is how I feel it.

    What does your U2 collection look like? What kind of stuff do you have and how is it organised?
    I've got all CD's and DVD's and except for NLOTH deluxe (which is too big) everything is in shelves with many many bootlegs (CD's, DVD's, looseless and mp3). It takes some space and my girlfriend thinks I'm crazy and complained about it in first years of our relationship But she gave up few years ago and take it as part of me

    If you could go back in time, which U2-era would you like to be in, and why?
    I would love to be fan in JT times and I'm curious how would be my reaction to sound change in 90's - 90's is my favourite era

    Does anyone in your family or one of your friends like U2? If so, did they introduce you to U2, or did you "convert" them?
    As I've said before, one my friend "converted" me in early 90's and I foud many other friends because of U2 (they are the same "maniacs" as me). But of course I've cconverted some people too, at first my girlfriend and she loves them too (She was at 11 shows with me. Just in 1997 we didn't know each other, and Prague 97 show is the only one without her).

    How did you hear about U2start?
    At first I found U2start because of bootlegs. I was browsing forums because of that... but then I found I can speak with people with the same interest and in few years U2start started (sic!) be the only U2 community I'm member of. Now I check it few times every day and probably couldn't live without that

    How did U2start (or other forums) influence your music preferences? Did U2 fans influence you liking other artists?
    Of course I found many interesting artists thanks to people on forums... It's always good to explore new corners of music and I hope I have influence to others too... that's great thing on communities like this.

    What are your hobbies and interests away from U2, musical or otherwise?
    I love concerts and travelling, which is good to combine. I've seen many great places thanks to live shows, mainly U2.So I attend many shows and festivals, and besides that I love mountains, hiking, sports (and some active, not just in TV), movies, books and (and it is my girlfriend's favorite hobby of mine ) cooking.




    Thanks for this interview Alvin!

    Note: Our crew members randomly pick fans of the month, you can't sign up for it.
  2. Nice read Jan !!

    You didn t mention tennis ! i thought you were a big fan

  3. Not really big fan of tennis, but like it. It is included in "sports" I love Ice Hockey as sport no.1
  4. Cool... I like to read the fact besides being a U2fan you also worked in the restaurant in the past... me too (I was waiter)

    This was a fun interview and you have a similar opinion to mine on Bono's charity works..
  5. Originally posted by fleavox:Cool... I like to read the fact besides being a U2fan you also worked in the restaurant in the past... me too (I was waiter)

    This was a fun interview and you have a similar opinion to mine on Bono's charity works..

    Reastaurants are fun, but not for long. One year is enough. I was dishwasher first three months, the rest of the year I was server assistant. You can't be server in Canada if you don't have perfect english and wine knowledge... But it was great experience and I met some very nice people there
  6. Originally posted by Alvin:[..]

    Not really big fan of tennis, but like it. It is included in "sports" I love Ice Hockey as sport no.1

    ahhh ok ...i see you on tennis topic many times ( and with a lot of awesome results for you )

    Do you like soccer /football too ...which is you team ?
  7. Originally posted by patou2:[..]

    ahhh ok ...i see you on tennis topic many times ( and with a lot of awesome results for you )

    Do you like soccer /football too ...which is you team ?

    I like football but not fan of any team. But if I had to choose, it would be Arsenal or Barca.

  8. haha but none from your country ??
  9. Nope. Our league sucks. Just czech teams in champ or euro leagues.
  10. Nice reading. Congrats, Alvin
  11. Originally posted by Alvin:[..]

    Reastaurants are fun, but not for long. One year is enough. I was dishwasher first three months, the rest of the year I was server assistant. You can't be server in Canada if you don't have perfect english and wine knowledge... But it was great experience and I met some very nice people there

    Yes... I think all job could be fun not for long... always made we meet nice people... in restaurant my work were fun during some months, but.. you know... after many days doing the same with the same people and no improvements the things will be boring haha

    I was waiter for 1 year and five months and still do it in some weekends, but isn't more my main job.