DMB vs U2 A Comparitive Essay
... While Dave Matthews Band and U2 seem different on the outside, they actually are very alike in certain respects. ... U2 formed over in Ireland in 1978, when the band members Larry Mullen (drums), Adam Clayton (bass), The Edge (guitar) and Bono (vocals) were still students at Dublin’s Mount Temple Music School. ... On The other hand, DMB formed in a bar in Virginia were Dave Matthews was bartending. ... They too have produced many hit singles and albums: however, since they’ve only been playing for about half the time as U2, they often don’t receive as much respect as is deserved. ... U2 also attracts a strong fanbase. ... U2 sings very pop-sounding songs, and while they have many good songs, most of their music sounds pushed and fake. ... Overall, the similarities outweigh the differences between the Dave Matthews Band and U2.