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Rocking in Memphis: U2's 50th Anniversary Fan Celebration U2 Turns 50: Fans Gather in Memphis for a 2026 Anniversary Meetup
Host Alice welcomes Scott and Valinda to the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast to discuss U2’s 50th anniversary and a fan-organized meetup in Memphis, May 15–17, 2026.
They reflect on
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U2 Turns 50: Fans Gather in Memphis for a 2026 Anniversary Meetup
Host Alice welcomes Scott Calhoun and Verlinda Henning to the Rock and Roll Field Trip podcast to discuss U2’s 50th anniversary and a fan-organized meetup in Memphis, May 15–17, 2026.
They reflect on the band’s longevity, the excitement around two surprise EPs (Days of Ash and Easter Lilly) and Propaganda issues, and why fans are eager to reconnect in person.
Verlinda, a Memphis native, and Scott explain Memphis’s deep musical and civil-rights significance, including U2’s Rattle and Hum-era ties to Sun Studio, Graceland, and the National Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
They preview community-centered meetup plans—group discussions, sightseeing, a fan showcase, and a service project—and describe how U2 fandom provides friendship, civic engagement, and personal meaning.
00:00 Fans Who Found Family
00:29 Welcome to Memphis Meetup
02:34 New Music for Year
4:57 Why Memphis Matters
08:44 Choosing the Host City
10:19 Accents and Local Flavor
11:38 Weekend Schedule Highlights15:35 What Fandom Means
19:15 How Far to Follow U2
21:40 Join In Anywhere
23:21 Podcast Farewell
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Meet Up Details: https://u2conference.com/memphis26/
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Erscheinungsdatum: 30.4.2026, 21:28:21
