Adam Clayton | The Tommy Tiernan Show

Tommy chats to Adam Clayton, bass guitarist of the rock band U2. Taken from Season 3, Episode 2 of "The Tommy Tiernan Show' in May 2019.
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[@raymck2115]

It's great to see an interviewer listen to his guests, let them talk freely, and build a great conversation. Adam is so cool and interesting. Great work, Tommy.

[@petervarley2477]

His style of interviewing reminds me of Dick Cavett in the 1970’s

[@rescue3878]

I've been a fan of U2 for close to 40 years. This interview was excellent. It's really great to hear Adam be so personal and open. I get the feeling that he's a really good person, and I'm glad to see him doing so well.

[@mariusd7803]

What a gentle, generous, articulate soul Adam is. Even with all the trappings of wealth, the struggle is real. He’s a legend. Also, well done Tommy! 👍

[@jenniferyoung7775]

4 friends who decided to share it all and give each other space at the same time. ❤

[@stevesmith581]

Such an amazing pair of kind, humorous and egoless men. No career to push, no new record to promote, just genuine heartfelt conversation about life, its battles and its victories… I’m so inspired by this…

[@sandersson2813]

@@stevesmith581 Egoless? Is that even a word? Tommy is wearing a stupid hat indoors to protect his fragile ego from his baldness.

[@dougiemiller5030]

​@@sandersson2813I'm pretty sure he is used to his baldness! Some folk just like wearing a hat. They're wearing jackets indoors as well mate. What does that mean??

[@CraigEggleton]

Came across U2 as a lost teenager in 1986 to say a band changed/saved my life is understatement. There are a couple of other guys in the band who get most of the air time so when Adam gives an interview it is a real treat. Thank you Adam.

[@GrahamsYouTube]

What a fantastic interview, Adam Clayton is so humble and not an ounce of ego

[@CarrigansGuitarClub]

We don't hear enough from Adam.....top bloke!

[@ronnieduignan]

terrific interview, Adam is a very humble grounded fella and a pleasure to listen to

[@olddogmusic1]

What a wonderful humble human he is.

[@Rlee571]

How interesting to hear Adam in full conversation. He’s always been so overshadowed in interviews with the band

[@TT_1221]

Alcohol is a real demon. It has destroyed so many lives. Adam is lucky and brave to have come through it.

[@tastewithjase]

This is brilliant. Us Brits don't know what we're missing with this show. Love Tommy and Adam comes across so well.

[@slothrr776]

"My thinking is not always reliable." I love that.

[@garylagstrom3864]

MY LETTER TO U2-1987 I saw you guys on the Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at MTSU-Middle Tennessee State University Saturday November 28th 1987. The Bodeans opened up for you. I remember at the time Larry had a crush on Wynonna Judd and she came out and sang a duo with Bono! I didn't have tickets to the show. A friend of mine drove us 3 hours from East Tennessee to see the show. We bought tickets at the box office for $18.50. We ended up 8th row center stage! I remember back then the band held back tickets for fans who were willing to make the drive and couldn't get tickets via phone or record store locations. Thanks again to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr for making a special album and tour! I was 18 and had just graduated High School that year! All the Best! Gary Lagstrom

[@U2er1972]

Great interview! I really enjoyed it. Always had huge respect for Adam (and U2) and this interview reiterate what a gentleman Adam Clayton is.

[@Loanguymatt]

Adam is so honest and his genuine personality is a service to humanity in this interview. He gives all he can. This is a reflection of the band and what they have done for us. He is real. Thank you Adam.

[@macktravels68]

What an outstanding interview! It was wonderful on so many levels. Adam seems like such a wonderful soul. Special.

[@geob3963]

Thank you Adam for sharing your music and your story. My life has benefited from your hard work and passion.

[@davidfarrell8451]

This is the best interview that Tiernan has done. Adam Clayton is a very vulnerable and interesting man.

[@stevemcmahon7676]

Adam by far is the coolest most genuine member of U2

[@sandersson2813]

Low bar

[@morisg2915]

Brilliant interview, very insightful and Adam’s intellect and eloquence has always been underestimated

[@scodomac]

Tommy is a great host! His style encourages honesty and authenticity. I really enjoyed that interview.

[@huishaai]

Great to hear Adam opening his heart to us, dear i say it, a look into his soul. Ill be revisiting this. What a mensch.

[@colinjamesyoung]

What a great interviewer Tommy is. Adam Clayton is a great interviewee. Good work from both.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Adam is a lovely man. Thank you Tommy. 🇨🇦❤️🇮🇪 U2 is now and always my religion band.

[@user-mq3ey4he1e]

There crap from a Dublin man

[@Halen0224]

He is duel citizen of uk and Ireland , he is actually an Englishman.

[@artprojectsnz]

Such a great interview, insight into 1/4 of the band - and a lovely, compassionate interviewer. Never easy. Well done both.

[@KPP365]

What a great interview. Tommy actually lets his guests speak and does not try and take the interview over. He is gifted at getter the best out of his guests.

[@joec0000]

What an amazingly humble guy an inspiration

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

I love how Adam’s garden has taken on his personality. First all the trees and then all the plantings have made it a magical place.

[@sovicidonji]

I wanted to comment how great Tommy is, you all did it. Adam is also a great and honest guest. You said it, too. I'll watch this again, as a journalist, recovering alcoholic, and U2 fan of many years.

[@user-st7kb4nw7i]

Best thing about this interview they didn't spend it talking about Bono.

[@MOOBOOSE]

They didn’t mention him at all

[@paulcochrane1028]

16 mins in….his comments on childhood trauma resonates. Tiernan planted seeds, Clayton grew narratives.

[@johntooher987]

What a great open and honest conversation.

[@jmillz713]

This is incredible. I don't think I've heard Adam speak this much ever. And to open up about drinking problems. I have a new favorite member of U2 now.

[@maynoldmoreno7888]

We still love you Adam! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@michaelbarton8379]

Brilliant. Two top blokes..

[@Jietche]

Grande Adam !!!! Tks for the music

[@OnlyElshafto]

Always loved U2..its ups and downs.cant be any other way with commercial music.good interview

[@garylagstrom3864]

U2-WAR album: Drowning Man: Drowning Man is really a love letter to Adam Clayton from the band. He was not religious and was using drugs and drinking sporadically that became a problem when he missed a U2 show because he was drunk and couldn’t be found. In every U2 interview when each band member asks what’s their favorite U2 song without fail Adam always says: Drowning Man. Bono, Edge, and Larry were Christians and wanted to help Adam see there was a better way to live life and the power of a higher being! Boy, October, and War definitely show the band as a whole minus Clayton as believers in God and Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. So at its heart it’s about three guys wanting to see their band mate and friend stop drowning and this song is their life preserver to Adam.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

He missed the gig the night before they filmed. The 2nd night gig went live around the world and became the live in Sydney VHS. I was lucky enough to be at both concerts in my youth.

[@claudineharvey8738]

Adorable Adam ❤️. Such a wonderful 1:1 - a biography would be a great read ..🤔. Nice to hear from the quiet ones, for a change 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@freddyrivera]

Wow! Simply put, what a GREAT interview.

[@nicennice]

Great interview.

[@JamieFear-w7q]

Adam Thank-you, at the beginning of the recovery journey myself, hearing you speak and how you have carried on so successfully is inspiring, thanks Mate - PS I saw you in CHCH New Zealand a few days after the Sydney thing and you rocked it!!

[@peruseperusing5027]

What a great interview!! :)

[@andrewdale9246]

Wow , never knew about any of his problems . Loved Adam before but love him even more for talking about his problems which I can relate too . Plus his hair is Fxxkin Mint 😁😁😁

[@toomylight2311]

Lovely lovely guy. ❤

[@JaneKellie-i9y]

Such a Down to earth interview. The Interviewer always has a balance of asking questions & letting the guest answer freely. The Tommy Tiernan Show is a real possession for Dublin City , for Ireland , aswell as a real sense of Connection to the world and Beyond.

[@eviemc]

Omg, amazing interview ❤, great to see. U2 are amazing. I grew up on Joshua tree ❤

[@roycarder6179]

That could have gone on for another two hours and I’d have stuck with it…Fantastic interview ..Tommy is a class act in respect to his interviewing skills and Adam he instantly grabs your attention with his insight into his world …was lucky to see U2…ZOOROPA Tour back in the 90s Roundhey Park Leeds ..they where Sublime

[@Mujcanal]

Great interview, well done !

[@JCdoulos74]

That’s a man who has a lot a character! Adam Sr salute you 🫡 AND WHAT A BADASS BASS PLAYER

[@guyrose2239]

Wonderful …. Thank you Adam 🤗

[@jw_au]

Amazing interview, super insightful questions…

[@rangerwhite5165]

Been a fan since buying Under A Blood Red Sky in the early 80s. He looks great. Very much maligned as a bassist. Him and Larry are the backbone of U2.

[@spaceape9606]

That's a good interview.

[@BrookoOT1878]

Top guy

[@tastas8554]

Music seems to water the spiritual side of ourselves

[@paulbrown7681]

Incredible honesty.

[@scorpius1672]

Adam is a legend

[@jasonfallon4968]

Great to be here on my own 😂

[@maxbialystock254]

What a thing it would be for Tommy to be on Joe Rogan. Shake the world

[@dustykeleher]

Wow. great interview.

[@user-ju1os1bm8d]

Amo este.tipo.y u2...la humildad de los grandes ese es mi adam!! ..

[@Timpriestley]

I love listening to Adam (in the few occasions he gets to talk...) He should do more stuff by himself.

[@jenniferyoung7775]

He and Edge do side projects often.

[@terribrown4178]

Loved it💕

[@willielarsson9651]

First time viewer, really great show. Powerful. You interview approach brings out the best in your guests. I'm going to check out more. Thanks

[@samirbhavsar4916]

Love Adam!! ❤

[@jamesmorris5537]

Nice HUMBLE Chap

[@Saywhatnow-o3w]

Adam’s a good lad☘️

[@benking8610]

Fantastic interview!

[@markbrooks5781]

Lovely stuff this is , absolutely fascinating. 👏

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

It’s interesting that Adam was only five when he moved to Dublin but he still has a full on English accent. 😀

[@alanoconnor7417]

You won't lose a posh accent living in Malahide!

[@jaysterling26]

I think his first school had the English/ Welsh curriculum - therefore, British teachers plus his family had the same accent? The Edge apparently had a Welsh accent with his family but a Dublin one with others. Incidentally, I was probably born in the same room ( well, same hospital) as The Edge, then again, Billy Bragg may have been born there as well.. oh, well..

[@whynotbekind]

no disrespect to dave but i'd be, er, bragging more about the bard of barking part of this story.

[@MrCryian]

Nice to see Roy Keane interviewing Adam..

[@samueljwarner]

40 years? Closer to 50 years really.

[@natmanprime4295]

wow i thought he disliked the album unforgettable fire! i remember him saying Pride was he only track he liked on it or something. i'm glad about that

[@michaelthomas-pi2dt]

Nice guy.

[@Dignity4allhumanity]

Heard a whisper bono is organising a gig in the humanitarian tunnels of Gaza

[@edwardkelly9584]

Sit up straight Tommy.

[@schizophrenicfrank7]

All seeing Eye.👀

[@stevesmith581]

Probably not a word but I was referring to Mr. Clayton not the guy in the silly hat

[@Rob1nson]

Terrible start from interviewer, but a lovely ending.

[@ReggieDunlop100]

Tommy nails it at 7:50….U2 blew it chasing commerce over art. For example, No Line on the Horizon could have been another great album. Instead they obsessed over sales by putting too many cr@p pop songs on it. They have lost their way since

[@johncoltrane7899]

Agree. They started writing songs for stadiums. Wish they'd go back to experimentation as that's where they're exciting.

[@thedudeabides3138]

There’s a massive drop off in quality from when their longtime collaborator and producer Steve Lillywhite left them. Their work with Brian Eno was when they were at their zenith, that “sound” that they morphed into post Rattle and Hum which made them sound so bravely different just disappeared when he no longer worked with them. Now all their work just sounds flat and uninteresting….and that is something you could never say about their earlier work right up to Zooropa.

[@whynotbekind]

completely agree. am i the only one in the world who thinks thaf 'passengers' is their masterpiece? imagine if they had carried on down that road with brian ... it would have been a much more interesting radiohead-type musical journey and would probably still have had stadiums on the way ...

[@kennethabbott4866]

They ruined their legacy by being never Trumpers, he is a perfect example of what they sing about, that put them in flake category!

[@Saywhatnow-o3w]

What was Trump doing dancing with Jeffrey Epstein?

[@katoness]

Not a big fan of U2, always thought Clayton was up his own arse, age seems to be a good thing for him.

[@jude999]

The only guy who looks better now than he did 40 years ago. The interviewer is a bore.

[@mrdeafa25]

His hairdresser has worked miracles covering a receding hairline with that quiff that just hangs in mid-air.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

You are mad with jealousy, how's your hair today

[@DonHalli]

Thats a full head of hair. He's looking great. Good on him.

[@gargdallas5564]

What a horrible interviewer kept the atmosphere grim quiet hospital waiting room like or was it my boy Adam Clayton in his style of long answers idk Sure cover his downs in life, but what about his base playing???

[@Chief_Brody]

*bass

[@rocketboy9127]

F.hell...😮 didn't know all this shit.... l alway tought tha he Was ok 👀

[@selenesimonson9930]

An addict is always in recovery.

[@user-re9fu2ov6u]

Wake up Ireland 📢 these are pathetic scripted interviews the pay the guests a fortune . Tell everyone how too pronounce wordssss . Embarrassing . .