Jules Hall - Guitar
| Hailing from darkest, deepest Sheffield Jules has been a guitar player for over 11 years and a U2 fan for over 20 years. His first introduction to the Irish band was watching Live Aid back in 1985, the obsession gradually grew from there and he's since attended many U2 concerts around Europe including Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, London, Prague, Paris and Slane Castle. So not quite as much of a U2 nut as Andy, but not far off! Jules' first guitar was a 21st birthday present and he's been playing ever since. His musical career began when he was living down in London. 'Dues' were paid in various covers bands in and around London before the *ELEVATION* U2 Tribute was founded. When the band had finally called it a day in 2006 they had played venues across the south-east of England and also completed 2 multiple-date tours of Finland. Having moved back up to Sheffield Jules embarked on a project to build a U2 Tribute in the South Yorkshire area. Unfortunately it didn't work out. But some useful contacts were made..... including a certain Eddie Rayner... So when Rattle and Hum's original guitarist Nick was taken ill in November 2007 Eddie gave Jules a ring and asked if he could stand in - 2 rehearsal later he was given the green light. Jules says: "Although I was brought in only as a stand in for Nick I now gather his illness may stop him playing for a considerable time. I understand that he was a big factor in making Rattle and Hum such a renown band and hope I can do justice to his legacy. All the best Nick." Equipment: Fender Stratocaster "Black on Black" with custom maple neck - as used by Edge on Under a Blood Red Sky film Les Paul Gold-top - As used by Edge since the Popmart tour Sunburst Es-335 (for studio use) Takamine GS series electro-acoustic Vox Ac-30 - As used by the Edge on practically every album and tour Boss GT-5 multeffects Vox Top boost pedal |  |