U2: 4 Ever Gr8

In response to Robert Hilburn’s review of the U2 concert at the Coliseum (“U2, Not Quite the Real Thing,” June 21):

Being a loyal and faithful fan of Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry since the beginning of the ‘80s, I’ve seen my share of U2 concerts, from the bare bones of the “October” tour through “The Joshua Tree” and “Zoo TV” tours and their current “Popmart” outing.

To compare this tour or any future ones to “Zoo TV” is unfair. The concert was immediate and endearing.

Our section was more interested in the intimacy Bono provided with his comments to the crowd. If there were any doubts that U2 connected with the crowd, they were gone whenever the band lowered its volume and, on more than one occasion, allowed the crowd to sing its songs, sometimes louder than the band itself.

“Zoo TV” was an incredible accomplishment that will never be equaled, and U2 should not be expected to attempt to top itself. It is a group with heart, soul and genuine longevity.

TOM YOSTEN

Tustin