U2 Draws Criticism For Selling Out

Chris Willman of Entertainment Weekly gave his thoughts and asked readers for thoughts on U2’s appearance during halftime of Sunday’s Super Bowl and whether the band had/should sell themselves out to corporate sponsorship. Willman said, “I get nervous seeing a band that wants to change the world – and has the power to reach hearts – relegating themselves to a subsidiary position to the spectacle of brawn. No matter what the viewing audience and impact, a group that plays a halftime show is essentially an opening act to the Patriots and Rams. Intermission music.” Read more.