Florida Man Admits To Driving On Sidewalks Often To Avoid Traffic
We’v seen it all here in Florida. Drivers routinely go the wrong way on the interstates. Alligators chomp golfers. Some activities are admittedly more dangerous than others. Take the case…
The man admitted to driving on the sidewalk often.
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)We'v seen it all here in Florida. Drivers routinely go the wrong way on the interstates. Alligators chomp golfers. Some activities are admittedly more dangerous than others. Take the case of the latest Florida man. Deputies in the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office say cited a driver earlier this week after they observed him driving on a sidewalk. Police responded after they recieved an email from a concerned citizen who attached a short video of a dark sedan being driven down a sidewalk. Further investigation found that the car had been seen on the sidewalk on several occasions recently. I don't think I have to tell you how dangerous it is to drive a car on a sidewalk, but I'm gonna do it anyway. Don't drive a car on a sideWALK! There are pedestrians over there! There are babies in strollers over there! During the investigation, deputies said the man admitted to driving on the sidewalks often to avoid congestion during rush hour. Once a deputy was sent to the scene, it didnt take long to catch a driver in the act. The officer saw the driver at 7 a.m. the following morning. The deputy said the man quickly jumped back into traffic once he saw the officer. It was too late, however. For the record, it's illegal to drive on a sidewalk. Sarasota Sheriff's Deputies thanked the citizen for brnging the incident to their attention. Source: ClickOrlando.com
U2's Best Ranked
U2 has been one of the biggest bands of the past 50 years and for good reason: Their catalog is a prime example of a band evolving and growing up before the eyes of the world.
So far, U2 has released 14 studio albums. Their catalog also features live releases, box sets, compilations and more. In total, they have sold over 175 million records worldwide.
The legend of U2 had humble beginnings. Its four members -- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. -- were all students at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin.
One day in 1976, Mullen Jr. put a flyer on the school's bulletin board searching for musicians to start a band. He was only 14 at the time. Among the people who responded were Bono (16), The Edge (15) and Clayton (16). The band's first practice was on September 25, 1976 in the kitchen of Mullen Jr.'s childhood home.
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Who would've thought all of this success started with a just simple post on a bulletin board and a practice in a kitchen?!
U2's list of accolades is nothing short of insane. They've won 22 Grammy Awards out of 46 nominations. In 2005, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2022.
In addition to those awards, they've been a massive tour draw. Per Pollstar, U2 has sold over 26 million tickets since 1980. Their tours have grossed a staggering $2.12 million. The only other act to make more money on the road is the Rolling Stones with $2.16 million.
With all of this mind, we thought we'd take on the daunting task of ranking U2's best song. Scroll through the list below to see which songs from their vast catalog we think are their 50 best!
50. “City of Blinding Lights” - ‘How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ (2004)
UMG49. “Two Hearts Beat As One” - ‘War’ (1983)
UMG48. “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” - ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ (2000)
UMG47. “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way” - ‘Songs of Experience’ (2017)
UMG46. “All Because of You” - ‘How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ (2004)
UMG45. “Mofo” - ‘Pop’ (1997)
UMG44. “Magnificent” - ‘No Line On the Horizon’ (2009)
UMG43. “Miss Sarajevo” - ‘Original Soundtracks 1’ (1995)
UMG42. “40 (live)” - ‘Under a Blood Red Sky’ (1983)
UMG41. “Salome” - ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing - EP’ (1992)’
UMG40. “The Saints Are Coming” - ‘U218 Singles’ (2006)
UMG39. “Electrical Storm (William Orbit mix)” - ‘The Best of 1990-2000’ (2002)
UMG38. “Staring at the Sun” - ‘Pop’ (1997)
UMG37. “Walk On” - ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ (2000)
UMG36. “The Blackout” - ‘Songs of Experience’ (2017)
UMG35. “The Wanderer (feat. Johnny Cash)” - ‘Zooropa’ (1993)
UMG34. “The Sweetest Thing” - ‘The Best of 1980-1990’ (1998)
UMG33. “Lady With The Spinning Head” - ‘One - EP’ (1992)
UMG32. “Dirty Day” - ‘Zooropa’ (1993)
UMG31. “When Love Comes to Town” - ‘Rattle and Hum’ (1988)
UMG30. “The Fly” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG29. “Out of Control” - ‘Boy’ (1980)
UMG28. “Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own” - ‘How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ (2004)
UMG27. “Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG26. “All I Want Is You” - ‘Rattle and Hum’ (1988)
UMG25. “Bullet the Blue Sky” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMG24. “Red Hill Mining Town” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMG23. “Love Is Blindness” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG22. “Elevation (Tomb Raider Mix)” - ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ (2001)
Elektra21. “Until the End of the World” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG20. “Ultra Violet (Light My Way)” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG19. “Please (Single Version)” - ‘Please - EP’ (1997)
UMG18. “Running to Stand Still” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMG17. “Last Night on Earth” - ‘Pop’ (1997)
UMG16. “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” - ‘Batman Forever’ (1995)
Atlantic15. “Even Better Than The Real Thing” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG14. “Angel of Harlem” - ‘Rattle and Hum’ (1988)
UMG13. “Mysterious Ways” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG12. “I Will Follow” - ‘Boy’ (1980)
UMG11. “New Year’s Day” - ‘War’ (1983)
UMG10. “Stay (Faraway, So Close!) - ‘Zooropa’ (1993)
UMG9. “Desire” - ‘Rattle and Hum’ (1988)
UMG8. “With or Without You” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMG7. “Beautiful Day” - ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ (2000)
UMG6. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMG5. “Pride (In The Name of Love)” - ‘The Unforgettable Fire’ (1984)
UMG4. “Bad” - ‘Live Aid (Live, 13th July 1985)’ (2018)
The Band Aid Trust3. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” - ‘War’ (1983)
UMG2. “One” - ‘Achtung Baby’ (1991)
UMG1. “Where the Streets Have No Name” - ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)
UMGThe OTHER Woodstock
Woodstock 50 has been a wild ride for months now, and it seems like the wheels are officially falling off with the recent announcements from a number of artists dropping out of the beleaguered festival.
Many have been quick to compare it to Fyre Festival, but that seems rather unfair. Woodstock 50's heart at least seemed to be in the right place, even if that place appeared to be incredibly chaotic.
So, to paraphrase Talking Heads, how did we get here? Here's a comprehensive timeline of Woodstock 50's history.
May 30, 2014: Michael Lang first hints at Woodstock 50.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang attends a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
February 11, 2016: Michael Lang says Woodstock 50 plans were "underway" along with potential expansion.
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesWOODSTOCK, NY - AUGUST 08: Producer Michael Lang attends the special screening of "Taking Woodstock" presented by the Woodstock Film Festival at Tinker Street Cinema on August 8, 2009 in Woodstock, New York. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Focus Features)
June 2017 & December 2018: Carlos Santana comments about Woodstock's 50th anniversary plans.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 14: Recording artist Carlos Santana speaks during a listening event for his upcoming album "Africa Speaks" featuring singer Buika at the House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on May 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
January 9, 2019: Michael Lang confirms to 'Rolling Stone' that Woodstock 50 would be taking place August 16-18.
Charles Norfleet/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 18: Michael Lang, co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969 attends the Richie Havens Memorial Celebration and Aerial Scattering of Ashes at Bethel Woods Art Center on August 18, 2013 in Bethel, New York. (Photo by Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)
January 30, 2019: Michael Lang discusses new Woodstock details, including "signature cannabis strain."
Brad Barket/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - JUNE 04: Michael Lang attends the "Woodstock 40th Anniversary" Blu-Ray release party at Hard Rock Cafe - Times Square June 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
March 5, 2019: 'Billboard' reports on Woodstock 50 financial, lineup rumors.
Three Lions/Getty ImagesAugust 1969: Pat McLean from Brighton Massachusetts, hangs her head as she waits beside a car at the Woodstock music festival. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
March 7, 2019: 'Variety' reports more artists booked for Woodstock 50.
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Robert Plant performs on the Pyramid Stage during day 2 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 28, 2014 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
March 19, 2019: Woodstock 50 unveils its full lineup, ticket on-sale date.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: A plaque marks the original site location as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
April 5, 2019: The Black Keys drop out of Woodstock 50
Alysse Gafkjen/Q PrimeApril 21, 2019: Woodstock 50 ticket sales are delayed due to lacking permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: Janet Huey holds her original concert ticket as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
April 29, 2019: Dentsu pulls funding, cancels Woodstock 50. Organizers say festival hasn't been canceled.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
April 30, 2019: Michael Lang issues statement on status of Woodstock 50, says investors had no right to cancel festival.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
April 30, 2019: John Fogerty comments on Woodstock 50 drama.
Craig Barritt/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: John Fogerty performs on stage during the 'Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Presents Collaborating For A Cure - 18th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction' on November 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation)
May 1, 2019: Artists not obligated to play, contracts were through original investor. Michael Lang says Woodstock 50 were close to obtaining all of the necessary permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 15: A fan flashes the peace sign during the concert marking the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival August 15, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York for one of the most celebrated music festivals ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tonight. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
May 6, 2019: Michael Lang accuses former investors of "illegally" taking $17M
Charles Norfleet/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 18: Michael Lang, co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969 attends the Richie Havens Memorial Celebration and Aerial Scattering of Ashes at Bethel Woods Art Center on August 18, 2013 in Bethel, New York. (Photo by Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)
May 15, 2019: Woodstock 50 organizers win court decision, say festival 'is on.'
Three Lions/Getty Images)Visitors to the Woodstock pop festival in New York State climbing the sound tower to secure a better viewing point. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
May 17, 2019: Woodstock 50 announces new financial partner, but still needs permits.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 14: A painted sign is displayed as the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival approaches August 14, 2009 in Bethel, New York. Babudro said, "It was such a feeling of freedom, to be around a group of people of your same heart, mind and soul." On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. for the most celebrated music festival ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place in Bethel tomorrow. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
June 11, 2019: Woodstock 50 loses venue site, producer partner.
Three Lions/Getty ImagesTorrential rain and thick mud at the Woodstock music festival result in some people removing their shoes to allow them to dry. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)
June 21, 2019: Woodstock 50 applies for new host site.
sevenMaps7/ShutterstockJune 26, 2019: Reports surface that Woodstock 50 organizers hadn't been in contact with booked artists.
Mario Tama/Getty ImagesBETHEL, NY - AUGUST 15: A fan flashes the peace sign at the start of the concert marking the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival August 15, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York for one of the most celebrated music festivals ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tonight. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
July 9, 2019: Vernon, N.Y. denies Woodstock 50's festival permit application.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Woodstock Music Festival co-producer Micael Lang addresses press and attendees during a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on August 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
July 11, 2019: Woodstock 50 organizers send plea to fans, ask for help in getting permits for new host site.
Maciej Bledowski/ShutterstockJuly 25, 2019: Woodstock 50 moves to Columbia, Maryland.
sevenMaps7/ShutterstockJuly 25, 2019: John Forgery becomes first artist to drop out of Woodstock 50 after venue change.
Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesST PAUL, MN - JULY 16: John Fogerty performs at the 2017 Starkey Hearing Foundation So the World May Hear Awards Gala at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on July 16, 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing Foundation)
July 26, 2019: Jay Z, Dead & Company drop out of Woodstock 50. Organizers release artists from contracts.
Craig Barritt/Getty ImagesVIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA - APRIL 27: Jay-Z performs onstage at SOMETHING IN THE WATER - Day 2 on April 27, 2019 in Virginia Beach City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Something in the Water)
July 29, 2019: A mass lineup exodus begins.
Omar Vega/HUBLOT via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 03: In this handout image provided by Hublot Carlos Santana attends the Hublot x WBC "Night of Champions" Gala at the Encore Hotel on May 03, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/HUBLOT via Getty Images)
July 31, 2019: Woodstock 50 is finally canceled
Liz Van Steenburgh/ShutterstockThey saw the man driving on the sidewalk...
