While everyone was gearing up for the holiday festivities, he delivered an unexpected onstage surprise that sent waves of excitement through fans.
On Christmas Eve, Bono shared the stage with fellow Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May as they performed Darlene Love’s "(Christmas) Baby Please Come Home” along with the band as they played acoustic guitars, violin, clarinet and percussion.
U2's Bono made a surprise appearance yesterday alongside Imelda May to sing "(Christmas) Baby Please Come Home" at The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin pic.twitter.com/eU0lLYwN59
— ? Rock History ? (@historyrock_) December 25, 2025"It was just the four of us in a room, trying a new song and going, 'What's that feeling? Oh right, that's chemistry,” Bono said, as cited by BBC, adding, "We had it when we were 17. We've had it over the years, but you lose it sometimes, [especially because] the way music is assembled these days is not friendly to that chemistry. But isn't it strange that it's just got to the moment when just bass, drums, guitar and a loudmouth singer sounds like an original idea. That's where we're at in 2025."
The 64-year-old musician admitted that being unable to play with U2 was challenging, but it gave him a new appreciation for the experience of playing and creating with them.
"It was difficult being away because of injury," Mullen Jr. shared. "So I'm thrilled to be back in a creative environment, even if I'm not 100% there and I've got some bits falling off. It's just the most extraordinary thing. When I was away from the band, I missed it, but I didn't realise how much I missed it."
Lady Gaga (2nd L), The Edge, Bono, Bram van den Berg, and Adam Clayton of U2 perform onstage at U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere on October 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation
At the time, Mullen Jr., who was still recovering, was temporarily replaced by Bram van den Berg, drummer for the Dutch band Krezip.
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