Friday Roundtable: The power of live performances, part 2

U2, 'The Joshua Tree' tour
Singer Bono (L) and Bass player Adam Clayton of the band U2 perform during U2 "Joshua Tree Tour 2017" at MetLife Stadium on June 28, 2017, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Mike Coppola/Getty Images

U2 is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album "The Joshua Tree" with a tour that stops in Minneapolis Friday night at US Bank Stadium.

Last week, we asked two huge music fans — who also happen to be an English literature professor and a mayor — to rank the best performances they've ever seen.

This week, we spoke with three musicians about the performances that shaped their careers.

Guests:

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Brother Ali, a hip hop artist and activist.

John Munson, a bassist and songwriter. He's best known for his work with Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare and The New Standards.

Cameron Kinghorn, leader of the funk ensemble Nooky Jones.

Use the audio player above to hear the full conversation.

Correction: In the radio broadcast, Kerri Miller inaccurately said U2 will begin a three-night run in Minneapolis. They will be performing in Minneapolis for one night only.