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August 15, 2009 – London, England – Wembley Stadium

Posted by SPun2U on Aug 15, 2009 in U2 360° - 1st Leg - Europe, U2 360° Tour | Comments Off

Opening Act(s): Glasvegas, The Hours
Setlist:
Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day, Until The End Of The World, New Year’s Day, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Stand By Me, Stay (Faraway, So Close!), Unknown Caller, The Unforgettable Fire – A Day Without Me, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Remix), Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride (In The Name Of Love), MLK, Walk On, Where The Streets Have No Name, One, Bad. Encore(s): Ultra Violet (Light My Way), With Or Without You, Moment Of Surrender.

U2′s The Edge Pays Tribute To Les Paul

Posted by SPun2U on Aug 14, 2009 in News & Rumors | Comments Off

U2 guitarist the Edge has paid tribute to late guitar pioneer Les Paul in a message posted on the Irish band’s official website.

Referring to Paul as “a legend of the guitar and a true renaissance man”, the 48 year-old is a long time Les Paul guitar user.

He said: “Les Paul disproves the cliche that you can only be famous for one thing. His legacy as a musician and inventor will live on”.

The Edge – real name David Evans - went on to conclude that Paul’s “influence on Rock and Roll will never be forgotten.”

Les Paul, who died in New York yesterday from complications after suffering from pneumonia, is also known as the inventor of the multi-track recording technique.

- Gigwise

Wembley’s biggest gig: U2 perform in front of record-breaking 88,000 fans

Posted by SPun2U on Aug 14, 2009 in Tour News | Comments Off

The record for the biggest audience at Wembley Stadium was broken when U2 performed there last night.

More than 88,000 people attended the gig, breaking the record held by Foo Fighters, who appeared in front of 83,000 fans last year.

The extra capacity for U2 was made possible by a 64ft-high stage, the tallest in the world, called The Claw.
Bono, Edge

The four-legged, crab-like construction ensured that there was more room for fans.

Frontman Bono said: ‘The Claw means more people can fit into the shows and everyone will be closer to the action.’

Show director Willie Williams, who developed the solid steel contraption, added: ‘It’s a really amazing spectacle – when you are on stage all you can see is people.’

U2′s tour has seen the group perform at a number of outdoor venues, including Barcelona and Zagreb.

- Daily Mail

August 14, 2009 – London, England – Wembley Stadium

Posted by SPun2U on Aug 14, 2009 in U2 360° - 1st Leg - Europe, U2 360° Tour | Comments Off

Opening Act(s): Elbow, The Hours
Setlist:
Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day – Blackbird, Elevation, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of, Unknown Caller, The Unforgettable Fire, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Remix), Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride (In The Name Of Love), MLK, Walk On – You’ll Never Walk Alone, Where The Streets Have No Name, One, Mysterious Ways. Encore(s): Ultra Violet (Light My Way), With Or Without You, Moment Of Surrender.

August 10, 2009 – Zagreb, Croatia – Stadium Maksimir

Posted by SPun2U on Aug 10, 2009 in U2 360° - 1st Leg - Europe, U2 360° Tour | Comments Off

Opening Act(s): Snow Patrol, The Hours
Setlist:
Breathe, No Line On The Horizon, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Beautiful Day, Mysterious Ways, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of, Unknown Caller, The Unforgettable Fire, City Of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight (Remix), Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride (In The Name Of Love), MLK, Walk On, Where The Streets Have No Name, One. Encore(s): Ultra Violet (Light My Way), With Or Without You, Moment Of Surrender.