As far as bands from Ireland go, there is one that sits head and shoulders above the rest. In fact, you could say that U2 tops the vast majority of pop rock bands in the world today simply due to epic size of their global fan base. The most obvious member of the group is a celebrity in his own right, lead singer and guitarist Bono, but but let us not forget legendary members like Adam Clayton on bass, Larry Mullen Jr on drums, and The Edge on guitars and keyboard.
This band has toured the world over and over again, releasing a seemingly unending stream of chart topping pop blockbusters such as Sunday Bloody Sunday, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, I Will Follow, The Fly and more. When it comes to churning out the hits, U2 has been able to do it with awe inspiring regularity and manage to hold true to not only their Irish roots, but also their commitment to social causes that affect some of the world’s poorest and most overlooked populations. This band has truly dedicated themselves to the cause of helping others and it is a huge part of what has made them so well loved the world over.
In terms of sheer musical achievement, the band’s legacy extends far past any pop music charts. In fact, to date they have sold over 150 million albums and have already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To many, the name U2 is synonymous with rock music itself. From alternative rock to dance music to Irish folk music tinged ballads, this band has built up a career that extends far beyond the scope of most other bands in the world today. They have never shied away from controversy and are well known for their steadfast support to groups like Amnesty International and other global human rights causes the world over.
If you are hoping to see this band live in 2011 then you had better hurry because everyone knows just how quickly tickets sell out. Their current 360 Tour has already completed its first leg in 2009 and now the band will bring its live show to Mexico and the United States for 2011. Is it still possible to see U2 these days? Indeed it is, but the tickets are not cheap and they are not easy to get a hold of. You will need to be diligent in order to find the best deals, but the 360 Tour does promise to be one of the most epic in U2 history. In fact, some have already begun to say that it is one of the most epic in music history.
U2 Tour Dates 2010
4/9/2011 7:00 PM @ Estadio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo – Sao Paulo, Brazil
4/10/2011 7:00 PM @ Estadio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo – Sao Paulo, Brazil
4/13/2011 TBD @ Estadio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo – Sao Paulo, Brazil
5/14/2011 9:00 PM @ Aztec Stadium – Mexico City, Mexico
5/21/2011 7:00 PM @ Invesco Field At Mile High – Denver, CO
5/24/2011 7:00 PM @ Rice Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT
5/29/2011 7:00 PM @ Canad Inns Stadium Winnipeg, Canada Sunday
6/1/2011 7:00 PM @ Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton – Edmonton, Canada
6/4/2011 7:00 PM @ Qwest Field Seattle, WA
6/7/2011 7:00 PM @ Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum – Oakland, CA
6/17/2011 7:00 PM @ Angel Stadium – Anaheim, CA
6/18/2011 7:00 PM @ Angel Stadium – Anaheim, CA
6/22/2011 7:00 PM M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore, MD
6/26/2011 7:00 PM @ Spartan Stadium – MI – East Lansing, MI
6/29/2011 7:00 PM @ Sun Life Stadium (Formerly Dolphin Stadium) – Miami Gardens, FL
7/2/2011 7:00 PM @ Vanderbilt Stadium – Nashville, TN
7/5/2011 7:00 PM @ Soldier Field Stadium – Chicago, IL
7/8/2011 7:00 PM @ Hippodrome De Montreal – Montreal, Canada
7/9/2011 7:00 PM @ Hippodrome De Montreal – Montreal, Canada
7/11/2011 7:00 PM @ Rogers Centre – Toronto, Canada
7/14/2011 7:00 PM @ Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
7/17/2011 7:00 @ PMBusch Stadium – Saint Louis, MO
7/20/2011 7:00 PM @ New Meadowlands Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ
7/23/2011 7:00 PM @ TCF Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, MN
7/26/2011 7:00 PM @ Heinz Field – Pittsburgh, PA
