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U2 plays surprise 50th anniversary shows in Dublin
Hindustan Times··15h ago
U2 played surprise 50th anniversary shows in Dublin Friday at Mount Temple school and a Bewley's cafe balcony. Over 1,000 fans filled a central street for an hour set opening with I Will Follow. The band announced album Carnaval de Luz for November 13 and single Silencio. It said Torn with Dolly Parton was her last recorded vocal.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans who reached central Dublin heard an hour-long set without prior ticket sales for the cafe balcony show.
- Carnaval de Luz releases November 13 with the new single already announced.
- School students and staff formed the audience at Mount Temple, where the band members first met.
What's Happening
- Larry Mullen reportedly posted a drummer-wanted note at the school about 50 years ago.
- The set included "With or Without You" and "Out of Control" alongside newer material.
- Crowds sang "Happy Birthday U2" before the balcony appearance.
From school noticeboard to balcony set
- The band's first rehearsal was on September 25, 1976, per the report.
- U2 released its debut album four years later before global success in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Parton died last month; "Torn" carries her final recorded vocals per U2's statement.
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