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Frank Barsalona is born in Staten Island, New York City, USA. he will achieve success as a music biz talent agent and concert promoter of legendary status, working with Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds and more.Tony Orlando releases a new single, At The Edge Of Tears, on Epic Records in the USA.
The Sharks, Johnny And The G-Rays and The Def-Ayds play in a benefit for Amnesty International at The Edge, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Bono of U2 unexpectedly joins Simple Minds during their concert at Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Europe.
U2's Unforgettable Fire tour plays at The Congress Centre, Hamburg, Germany, Europe.
On their Unforgettable Fire tour, U2 play at the Rudi-Sedlmayerhalle, Munich, Germany, Europe.
On their Unforgettable Fire tour,
The Longest Day concert at Milton Keynes Bowl in the UK is headlined by U2, but also features R.E.M., The Ramones, Billy Bragg, The Faith Brothers and Spear Of Destiny.
U2's Joshua Tree tour plays the first of three nights at the Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
In Simi Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA, after seven days of jury deliberations, all five officers accused of the brutal battery of speeding suspect Rodney King are aquitted of assault and three of the five are aquitted of using excessive force. This is despite the existence of video footage clearing showing the battering. The jury's decision sparks off several days of rioting in Los Angeles. The attack on King and the subsequent riots will inspire several songs including We Had to Tear This Motherfucka Up by Ice Cube, April 29, 1992 [Miami] by Sublime, L.A.P.D. by The Offspring, The Day Tha Niggaz Took Over by Dr Dre, Livin' On The Edge by Aerosmith, We Shall Be Free by Garth Brooks, Like A King by Ben Harper, Rodney King by The Boo Radleys and Burn by Jughead's Revenge.
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On their Vertigo tour, U2 play the second of two nights at The Honda Center, Anaheim, Los Angeles, California, USA.
In an Australian newspaper interview, Liam Gallagher of Oasis describes U2 as 'wankers' because they watch videos of their performances immediately after coming off stage.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by Paul McCartney with U2 is the highest new entry in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the USA, entering at No48. Mariah Carey remains at No1 with We Belong Together.
U2 play at The Parc De Sports Charles Ehrman, Nice, France, Europe, supported by Keane and The Zutons. 
American music trade publication Billboard reports that U2 had the top-grossing tour of 2005. More than three million people attended their sold-out 90-date Vertigo tour which grossed $260m (£146.6m). The Eagles took $117m (£66m) from 77 shows and Neil Diamond grossed over $71m (£40m). The Top ten is rounded out by Kenny Chesney in fourth place with $63m (£35.5m), Paul McCartney $60m (£33.8m), Rod Stewart $49m (£27m), Elton John $45.5m (£25.6m), The Dave Matthews Band $45m (£25.3m), Jimmy Buffett $41m (£23m) and Green Day $36.5m (£20.5m).Garth Brooks, James Taylor, Jennifer Nettles, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Sheryl Crow perform liveon the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during an inaugural event for president-elect Barack Obama in Washington DC, USA.
City authorities in Barcelona, Spain, Europe, announce that they may fine U2 for excessive volume during rehearsals in the District of Les Corts for their latest world tour. The band allegedly rehearsed until midnight with sound levels measured at up to 70 decibels.
Glastonbury Festival 2010 gets into full swing on its third day at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, UK. Acts appearing today include Rolf Harris, Gorillaz, Vampire Weekend, The Flaming Lips, Groove Armada and Brian Kennedy. Mick Jones (The Clash/Gorillaz) celebrates his birthday at a backstage party, with guests including Kate Moss.
On their 360 Degree tour U2 play the second of two nights in Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland, Europe, supported by Razorlight.On their 360 Degree tour U2 play the first of two nights in Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia, Oceania, supported by Jay-Z.On the seventh leg of their 360 Degree Tour, U2 headline Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, Somerset, UK.
On the seventh leg of their 360 Degree Tour, U2 play at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, supported by Interpol.
Having lost its core funding, the British Music Experience museum in London, UK, closes down, and announces that it is seeking a new home.
During an Apple product launch in Cupertino, California, USA, U2 perform The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone), a track from their new album, Songs of Innocence. They then reveal that the entire album is to be released free of charge on iTunes.
Bono of U2 crashes on his bicycle in Central Park, New York City, USA, and is taken to Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center for five hours of reconstructive surgery because of fractures to his face, shoulder and arm.On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play the second of two nights at The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California, USA, supported by The Lumineers.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play at The NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA, supported by The Lumineers.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play at Bonnaroo Music Festival, Great Stage Park Manchester, Tennessee, USA.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play at The Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supported by The Lumineers.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play the first of two nights at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, supported by The Lumineers.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play at The US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, supported by Beck.
On their 51-date The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, U2 play at SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, California, USA, supported by Beck.
Baraka, Focus, Glass Hammer, Haken, Heavy Mellow, Moon Safari, Sons of Apollo, Steve Hackett, Stick Men and Thank You Scientist play in the Cruise To The Edge aboard MS Brilliance of the Seas, Tampa, Florida, USA.1938 |
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