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Uncovering U2: A Look Back at the Band’s Early Years

Take a journey back in time with us! We're uncovering U2's early years with rare old images, amazing stories and the incredible concerts they played before they became a global phenomenon. Check it out!
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U2 is one of the best bands in the history of our planet, and they’re from Dublin. We wanted to dig up some great old images of the band before they were amazingly popular. Also, check out this interesting story about the concert they played the night before John Lennon was shot. 

Here is U2 with Brian Eno in 1984. The band recorded with Eno and Daniel Lanois for the album ‘The Unforgettable Fire’.

Source: NME

U2 recording the video for ‘A Celebration’ in Dublin in 1981. Stop by the ‘U2: The Early Years’ photo exhibit to see more of these live, backstage and studio shots of the legendary band.

Source: NME

Bono on stage at Ireland’s Slane Castle in 1980, supporting Thin Lizzy on tour.

Source: NME

U2 a long time ago

Source: Vanyaland

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