U2's 1981 Concert History

U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures.

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U2 had 153 concerts in 1981 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 18, 1981
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Ripley's Music Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 17, 1981
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Center Stage Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 15, 1981
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Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nov 14, 1981
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Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 13, 1981
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JB Scott's Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 04, 1981
U2 / The Psychedelic Furs

Rockpalst - Live

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Metropol Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Nov 03, 1981
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Fabrik Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Nov 01, 1981
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Lantaren Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Oct 31, 1981
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Stokvishal Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
Oct 30, 1981
U2 / Phantom Limb
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Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Oct 29, 1981
U2 De Harmonie Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
Oct 28, 1981
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Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Oct 26, 1981
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Élysée Montmartre Paris, Île-de-France, France
Oct 25, 1981
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Zaal Lux Herenthout, Flanders, Belgium
Oct 24, 1981
U2 Brielpoort Deinze, Flanders, Belgium
Oct 23, 1981
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October Tour

Ancienne Belgique Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Oct 22, 1981
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October Tour

Élysée Montmartre Paris, Île-de-France, France
Oct 21, 1981
U2 / Comsat Angels
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Dacorum Pavilion Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Oct 20, 1981
U2 / Comsat Angels
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Tiffany's Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 19, 1981
U2 / Comsat Angels
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Locarno Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [806-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [809-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [810-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [811-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [817-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [799-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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U2 on May 19, 1981 [525-small]

U2
May 19, 1981
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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U2 / Altered Images on Jan 27, 1981 [736-small]

U2 / Altered Images
Jan 27, 1981
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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U2 / Regina Richards and Red Hot on May 31, 1981 [110-small]

U2 / Regina Richards and Red Hot
May 31, 1981
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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U2 / kamikazee klones on May 11, 1981 [222-small]

U2 / kamikazee klones
May 11, 1981
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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U2 / Romeo Void on Mar 20, 1981 [571-small]

U2 / Romeo Void
Mar 20, 1981
 San Francisco, California, United States
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U2 / Kamikazi Klones on Mar 28, 1981 [934-small]

U2 / Kamikazi Klones
Mar 28, 1981
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Classic Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Vyrzukhisuc-Artiest
Alternative Dance
Arena Rock
Alternative Pop
Permanent Wave
Irish
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
Ireland
Political
Pop/Rock
College Rock
Irish Rock
Irlande
1980
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2011 45 concerts
2010 67 concerts
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2007 7 concerts
2006 36 concerts
2005 132 concerts
2004 12 concerts
2003 12 concerts
2002 9 concerts
2001 131 concerts
2000 22 concerts
1999 9 concerts
1998 21 concerts
1997 86 concerts
1996 4 concerts
1995 3 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1993 64 concerts
1992 117 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 5 concerts
1989 56 concerts
1988 8 concerts
1987 121 concerts
1986 11 concerts
1985 67 concerts
1984 55 concerts
1983 100 concerts
1982 72 concerts
1981 153 concerts
1980 129 concerts
1979 78 concerts
1978 49 concerts
1977 8 concerts
1976 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 16, 2024

This was at the old (now demolished and replaced) Green point Stadium. An awesome concert.. never forget Bono starting to sing to the crowd "Shosholoza" when the stadium took over. With a band entering via a huge Lemon! What more could you ask for haha

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