U2's 1979 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 78 concerts in 1979

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 29, 1979
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Arcadia Ballroom Cork, Munster, Ireland
Dec 26, 1979
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Howth Community Centre Howth, Ireland
Dec 23, 1979
U2 / The Threat
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Dandelion Market Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Dec 18, 1979
Doll By Doll / U2 The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 1979
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CBS Studios London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 1979
U2 Windsor Castle London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 14, 1979
U2 Dingwalls London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 1979
U2 Brunel University Student Union London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 1979
U2 / The Idiot Dancers The Bridge House London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 10, 1979
Medium Medium / U2 Moonlight Club London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 08, 1979
Talking Heads / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / U2
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Electric Ballroom Camden London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 1979
Talking Heads / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / U2
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Electric Ballroom Camden London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1979
Dolly Mixtures / U2
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The Rock Garden London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 04, 1979
U2 Hope & Anchor London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 03, 1979
U2 100 Club London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 1979
Fashion / U2 The Nashville Room London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 01, 1979
Dolly Mixtures / U2
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Moonlight Club London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 1979
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Arcadia Ballroom Cork, Munster, Ireland
Nov 23, 1979
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Trinity College Dublin Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Nov 20, 1979
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New University of Ulster Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Dolly Mixtures / U2 on Dec 5, 1979 [021-small]

Dolly Mixtures / U2
Dec 5, 1979
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Dolly Mixtures / U2 on Dec 5, 1979 [022-small]

Dolly Mixtures / U2
Dec 5, 1979
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Talking Heads / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / U2 on Dec 7, 1979 [117-small]

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Dec 7, 1979
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Talking Heads / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / U2 on Dec 8, 1979 [120-small]

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Dec 8, 1979
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Rock
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Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Classic Rock
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Post-Punk
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Arena Rock
Alternative Pop
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Irish
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
Ireland
Political
Pop/Rock
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2019 22 concerts
2018 71 concerts
2017 80 concerts
2016 5 concerts
2015 89 concerts
2014 14 concerts
2013 4 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 45 concerts
2010 67 concerts
2009 83 concerts
2008 13 concerts
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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