It is being reported U2‘s gig at London’s Wembley Stadium last night (15th) was the highest attended concert in the venues history.
An estimated 88,000 people attended the gig, meaning the band broke the existing record of 83,000 – held by both Rod Stewart and the Foo Fighters – fairly comfortably. U2’s innovative ‘claw’ stage was a crucial factor in the record, as it allowed organisers more room towards the front of the stage.
Michael Jackson holds the record for the most appearances at Wembley, having played there fifteen times in his career. Next up are veteran rockers The Rolling Stones, who have played there twelve times, followed by Madonna who has made nine appearances – a tally which will be surpassed by U2 when they play their second gig tonight.
Where the Streets have no name, August 14th, Wembley Stadium
U2 are already receiving rave reviews from critics for the gig, with one newspaper branding them ‘the best stadium act in the world.’ The set U2 played on Friday was:
Breathe
No Line on the Horizon
Get On Your Boots
Magnificent
Beautiful Day
Elevation
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of
Unknown Caller
The Unforgettable Fire
City Of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
MLK
Walk On
Where The Streets Have No Name
One
Mysterious Ways
Ultraviolet (Light My Way)
With Or Without
Moment of Surrender
After playing their final date at Wembley tonight, the band will move on to Hampden Park, Scotland on the 18th.