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1985 U2 Madison Square Garden concert ad...
1985 U2 Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item # 716330
January 29, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 29, 1985
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* First Madison Square Garden performance
* "The Unforgettable Fire" tour advertisement
Page 69 has a terrific full page advertisement for "U2" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was there inaugural performance at the iconic venue.
AI notes: On April 1, 1985, U2 performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of their Unforgettable Fire Tour, supporting their fourth studio album. The concert featured a powerful setlist including “A Sort of Homecoming,” “Bad,” “New Year’s Day,” and “Pride (In the Name of Love),” along with covers like “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” The show highlighted U2’s shift toward a more atmospheric and textured live sound, incorporating socially conscious themes and sequenced arrangements. This performance marked a key moment in the band’s rise to global prominence.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 128 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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