U2 opened the $1.8-billion Sphere in Las Vegas last night with the first of 25 shows dominated by its 1991 album 'Achtung Baby.'
at the brand new Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, ushering in the world’s most high-tech live music venue with a show dominated by its 1991 album.
The final portion of the 22-song, two-hour-plus show was nothing but hits, with “Elevation,” “Vertigo,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “With or Without You,” and “Beautiful Day.” The new single “” was played after “Elevation,” having just been released in both audio and video form the day prior. Opening night brought another milestone of sorts, as U2 performed for the first time ever without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who is recovering from health problems. He is being replaced at U2:UV Live by Dutch musician Bram van den Berg.The $1.
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