Because of the 45 year jubilee of the Rotterdam De Kuip stadium as a concert venue, a short look back at the shows I witnessed there.
Tag: U2
Mar 14 2023
Birthday gifts
Through the years I have been given many (musical) presents for my birthday. My sincere gratitude to all who have blessed me with their gifts!
Jul 13 2020
Live Aid, the day the world cared (and wanted to see music)
On July 13th, 1985, the most important and impressive concert of the 1980s took place in London and Philadephia: the benefit concert Live Aid. A look back.
Jul 29 2017
U2, 07/29/2017
3½/5: The end could have been different/better, but The Joshua Tree performance was great. One Tree Hill was impressive!
Mar 03 2017
U2: From Pinkpop through the desert to the supermarket
U2: From my first encounter (Pinkpop 1981) through 30 year old The Joshua Tree to personal favorite: 20 year old Pop.
Oct 21 2016
The best 12-inches
The medium 12-inch or maxi-single became hugely popular during the 1980’s. It created some beautiful music. A (small) inventory.
Mar 20 2016
Concerts, top 50
Coming after the album top 50, I present the 50 best concerts I witnessed before my 50th birthday!
Sep 13 2015
U2, 09/13/2015
4½/5: At the very last moment I bought tickets to this concert and was blown away by an extremely hungry, energetic and motivated U2. By far the best U2 concert I ever witnessed!
Jul 20 2009
U2, 07/20/2009
4/5: U2 in great form. Definite highlight I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight was stunning!
Jul 31 2001
U2, 07/31/2001
2½/5: Not a real memorable concert, except the piece of When I Get Home Bono sang as a tribute to Herman Brood, who had died three weeks earlier.
Jul 19 1997
U2, 07/19/1997
4/5: The tour accompanying my favorite U2 album Pop. I thought the mix of rock and dance was bold and it had turned out perfectly.
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