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U2
"Under a Blood Red Sky"

Released in 1983

U2 is a rock band from Dublin, Ireland that released their first record in 1980. It's fair to say they are one of a handful of bands that literally changed my life.

I was lucky to have a friend who used to grab records from the "import bin" at the record store long before anyone else I knew did. He turned me on to U2 very early on and my love for the band grew with each release.

They are the alt-rock world's equivalent of The Beatles.

"Under a Blood Red Sky" is my all-time favorite live album and I honestly can't imagine that ever changing... ironically, the concert was recorded on my birthday - something I never knew until many years later.

U2 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.


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UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


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