U2 Announces 2010 360 Tour Opening Acts - Lenny Kravitz, Interpol, The Fray and more

[Shawn Bonneau]

U2 actually offered opening slots to other bands, but got turned down (famously MGMT). Interpol kinda sounds like Snow Patrol, vocalwise

SMB

 

[Galeongirl]

The "cause" of their rift? Bit of a stretch don't you think?

I think he means that because of the rift they weren't able to open.

 

[BVS]

I think he means that because of the rift they weren't able to open.

Yeah, I was wondering about that, that's why I put it in question form. Good example of why proper grammar is important...

 

[U2FanPeter]

The "cause" of their rift? Bit of a stretch don't you think?

Kurt declined Axl opening slot offer and birthday invitation
Kurt took some jabs at GNR in the press
MVA backstage stuff

Wasnt' that the pattern of events. U2 also wanted Nirvana when they blew up in late 91 and they started ZOOTV in early 92, but they went with Pixies as an altrnate choice.

 

[powerhour24]

Interpol kinda sounds like Snow Patrol, vocalwise

Say what? Gary Lightbody's got melody, Paul Banks... he's got monotone.

 

[djerdap]

Tokio Hotel in Germany, U2tour.de reports!

edit: Nevermind fellas, don't want to be cruel... April Fools! I did admittedly buy it for a minute or so...

 

[bollox]

Some my say U2 have had good opening acts or their fans are open minded, but I've seen some very cold shoulders for some great acts. PJ Harvey in particular.

THIS
I distinctly remember an Elevation show where some clueless chick behind me said 'Omigod, she's like Courtney Love!' during the first minute of PJ's set. Ugh.

 

[RedRocksU2]

Guns And Roses replaces Lenny Kravitz???

story on u two dot com.
whoa!

 

[corianderstem]

Jesus Christ, this is going to be an annoying day.

 

[RedRocksU2]

sad smiley

 

[lauramullen]

If that is an April Fool's joke, it is not funny.

 

[sonichka]

THIS
I distinctly remember an Elevation show where some clueless chick behind me said 'Omigod, she's like Courtney Love!' during the first minute of PJ's set. Ugh.

In Vancouver her reception was very poor. The crowd was loud and basically ignoring her, from what i remember. Her sound was aweful too.

Man, if only GNR took Lenny's place. then i wouldn't feel so bad having to see the fray.

 

[gvox]

U2 actually offered opening slots to other bands, but got turned down (famously MGMT). Interpol kinda sounds like Snow Patrol, vocalwise

SMB

Has this MGMT story been coraborrated by anyone other than those drugged up scenesters? Seriously, maybe they're just full of shit!

 

[lauramullen]

In Vancouver her reception was very poor. The crowd was loud and basically ignoring her, from what i remember. Her sound was aweful too.

Man, if only GNR took Lenny's place. then i wouldn't feel so bad having to see the fray.

I remember PJ. She was loud and I couldn't understand anything she said.

 

[Outsider]

Guns And Roses replaces Lenny Kravitz???

story on u two dot com.
whoa!

hahahaha!

Oh man, seriously , if that was true I wouldve been a very happy camper.
Sha na na na na na knees, knees...

 

[Sicy]

atu2

RT @U2tour: Snow Patrol and Razorlight are support acts in Denmark and Finland Snow Patrol und Razorlight als Vorbands in D?nemark und Finnland - U2 News - U2tour.de

 

[Sicy]

atu2

RT @U2tour: Snow Patrol and Razorlight are support acts in Denmark and Finland Snow Patrol und Razorlight als Vorbands in D?nemark und Finnland - U2 News - U2tour.de

 

[Popmartijn]

atu2

RT @U2tour: Snow Patrol and Razorlight are support acts in Denmark and Finland Snow Patrol und Razorlight als Vorbands in D�nemark und Finnland - U2 News - U2tour.de

This is also confirmed on U2.com: U2.com > U2 360? Tour
Snow Patrol in Horsens, Denmark, August 15 & 16
Razorlight in Helsinki, Finland, August 20 & 21

 

[The_Edge89]

In summary, the final official confirmation from u2.com states the following:

U2360° Tour Leg 3: North America 2010

Opening act: Lenny Kravitz

· 2010-06-03 - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Rice-Eccles Stadium
· 2010-06-06 - Anaheim, California, USA - Angel Stadium
· 2010-06-07 - Anaheim, California, USA - Angel Stadium
· 2010-06-12 - Denver, Colorado, USA - Invesco Field

Opening act: The Fray
· 2010-06-16 - Oakland, California, USA - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
· 2010-06-20 - Seattle, Washington, USA - Qwest Field
· 2010-06-23 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Commonwealth Stadium

Opening act: Interpol
· 2010-06-27 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - TCF Bank Stadium
· 2010-06-30 - East Lansing, Michigan, USA - Spartan Stadium
· 2010-07-03 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Rogers Centre
· 2010-07-06 - Chicago, Illinois, USA - Soldier Field
· 2010-07-09 - Miami, Florida, USA - Land Shark Stadium
· 2010-07-12 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - Lincoln Financial Field
· 2010-07-16 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Hippodrome de Montréal
· 2010-07-17 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Hippodrome de Montréal
· 2010-07-19 - East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA - New Meadowlands Stadium


U2360° Tour Leg 4: Europe 2010

Opening act: Kasabian
· 2010-08-06 - Turin, Italy - Stadio Olimpico
· 2010-08-10 - Frankfurt, Germany - Commerzbank Arena
· 2010-08-12 - Hannover, Germany - AWD Arena

Opening act: Razorlight
· 2010-08-20 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium
· 2010-08-21 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium

Opening act: Snow Patrol
· 2010-08-15 - Horsens, Denmark - CASA Arena Horsens
· 2010-08-16 - Horsens, Denmark - CASA Arena Horsens
· 2010-08-25 - Moscow, Russia - Luzhniki Stadium
· 2010-09-03 - Athens, Greece - Olympic Stadium
· 2010-09-06 - Istanbul, Turkey - Atatürk Olympic Stadium

Opening act: One Republic
· 2010-08-30 - Vienna, Austria - Ernst Happel Stadion
· 2010-09-11 - Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadion
· 2010-09-12 - Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadion
· 2010-09-15 - Munich, Germany - Olympiastadion

Opening act: Interpol
· 2010-09-18 - Paris, France - Stade de France
· 2010-09-22 - Brussels, Belgium - King Baudouin Stadium
· 2010-09-23 - Brussels, Belgium - King Baudouin Stadium
· 2010-09-26 - San Sebastian, Spain - Estadio Anoeta
· 2010-09-29 - Seville, Spain - Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla
· 2010-10-02 - Coimbra, Portugal - Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
· 2010-10-03 - Coimbra, Portugal - Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
· 2010-10-08 - Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

interpol, eh?

boo.

 

[4U2Play]

Glad MGMT blew off U2's opening slot this summer. Saw them the other day in SF, thought they were boring -- they stood behind their instruments the whole time and acted shy (despite the screaming mass of teenaged girls):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYlrvmmENlk

 

[Sicy]

According to rumors, Oakland is getting TWO opening bands, both are lame. What about other dates? Or are we the only unfortunate lucky ones?

 

[Spoutnik]

The bass player of Interpol has left the band.

 

[corianderstem]

Well, that's inconvenient.

 

[MoodyJ]

According to rumors, Oakland is getting TWO opening bands, both are lame. What about other dates? Or are we the only unfortunate lucky ones?

Who is the rumored second band?

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

The bass player of Interpol has left the band.

 

[Sicy]

Who is the rumored second band?

Moonalice - Tour

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

Moonalice - Tour

I have never heard of this band.

 

[lauramullen]

Me neither. 9pm that night isn't going to come fast enough.

 

[MoodyJ]

Moonalice - Tour

Interesting