U2 Vertigo Tour, 16-07-2005 Amsterdam Arena
As a music lover, a long time wish on my musical activities list was to see U2 perform on stage. They never made it to the Philippines and the only country in Asia they toured was Japan. Could it be because of budget limitations? Or were there not enough fans in Asia back then? I am more into their old music, circa 1980’s to the early 1990’s and in fact in their newer late 90’s albums, I only liked a few songs. That’s me in front of one of the entrances of the Arena Stadium in Amsterdam flashing the U2 concert ticket before the show started and the other foto shows litter a ll over the place! I guess U2 struck me most amongst the foray of rock bands because they are quite unique. First, I love the distinct U2 tune of the lead guitar, played by Edge, the mutts wearing member. Once you hear the typical screeching tune of the electric guitar, you just know by heart and soul that it’s U2. Secondly, they tackle social and political issues in their music and use their fame as well t...