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Jenn Lane2 years ago

This is how U2 fans find each other in the wild: you just call out, “How long…” and see who calls back, “To sing this song.” And then you know you’ve found your people.

Jo D.2 years ago

And we found our way. Thank you lads. Until next time 💜

Zooropalg2 years ago

I think I will regret all my entire life not to be able to see U2 in Las Vegas 😔

Tom Griffin2 years ago

Can’t believe I witnessed that and it was only a few hours ago.

Kevin Smith2 years ago

U2 end their run at The Sphere in Las Vegas playing 40. The Edge playing bass, just like he did when they ended “U2 at Red Rocks” 40 years ago. So beautiful. Seeing U2 at The Sphere will always go down as one of the best concert experiences of my life ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Marc Peterson2 years ago

Best concert I’ve ever seen

Dan I Cook2 years ago

Damn wish I could have went…unfortunately like a lot of folks it’s way to expensive for the middle or poorer classes to afford. Sucks…..

U2Memes 2 years ago

That was incredible!!!! What a show and tour. Now, will they dream everything again? Mexico los espera con los brazos abiertos

dani mattei2 years ago

Until next time @U2 come back soon 🙏🏻

Lets Go Canes.com2 years ago

40 days, my 40th U2 concert over 40 years of Fandom, & the best rendition of "40" to date. Night made, alllll of it spectacular. Thx to the boys from Dublin, see you next time. 🙏🏾❤️

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