While playing in Toronto, Monday night, July 6, U2 tribute band ACROBAT gets their dream fulfilled as they were invited onto stage to play Desire. Great Job.
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@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video Jim. To everyone who has liked and commented so far, thanks for the warm words. We had the time of our lives in that moment. None of it was planned by U2 as far as we could tell, we just tried to be near the "e" stage so they would see us. Desire was not on the setlist that night, but Bono made a split second decision and the rest is history. Many of you have wondered what it felt like and to be honest the best feeling of all was looking at our favourite band - Bono, Edge, Adam and Larry (especially!) and also looking out at the audience and seeing nothing but smiles, joy, happiness and pure energy. It's a moment we will never forget and we are forever grateful to U2 for gracing us with that experience. We made a multi-cam mix of it which shows the entire story a bit better, if you'd like to relive it as did the 12 or so other people who so kindly sent us their footage. Its here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbxdn7WCz52WZ3k.html . Thanks again for all the love and support. Cheers, ACROBAT
@JimboSlimbo363 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you... I remember chatting with you at the hideout after the show... Someone asked earlier what Bono said to you at around the 4:09 mark... I heard "I've always wanted to meet you... " Then it sounded like "...Don't quit your work" but I could be wrong.
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
@@JimboSlimbo36 haha yes! He says: "I've always wanted to meet you - love your earlier work" - which to me was a witty play on him meeting his younger self (some have said theres a slight resemblance to "young Bono" haha). He's quick on his feet with the jokes!
@suitinaute3 жыл бұрын
@@u2tributeacrobat That is one of the best things I've ever seen. Fantastic.
@rallypoint13 жыл бұрын
That has to be the BEST fan interaction I have ever seen!!! You guys rocked it!!! Bono came out with the harmonica but you had beat him to it. You guys were also spot on!! I can’t believe what I just saw!! Cheers from SoCal!! “Where the streets have no name” was filmed.👍🏼
@clairebibby61983 жыл бұрын
What wonderful experience for all of you. Watching this clip shows how U2 are so humble and gratuitous towards tribute band and fans!! Love it
@scryptyc42953 жыл бұрын
Love how Adam and Larry just stand down at the side of the stage seeing what their fans see. Respect guys..
@YellowWalkman3 жыл бұрын
Such respect.
@graeme17443 жыл бұрын
Now thats a band that looks after its fans.
@btreece74373 жыл бұрын
Pretty gracious of U2 to do this for these guys pretty cool
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
One of the most non egotistical groups I have ever heard of. How impressed I am and they are huggers. Wow!!!! Thank you for sharing!
@MyVideos-fm7ug4 ай бұрын
Yet, people get this impression that Bono is this “ego maniac”, which is clearly not true. An ego maniac would never invite this sort of thing. David Lee Roth would never be having this kind of “nonsense”… that’s how he would see this I did watch something where Bono did say that during ZOO TV he got a bit lost in himself… which I can easily see happening playing those elaborate of shows for the first time. But I think Bono also noticed that in himself and was able to snap back to reality
@entwinedturnip3 жыл бұрын
I was there. Nice to actually see it up close!
@Aceroxx023 жыл бұрын
Never liked U2. Talented guys, just not my thing...BUT...this right here...THIS is amazing. What a thrill this must have been for the tribute act!
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
A very honest and gracious comment. Thank you
@scoonman3 жыл бұрын
This actually happened at a show I was at in Nashville… U2 are genuine… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZl5qKqZ0bnFhGg.html
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
@@scoonman would have loved to see U2. They are genuine!
@jimcudasnyder2 жыл бұрын
I've loved this band since 1980. Being a 12 year old boy from Lafayette, Louisiana and drawing a kindred spirit with a band from Dublin, I've never given up on "my band". Their rise to incredible fame has not jaded their humanity. This video is proof that in a world where people struggle for significance, U2 reminds us all of the power in humility and honoring each other as humans. Cheers to music. Cheers to unity. Cheers for peace as a nation and as a planet.
@u2tributelive2 жыл бұрын
You are so right J.S. - they / Bono have mastered the fine art of really pausing to respect and honour a fellow person who just has a big dream and wants to go for it. Cheers to you thank you for the kind words.
@tdurb03 жыл бұрын
If this happened to me, I could die happily knowing I’d never have a better five minutes in my life
@askledhead6 жыл бұрын
One of the best feel good videos on KZfaq.
@nickgeorgiou77703 жыл бұрын
This is every young kids dream to be a Rock Star and good on U2 for making these guys boyhood dreams come true
@mattabouttrails3 жыл бұрын
Good on U2 for letting these guys indulge in an amazing experience.
@cdncitizen47003 жыл бұрын
So this is the U "squared" version ! ... Nice of Bono & Co to share the moment with fans....
@paulustarsus3 жыл бұрын
From a neighbour of Bono's near his original Sycamore Road, Bualadh Bos ar fad 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇪💚☘
@TheSouthpaw7253 жыл бұрын
What a thrilling once in a lifetime opportunity!
@funkmasterdub3 жыл бұрын
How incredible to emulate their heros by playing with them. Just wonderful.
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
Must have been surreal
@Rangerteam23 жыл бұрын
Was in the lower bowl for this night with U2.....Amazing energy! Really miss the live rock shows
@rachelhawkins21276 жыл бұрын
❤️Larry gave the drummer his drumsticks❤️🥁
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
You are right, how awesome!
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
Nice
@gunnerseven77243 жыл бұрын
This is one more reason why BONO is awesome.
@michaelharris46516 жыл бұрын
That was great so good of U2 sharing a moment with the tribute band ,they all would of been stoked especially the U2 brother !
@deydododontdedoh.56723 жыл бұрын
Just Awesome, very happy for you. 🤗🤗🤗
@derkultvontrump3 жыл бұрын
Ignore the Bad comments here. Take Pride in the bands for doing this. There will only be One U2, but many Will Follow. Smiles all around 🙏✊️💚
@concernedcitizen54933 жыл бұрын
Words from a Lefty
@derkultvontrump3 жыл бұрын
@@concernedcitizen5493 do you remember the nazi books burning 🔥 Told you so😞
@concernedcitizen54933 жыл бұрын
@@derkultvontrump 🙄
@patkeohane50053 жыл бұрын
Dream come true
@djscootersmooth94673 жыл бұрын
So awesome
@malgorzata65465 жыл бұрын
This video arouses a huge smile on my face. Love! I burst out laughing when I saw this guy wearing Edge's cap! :-) :-) :-). This guy is rocking! :)
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Larry's huge grin throughout was amazing to see! :)
@edwardcooper39483 жыл бұрын
A pity sports couldn't replicate this gesture, image going to watch your favourite team and with 10 minutes left they pluck you out of the crowd, stick a shirt on your back and make your dreams come true !
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
George Plimpton did it, kind of
@kathleenmckenna85783 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! Kudos to U2, to give their tribute band the spotlight of a lifetime, it is the right thing to do. Other bands should do the same!
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest videos I have seen on KZfaq! 👍👍👍
@Diego-uq3yg3 жыл бұрын
Even better than the real thing
@user-nw6uu4jt1x11 ай бұрын
To think that, one of the members in that band, is my dad, it just makes it, that much more enjoyable to watch.
@aaronharvey96803 жыл бұрын
Man..If only Bono had said "these guys are EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING"...it would have brought the house down.
@francesjolly51063 жыл бұрын
Don't believe he would blow hot air, but true would have made people react.
@HamiltonRb8 ай бұрын
I remember meeting my favorite player, Bobby Orr at a Leaf game, and he was so generous and classy with his time. Nothing is better than to meet your hero's & they turn out to be everything you want them to be and more. You guys must have felt the same way meeting, and actually playing with U2 on stage. Memories are what life is all about, cherish them.
@chris1978nl3 жыл бұрын
U2 as fanboys on their own show. Great act and great performance. Well done!
@boaz633 жыл бұрын
How cool is that bass player?! 😎👍
@jessegarcia53863 жыл бұрын
This gives me chills...love it..I saw U2 in Houston tx NRG stadium..😎🎸🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@bubbles31613 жыл бұрын
Very cool, great job !
@davefiano41723 жыл бұрын
U2...the last Supergroup....💪🏼
@vinnym67343 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome!
@robynlemmon99263 жыл бұрын
What an incredible opportunity! U2 are AWESOME!😍
@martinmartinmoone31043 жыл бұрын
The craic was mighty
@steeleaquain9 ай бұрын
That was an awesome performance, just as good as the originals…
@aznilsson3 жыл бұрын
My god this gave me chills.
@kengibbens50596 жыл бұрын
We met Mark at BC Place for Joshua Tree 30th this past May, very nice guy!
@ramonalcala81843 жыл бұрын
Wonderful waw
@245champ7 жыл бұрын
Mirror Ball man tell that's you , I saw your documentary ....you did it my friend your dream to be on stage with the mates has come true! God Bless you brother
@mt33773 жыл бұрын
Love it
@RosePetal173 жыл бұрын
Thrill of a lifetime!! Goosebumps🙏🎶🎶
@wc3192 жыл бұрын
Very Very Cool!! Pulled it off
@erikcox87493 жыл бұрын
That's pretty freaking frightening lol wow impressive, I mean it's U2 and they're standing there watching you be them uh pretty cool of them to let them be them for a few minutes
@erlstone Жыл бұрын
compare this to all the tech, props, gags and hoo haa they normally have and this little stunt smashes it... what cool guys all of you
@ADuckOnQuack978 жыл бұрын
They're great!!!
@fuzmaginty58223 жыл бұрын
this is so amazing
@collihill3 жыл бұрын
cool to get rush up on stage with them
@dawnguseman109510 ай бұрын
U2, simply the greatest band and coolest guys on the planet ❤
@giuseppemercurio31053 жыл бұрын
Ciao da vallefiorita Calabria Italia🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
@nicoleb322 жыл бұрын
Imagine how this must have felt!
@elianesilvamartiniano4623 жыл бұрын
Maravilhosa e espetacular banda U2 carisma profissional interação com o público tinha que ser U2
@Menyhard3 жыл бұрын
Nice guys
@timesachangin24892 жыл бұрын
Well done boys!!
@luketimewalker3 жыл бұрын
Oh WOW
@t.thompson9977 Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@DonHalli7 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@Goldie19773 жыл бұрын
I’m still waiting for Sepultura to do this with my old tribute band 🤷🏼♂️😂 Pretty cool though
@lastofthemohicans13 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@tomthumb35003 жыл бұрын
What other band would do that. Fantastic
@searing75493 жыл бұрын
Mike Mills and Peter Buck joined my R.E.M tribute band on stage at two different shows. Great guys!
@danbreen69463 жыл бұрын
@@searing7549 I right👃 pinocchio
@searing75493 жыл бұрын
@@danbreen6946 Look it up for yourself. Dead Letter office International Tribute to R.E.M.
@jonesjones70573 жыл бұрын
Mac Demarco let a fan play guitar and I think sing too once that I know of. He's a cool dude too. So chill.
@StratsRUs3 жыл бұрын
@@searing7549 U2 are great.REM are/were/still are ... my faves though.
@jucuyo13 жыл бұрын
I bet the u2 band members felt their job was in jeopardy 😛
@Menyhard3 жыл бұрын
Ok guy you have the night off guys
@montats7 жыл бұрын
buenisimo!!!!!!
@gaz56633 жыл бұрын
The singer looks like a kid on Christmas morning
@mikeonfreeserve29263 жыл бұрын
Bono's like that
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Very much so! ;)
@billyfouronesix4 жыл бұрын
Mark seems to have crazy luck with the band every time they are in town.
@peternolan48553 жыл бұрын
U2 always embraces the irony! They seem to get we are not so big to let a great moment pass. For all the hate they get, they never get the attention for just being good decent guys.
@concernedcitizen54933 жыл бұрын
Yah ...lol...Lucky guys, what are the chances of that type of luck over and over 🤔
@FerSpada3 жыл бұрын
SI YO FUERA FAMOSO Y UNA BANDA ME HICIERA UNA BANDA DE HOMENAGE SERIAN COMO MIS HERMANOS
@bobf.55383 жыл бұрын
From what I could hear not bad version of Desire
@morrisjvan4 жыл бұрын
The bass player from the village people ?
@jamesadcock52356 жыл бұрын
Remember what ever people say about you only half of it is true. I think that's what bono said
@tomthumb35003 жыл бұрын
your right well spotted 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
@DrB813 жыл бұрын
At 1.50 the piano wasn’t having it.
@zingleraster91243 жыл бұрын
Purely for my benefit, it the bass player the construction worker from the Village People?
@There_is_No_Spoon_ Жыл бұрын
just look how the piano folded of stage wow, AND This proves that not anybody can do Bonos job only those who dress like him
@thanosstroumpoulis90055 жыл бұрын
what happened to the piano??? lmao 1:48
@mysticedge43 жыл бұрын
Went into the stage
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Really the biggest piece of evidence that they didnt plan this - Edge was totally ready to start playing Every Breaking Wave on piano - Bono stopped him. If you watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLuVpNabqre1iok.html you will see this happen
@Stl715 жыл бұрын
Did Bono buy a ticket at your show?
@tony9513 Жыл бұрын
how many other bands their size do that...??
@somebodysdog92353 жыл бұрын
Clones everywhere!
@soul4saken3 жыл бұрын
Thare's a band who aren't beholden to their egoes
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
What did Bono say at the 4:06 mark? I’ve played it many times but can’t make it out?
@danielosborne19463 жыл бұрын
"Thank you. I always wanted to meet you... love your early work"
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
@@danielosborne1946 Hahahaha that is brilliant! Thank you.
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
@@danielosborne1946 true off the cuff split second wit, loved it!
@dannainan3 жыл бұрын
@@u2tributeacrobat I’ll bet he was parroting what he hears fans say all the time :-)
@FlameFlickers3 жыл бұрын
He said "I hope that Dan Nainan, Comedian guy doesn't start asking what I said in a KZfaq comments section.."
@u2phreak Жыл бұрын
What an awesome experience! 👌👀🧡🤍💚 Would be fantastic if that ever happens to my tribute band friends here from Maine - youtube.com/@SlaneU2Tribute
@jamesadcock52356 жыл бұрын
u2 wrote the songs but I guess other people can also play the songs well
@bradpedron90223 жыл бұрын
the tribute band singer sings better than Bono !!!!
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Too kind Brad, but Bono's are some mighty big shoes to fill. We just try to pay respectful tribute. Appreciate the love!
@hannaj40323 жыл бұрын
Bono needs to hit the gym.
@SIRROSLYNPARKS3 жыл бұрын
pulled the wrong band on stage U2 LA Vation is the best tribute band ever !
@u2tributeacrobat3 жыл бұрын
Jason is a friend and they're a great band too.. not a competition Mr Tibbs.. love of the music is what drives us
@rageagainstthenumpty46083 жыл бұрын
Wow, Adam Clayton has piled the weight on.
@hushsky3 жыл бұрын
U2 have basically become a cover band of themselves so guess this kind of works 🤔
@niallyb806 жыл бұрын
Imagining paying to see U2 only to end up with a Tribute band come on stage
@DMDvideo105 жыл бұрын
Imagine being in that tribute band...
@marcpirrotta21365 жыл бұрын
Imagine being more than a keyboard warrior and being part of a special moment in your life
@badbeatbilly89973 жыл бұрын
Bonus
@tbrown76623 жыл бұрын
Just makes me love the band even more! If you were a true fan, you'd feel the same...if these true stars can stand at the edge of the stage and watch their fans' dreams come true, then I guess you can either watch or leave. They all seemed to be enjoying themselves.
@concernedcitizen54933 жыл бұрын
@@DMDvideo10 🙄 like playing in a cover band ?
@brittanymale32912 жыл бұрын
Seeeok pm ok tooooo you are you can you yes can please can
@stargazer78762 жыл бұрын
Sorry but If I paid the money to see U2, the last thing I would want to see his is a tribute band pretend to be them. Look I totally get the band was gracious to help them out etc, but I could see them at a bar for free on a weekday night. This is NOT a knock on the tribute band at all. Good for them. I just don't get it. That's all. I can totally respect if anyone thinks I'm wrong. I get it. What if the person who paid $ to see U2 and it's their favorite band and Desire was thier favorite song, and a tribute band sang it??? Now please don't compare this to if a another famous musician guest stars on one of their songs. That's a bit different.
@ADuckOnQuack974 ай бұрын
lol it’s one song…….
@nanplabwern3 жыл бұрын
Errr just paid a small fortune for tickets and we get a tribute act.
@djjohnson15143 жыл бұрын
A nice gesture, but tribute bands in general....😴
@HardRockMiner3 жыл бұрын
When you don't have enough talent to be an original, you become a copy.