In a epic journey that has taken them from the clubs of Dublin to the stadiums of the world, U2 have sold over 130 million albums, been number one all over the world, revolutionized live performance, spearheaded political campaigns and made music that defines the age we live in. Over thirty years later, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world. The drum kit just about fit into the room, the lead guitarist was playing a homemade guitar, the bassist could barely play at all and nobody wanted to sing.

In 1975, four teenagers from Mount Temple School in Dublin gathered in a crowded kitchen to discuss forming a band.

The band has already named his replacement. Watch a trailer below.

However, U2's Larry Mullen Jr. won't be a part of the dates. The U2 members added, 'That's what U2's been trying to do all along with our satellite stages and video installations, most memorably on the 'ZOO TV Tour,' which ended in Tokyo 30 years ago this fall.' … We're the right band, Achtung Baby the right album, and Sphere the right venue to take the live experience of music to the next level.' 'And what a unique stage they're building for us out there in the desert.

'U2 hasn't played live since December 2019 and we need to get back on stage and see the faces of our fans again,' the band said on Monday (April 24). READ MORE: Metallica's Lars Ulrich Looks Up to U2 It follows the huge success of U2's Joshua Tree 30th anniversary stadium tour which was seen by over 3.2 million fans worldwide and their 2018 'eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE' indoor tour which played to a combined audience of 1 million across Europe and North America. U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere is the band's latest ambitious creative project and will see them work once again with longtime U2 creative collaborator and show director Willie Williams, a press release explains. See the shows so far near the bottom of this post.

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