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U2 Streaming Rose Bowl Concert Live on YouTube

by Caleb Johnson on October 20, 2009 at 01:10 PM

If you weren't lucky enough to snag a ticket for U2's concert at the Rose Bowl this Sunday, don't worry; you don't have to be in Pasadena, or even reside in the United States, to catch the band's performance. According to BBC News, the show will be streamed live in 16 countries via YouTube, and clips from the concert will be archived on the site -- just in case you miss it the first time around.

The band's manager, Paul McGuinness, says Bono and the boys decided to stream the show in order to give back to their fans, who often travel thousands of miles to see the band live. Besides, cameras were already set to capture the show (which will begin at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time) for an upcoming concert DVD, according to the Los Angeles Times. Fans will be able to not only discuss the show while watching it on U2's official YouTube channel, but will also be able to donate to Bono's RED charity campaign at the same time.

Back in 2008, YouTube streamed a concert with performances by Akon and Will.I.Am. However, streaming a show by what is arguably the biggest band in the world is much more daunting. After all, what if Bono's ego doesn't fit into the frame? [From: YouTube, BBC News and Los Angeles Times]

Tags: bono, concert, live, music, streaming, top, u2, web, youtube

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