The band performs 'In the Name of Love' with the names of the victims displayed on a giant screen and brings out Patti Smith for the last song during the Sunday, December 6 show.
- December 7, 2015
AceShowbiz -
U2 returned to Paris for two shows they initially delayed following a series of terrorist attacks in the city. During the first concert on Sunday, December 6 at the AccorHotels Arena, the Irish group took time to pay tribute to victims of the November 13 tragedy that killed more than 100 people.
Standing on the stage in front of a large crowd at the 20,300-seat venue, frontman Bono told the audience, "If you love liberty, Paris is your hometown." He then talked about the Paris attacks and the healing power of music.
He also honored Paris with a performance of "In the Name of Love". During the song, the names of the victims were shown in red, white and blue letters alongside the now-famous peace sign/Eiffel tower symbol on a large screen in the arena.
In memoriam #U2Paris pic.twitter.com/z9gPvy3aqT
— Jean-Baptiste Isaac (@jbisaac) December 6, 2015
The Sunday concert also saw U2 paying homage to people killed in a recent San Bernardino shooting. "We stand together with the families of those killed in Paris. We stand together with the families of those killed in San Bernardino," Bono said at one point.
While Eagles of Death Metal who was rumored to be a surprise guest was nowhere to be seen, Patti Smith came out on the stage and joined U2 for the last song. Bono and Co. will play their second show at the venue on Monday, December 7.
