The Greatest Music Moments From The Decade

U2’s 360° tour set a new standard for concerts

From June 2009 until 2011, U2 changed the way people experienced and attended concerts when they featured a metallic, spaceship-like claw in their worldwide tour. The massive structure was flanked by LED light spasms and incredible pyroglyphics throughout the 2-hour set.

Despite their poor music sales during this time, the stunning staging resulted in the band selling out every venue in a matter of minutes. When everyone saw U2’s success, other artists wanted to emulate this to make their shows bigger and better.