This Day In U2 History

February 08

U2 History on this Day

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame open a special U2 exhibit titled “In the Name of Love: Two Decades of U2” covering three floors of the museum. (2003)
• At the 48th annual Grammy Awards, U2 wins awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or a Group, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album. (2006)

U2 Single Releases on This Day

• All Because of You (Canada) Single (Canada) by U2 (Originally released: 2005-02-08)

All Releases Containing U2 on This Day

• The Awards 1993 Compilation Album by Various Artists (Originally released: 1993-02-08)
• All Because of You (Canada) Single (Canada) by U2 (Originally released: 2005-02-08)

Promotional U2 Videos Released on This Day

• Get On Your Boots Lyric Video by Catherine Owens (Released: 2009-02-08)

U2 Shows on This Day

• 1985: Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland [U2]
• 2006: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA [U2]

  U2 perform at the Grammy Awards. Mary J. Blige joins them for the performance of “One” and The Edge performs as part of an all-star tribute to New Orleans.

• 2009: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA [U2]

News Stories on This Day

• 2019-02-08: James Lavelle Remix of “Wake Up Dead Man” Appears Again (Original Story)
• 2015-02-08: Fan Club Gift: Live at the Marquee (Original story (u2wanderer.org))
• 2011-02-08: Duals Track Listing Announced (Original story (u2wanderer.org))