This Day In U2 History

March 27

U2 History on this Day

• Bono, Larry and the Edge act as guest DJs on WBCN Radio in Boston, MA. (1981)
• The band perform on the rooftop of a liquor store in San Francisco, filming the video for “Where the Streets Have No Name“. (1987)
• On a chart dated March 27, “One Tree Hill” peaks on the RIANZ Charts for New Zealand at #1, and holds that position for six full weeks. (1988)

All Releases Containing U2 on This Day

• CALM Album by 5 Seconds of Summer (Originally released: 2020-03-27)
• Proof Through the Night and The Complete Trap Door Compilation Album by Burnett, T-Bone (Originally released: 2007-03-27)

U2 Shows on This Day

• Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena , Los Angeles, CA, USA (1982) [U2]
• Odeon, Birmingham, England (1983) [U2]
• Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1985) [U2]
• Republic Liquor Store rooftop, Los Angeles, CA, USA (1987) [U2] The infamous video shoot for "Where the Streets Have No Name" but the band also play a few additional songs for the gathered audience.
• Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI, USA (1992) [U2]

News Stories on This Day

• 2003-03-27: J. Lo Records Duet with U2’s Bono, Craig David May Be Next (Launch (Yahoo.com))