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U2 at Giants Stadium

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U2 (from left, Larry Mullen Jr., Bono, Adam Clayton and The Edge) prepare to take the stage in East Rutherford, NJ. AP

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Here’s a look at the band’s technologically-impressive set (think “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” meets a postmodern cathedral)–and the massive crowd in attendance for Wednesday night’s first show. REUTERS

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The band (including drummer Larry Mullen, hidden behind Adam Clayton) performs during Thursday night’s show. AP

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Drummer Larry Mullen performs during the first of U2’s two shows at Giants Stadium. REUTERS

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Bono sings emotively into the microphone on opening night, sporting the latest edition of his ever-popular sunglasses. Just the night before the rockstar/activist was shaking hands with Henry Kissinger at the Waldorf-Astoria. REUTERS

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The Edge rocks out. AP

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Still rocking… Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com

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Bono basks in the audience’s applause. After the crowd erupted in applause following “Get on Your Boots,” Bono said, “We’re very humbled–maybe not.” Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com

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Come on, New Jersey! Eugene Gologursky/WireImage.com

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The view of someone who was lucky enough to score a ground-level seat. AP

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…and the perspective from backstage AP

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Dueling guitars from Adam Clayton and The Edge AP

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Bono walks out into the crowd. REUTERS

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The fans go wild on opening night–even those poor people in the nose-bleed seats. REUTERS

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