The Edge & Adam Clayton surprise performance at @U2's 20th Birthday Party

[@patton303]

Edge sings his backup vocals too. Lol. This is one of the best videos on all of KZbin.

[@Germofo1]

Mad props to the drummer who held it together and played phenomenally with those two legends.

[@dchang11]

He actually controlled the tempo. Edge and Adam Clayton followed with the rhythm. Gotta give props to them for adjusting with the drummer.

[@patton303]

I bet Edge and Adam enjoyed playing that tiny club more than those people enjoyed watching it. They were rock solid tight too.

[@ia5662]

Pretty damn humble of them to show up and play with a tribute band I have to say.

[@bryansonnet2454]

This is how a band of their stature touched their fans like none other. These times are memories in the making!!

[@245champ]

Adam was having SO MUCH FUN playing that bass on Out of Control like he was a teen again...PRICELESS !

[@chrismathews535]

U2live witha without

[@gmar7836]

I had a crush on Adam when I was a teen

[@guentherschauer9279]

@@gmar7836 😃😆✌

[@petertromp8786]

To anyone who has seen U2 live in even a stadium, it's unreal just how Bono overpowers the rest of the band, so it's great to see Edge and Adam be the stars of the show here.

[@marcosalmeida5919]

Some of the greatest musicians in the world playing in a small club ... How can we not admire them?

[@andrewgraulich6602]

So many of the greats started in small clubs, so it’s right that they should return to them on occasion. :)

[@chronicdreammusic]

@@andrewgraulich6602 the Cure and REM both have done that in the past

[@seanatkinson770]

​@@chronicdreammusic Everybody has done/ is doing that 😊

[@markgillis876]

Don't kid yourself - Edge and Adam had just as much fun doing this as everyone there did watching them play - what a special moment...

[@martygerlach5799]

And that is why they call it Priceless, what a special moment that was for everyone!! 🇺🇲🇮🇪

[@UXB-p5u]

Actually when they returned to the hotel edge said " what a drab evening so predictable so boring " 😉🤣🤣 No they did indeed have a great time everyone there were already huge U2 fans ❤

[@nwcoastlife]

The club intimacy works both ways 😊 they get that energy from their real hardcore fans.

[@FlameFlickers]

Aww, that was lovely on so many levels. As an Irish person, I can confirm that singer's Bono impression was spot on! Gold star ⭐

[@ArtMonkforHallofFame]

I was there. I am on screen. I have my own video on my phone and yet I come here and watch this one with regularity. One of the greatest nights of my U2 "career". It was an amazing experience.

[@MrSkunkwork]

How incredibly gracious of Edge and Adam to play along with these guys. That made their day and the audience's.

[@MrSoundGuy718]

UF2 bassist Craig Kiell one of my best friends for a lifetime... so I'm a bit biased... but watching this, never more proud of him... an indelible stamp of approval on their efforts over all the years that went into making this incredible moment happen.

[@Lemonancy]

So many great moments. Edge singing, Adam and Edge hugging all the members of UF, the crowd singing along. Just wonderful.

[@chrisjbell]

Congratulations to all involved. You're all a piece of U2 history now.

[@sealion311]

WOW...you cannot denied such an moment. These guys are great .. to come down to that party ..and join these true fans...with such a surprise!!. It tells you ...how down to earth they are. Amazing U2!!!

[@jackyjre5672]

This made me teary-eyed. So awesome they would do this!

[@caronrowley4287]

CaronRowley Sounds remarkable!!!

[@fmbighair]

Yourblueroom 123 I made the exact same comment in another vid of this performance!!!!!

[@BenJohnston1993]

same man

[@gregoryherman1562]

Fuck the critics, fuck the nay-sayer, fuck the ignorant, this is a band that will live in infamy in the hearts of their fans. What a great band and what great, real, genuine people. I love them!

[@ncgsc]

Amen!!!!!!!

[@THXbox]

Bigger than the Beatles. Bigger than the Stones. Bigger than Elvis. Sure the last 15 years of material has been shit, but before that, they were Gods.

[@hdmccart6735]

+H.R. Grider Dude - the beatles?! no damn chance, not even close!!

[@ViaticalTree]

Look up the word infamy. It doesn't mean what you think it means.

[@tailhookmd2546]

It’s so funny people probably thought Dallas Schoo was the surprise. They still went nuts for him. Then the real surprise. Pretty epic!

[@TheKeytotheCage]

3 years later and this still makes me tear up!

[@justcallmesando]

"Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!"

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

What an idiot!

[@kels866]

So so so cool on every level! The Drummer is absolute class on the way he queues on Edge on the Streets intro! Its a super-tricky time-sig change (which Edge wrote, ofc!). Gives me goosebumps watching this!

[@ruthhenry5916]

This makes me smile from ear to ear. 😄

[@helenkeenan74]

me 2 x

[@zingleraster9124]

This has restored my faith in human-kind! Goosebumps material...

[@dabigcat73]

To understand how these things don't just happen, just know about the behind the scenes stuff check out the following... Best part of this video is at 5:18 when Dallas reminds the band's guitarist, who is taking photos, to change the pedal for Edge. (Who would not know what pedal to hit, due to it not being his rig.) Behind the scenes magic, and is another reason that Dallas lives in legend. And at 9:35 Adam is haded the wrong bass, tuned to the wrong key.... and yet.. they get him the correct bass, and both he and the Edge realize that this is fun, and non a stressful gig, and they laugh and have a great time... Then they decide to do another song, then at 11:33 you see another tricky guitar sound change.. Dallas is on it.. watch the next twenty seconds of the solo, and look at the team effort it is to let "The Edge" be "The Edge"... they decide to go for 8 bars more, and Dallas holds his hands up.. then they go for 8 more bars... and Dallas says wait, then the guitar solo begins, and the extra distortion and delay are added, then when the solo is over, he tells the guy to turn it off.... experience and talent.. it is a team effort, and amazing... What an amazing video to celebrate the joy of music!

[@LouserTV]

I love how Clayton comes in right on time after the bass change lol

[@partylow1]

You do realize that he’s played the tunes over 100,000 times. Fair to say, he should know it by now? 😄

[@greghall9702]

Sooooooo happy to see this from a different view, love love loved this since I first saw it…. Imagine being in the crowd and Edge and Adam walk out….. Lucky lucky bastard

[@jhartsae]

That drummer is PUMPED. He is killing it! Love it.

[@spiritualmeditationmusic2177]

Jason Hart Over-playing it actually but hes excited so whatevs

[@Samueldonovan2007]

Spiritual Meditation Music don’t get me wrong. He seems like a great guy. But UF would be the best u2 cover band in the entire world if their drummer actually played Larry’s parts right...worst thing about it is Larry’s party’s are so easy...I learned them all 15 years ago when I was like 13

[@fmbighair]

Dude, that drummer is killing it indeed. Not overplaying it all. He’s good enough to put his own personality as tribute without taking away from the spirit of song.

[@danielledenis9863]

Jason Hart he was killing It! Very talented!

[@jamesadcock5235]

@@Samueldonovan2007 easy but not easy to play well Larry has the feel that 1 in a billion have.

[@naworlien]

The edge, plays the most recognisable intro, the world has ever seen. He is a legend ..

[@paulv1973]

Man to hear them play in a small club setting like that...so awesome! Congrats on experiencing such a special moment!

[@OhanaFilms]

I realize this is an ironic statement because I'm watching this thanks to someone recording it from the audience BUT there's something so depressing about the number of cell phones up in the air. I'm glad that didn't exist during my concert-going heyday. You kids GET OFF MY LAWN!

[@stevenponte6655]

its funny you say that because i still remember the 93 U2 concert in Sydney like it was yesterday. But i am SOOOO glad it was recorded live and now on KZbin where i can com relive it all the time!!!

[@trr9230]

@@stevenponte6655 omg was it as good as on the dvd?

[@stevenponte6655]

@@trr9230 it really was. I remember it was a Sat night. and the big news was that Adam Clayton didn't play the show the night before. But when the silhouette of Bono appeared, I have never heard screaming quite like that before. Actually till I saw Prince live ;)

[@lonlevinholler74]

Come on, you can't deny that crowd their photos and videos of a once in a lifetime event. I hate the cameras and phones held up at shows as much as anyone but this was historic

[@OhanaFilms]

@@lonlevinholler74 But people don't just take a photo, they record video for entire songs, entire concerts, rather than just experiencing it. They lose the experience for a crappy video they will most likely never watch. I think it's sad and lame.

[@youtubevideos219]

Really U2 is the great rock band of this century!!!!

[@pat7989]

They are to the last 30 yrs. or so, the extent of the Beatles, led zep and the stones. I’m not too much of a Beatles fan, but that is a great comparison , I would add AC/DC to the list

[@pat7989]

Hendrix and doors also

[@cacildoneto5090]

U2 is the GreatestcRockBand all of time

[@youtubevideos219]

@@cacildoneto5090 no

[@youtubevideos219]

@Poobb Push why? I dont understand, but english is not my official language sorry.

[@jeniko3]

Somehow, I was there in person. When they came out, everyone lost consciousness for a few moments. And then it was a big big party. The floor was shaking.

[@abefroman70]

Incredible!!! Everyone there witnessed something truly magical and rare. Great video and thanks for sharing an awesome moment! U2 forever!!!!

[@ckjjclan]

This is so fantastic! Good for Adam and Edge... so great to give the crowd and band that night!

[@Chrisedge]

This is one of the best reminders of why we all love this great band. Congrats to @U2, Unforgettable Fire and all those who were there! They didn't do this at the 10th Anniversary Party for @U2, I was at that one. :)

[@joesamson597]

Chrisedge you got that 😎😎😎😎

[@joesamson597]

Chrisedge in my eyes every song means something

[@chariotreign]

Tremendous. Just found it. Love the intimacy of such a small venue for such devoted fans.

[@ThePwig]

The guy next to the camera saying “oh my god” over and over was so amazing. What an amazing surprise. Also, I assume famous band members love to just play the music and not have anybody expecting them to be there. Then that makes it more likely that real fans are going to be there

[@BelgianBono]

This is incredible ! I'm so jealous, but on the other hand you guys (and everyone who was there) really deserve it. Look at all those happy people...

[@antomoreme]

all the years off great music. for me this captures a moment of all that great music brings. magic.

[@somethingtobelievein]

Only a legend can give me the goosebumps even watching from my PC.

[@davidpeterson8447]

Out of Control was amazing, Loved watching Edge play! Love u2!!!!

[@MrTomasmartinez]

That's why I Love U2. Great Music and they Love their Fans. What a Great Surprise for everyone there.

[@mikefellows3901]

Man , to be there ! This is superb to see and hear, legends and nice guys to boot :o) !!!!

[@ajormiston4242]

What a brilliant sense of connection - thank you for sharing

[@MacClashy]

Amazing........... fair play to all involved in making this happen.. Edge, Adam - kudos guys, too cool......

[@PieBlaCon]

Two of my favorite tracks. What great guys.

[@marvinm.messier1120]

Nice to see them still connected to their music and fans like this. :)

[@sanalvaro68]

What a big moment, congratulations to everybody was there.

[@kidkoala3273]

I couldn’t hold my tears of emotion looking at this and I didn’t even noticed till the end of the video, this was simply amazing! Lucky the ones who were there to live the experience🙏💥🤩

[@lonlevinholler74]

What an amazing memory for the people who went!

[@AlanR]

thanks for sharing, amazing gig. What a blast seeing The Edge and Adam playing in a tiny venue to dedicated fans!

[@F_Bardamu]

You can tell the drummer is having a real blast. Nice to see.

[@u2girl1966]

Lifelong fan. This still brings me to tears.

[@ELUSIVEJIM]

1:40. Man wakes up. ON MY GOD

[@justbehindblueeyes]

Chris is the best 😂

[@TheChemaone]

James Coburn oh my God x 8

[@daviddejesus5376]

What a treat for everyone.

[@joannawinterbourne6439]

Definitely on my bucket list of they your post covid..loved them since I was fifteen and I'm fifty now x

[@richardbates1696]

Cover band on top of world never seen any other band or artist do this

[@rexmundi2237]

No wonder Bono got back on stage as quickly as possible after his bike accident. This guy might've taken his job.

[@roryandtheisland]

Is this guy a songwriter and a poet too? Sshhhhh.......

[@markweaver8529]

These 2 have never shown up when I've seen a u2 tribute. I want half my money back.

[@rounick28]

Still impresses me how Dallas is directing everything to perfection for Edge, even in a setting like this. Professionalism incarnate.

[@AshErosion]

eye watering and very emotional! the drama at the beginning was a prelude to the start of 'out of control' though. eye watering.

[@Allegra16]

Thanks for sharing! This was so awesome! I think I love the guys even more! And Congrats to Matt McGee! You deserved that moment!

[@dennismullen9700]

What a great life.. Everywhere you go people are happy to see you. Everywhere you go a party instantly breaks out. Best of all you are a multi millionaire and don't have to really answer to anyone.

[@kieronjonesanotheredenband8496]

And that my friend, is why you join a Rock n Roll band

[@richieroma]

If you talk to Clayton he might disagree with you about how wonderful fame is in reality.

[@jamiegustkey2573]

To be the ‘Bono’ in a U2 cover band, no doubt one of his favorite historical U2 moments has to be the Red Rocks show… right?! and then to be able to shout “This is the Edge!”…. To the ACTUAL Edge playing “Out of control”… in real life- 🧖‍♂️ I mean…. Whaaaaaaaaaa? You know? Yeah... Well HE KNOWS. Super Crazy

[@robyrobinson8428]

this is awesome to see young people....who are aware of U2s older music...their first american tour was the best for me...that punky garage band sound

[@jedimusic35]

I was gobsmacked when they showed up onstage

[@TheBaltyboys]

Great stuff. Just looking at the crowd, it's the age of the camera phone, everyone obsessed with catching every special moment on video, its stops them from fully immersing themselves in the moment. Just forget the phone, and be fully present and enjoy it.

[@steveskibbie6577]

Brings a tear to the eye!

[@DirtyDayMix]

oh man, this is so great. Love it! what a beautiful moment.

[@U2GuitarTutorials]

Best part is where Mick goes over to turn up the amp volume on Out of Control solo. You can see Dallas signaling him on when to turn it up and down, LOL. Not like Mick doesn't already know. ;-)

[@uriseduardo]

U2 Guitar Tutorials 12:32

[@damachine3]

Let's be clear in the title, that's not U2's 20th birthday party. That's the 20th Anniversary party for the fan website.

[@Isabellita-f8t]

Humildad pura. No cualquiera hace lo que Adam y The edge hicieron! Grandiosos.

[@michaelharris4651]

Brought on the tears a little how nice of them turning up by surprise good on them . Two great songs out of control being the first U2 song I herd before knowing anything about these guys back then . Then they toured Australia in 84 and seen them play at the Sydney entertainment centre they were awesome !

[@daisyomalley7300]

I was THERE!!! :D

[@sergeulrich6420]

Me too

[@deanbrookes4591]

Just wow 🤩

[@josephshaughnessy2767]

That is SO amazing!!!

[@Sashf56]

now thats bad ass rock and roll wish i had been there

[@misbachulchair8845]

I guess they're smilling and proud to play with the two legend 🥳🥳🥳

[@markgillis876]

Classic part about this is the Tribute guitarist and Schoo having there own discussion in the background talking about his guitars while this is all going on lol

[@marcsinger482]

pure gold, there are not too many musicians like this, still feeling the base .... and also sort of able living their lives. I imagine meeting the edge and clayten in a pub around the corner, would be just a nice humans talk, without all that "elevating fan shit"

[@lozhogan]

That is the best thing ive ever seen .... u2 give me faith

[@lesliemcguirk4062]

Just incredible!

[@vincehall]

best vid i have seen all year.

[@NYCBugkiller]

That was absolutely incredible.

[@vanjabre]

Really great treat :) Adam is so cool and Edge so funny - Out of Control was so fast for him :D Actually this is probably the last time they played it this fast. But it's the right speed :)

[@MsMarika101]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnanewquist]

What a nice thing to do.

[@steverok67]

From this vantage point, the Bono guy would easily be mistaken for the real version. Always loved this tune. Great video !

[@bashandpop1]

Edge doing the backups is glorious

[@rizon406]

Never gets old!

[@paulmortimer4161]

wow what an amazing experience!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JannieMomberg]

This is great.

[@erlstone]

what great guys... truly cool

[@philwright8653]

Brilliant. Would love to have been there

[@shiznicks74]

Wonderful. I loved it.

[@rcranky64]

Adam Clayton’s hair looks amazing even from 300 feet away

[@akadexter1]

Is it me or does the Bono Doppelgänger also look and moves a bit like Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode as well?

[@anthonyrusso8290]

I love Dave Gahan...thanks for the comparison!

[@pat7989]

Yes, if u watch Bono’s walk from the crowd back to the stage in streets, from the Joshua tree tour 40 th Ann. Tour, it is a dead ringer, and never thought anybody else would notice

[@meredrums1]

You know who's having fun here? Larry. Love this.

[@u2martin79]

Sometimes dreams come true

[@drtmuir]

Shoutout to the guy who keeps saying "Oh my God! Oh my God!" 😂