U2-The October Tour-Full Concert (The Early Live Years) Gateshead 1982-07-31

The October Tour rare full concert, within a very rare interview with young Bono, and white flag on stage!

[@smiler6284]

This was a fantastic day .i worked as front of stage security and chatted to Bono before U2 came on and he asked us to build a platform at crowd level from which he jumps into the crowd .im the guy who pulls him out ( white square on jacket ) .dont remember much about the Poliice lol

[@patvaughan3385]

My first and best concert ever, I went to see The Police and discovered U2. What a performance. Bono, what a front man.

[@georgetsokanis3542]

Went to a large university in upstate NY. End of year they would have a big concert. Flock of Seagulls canceled and replaced with U2. How lucky.

[@musicforthepeople4701]

I love the first two U2 LPs the best.

[@gunnerglory]

Same here, love the themes, atmosphere, curiosity, innocence in the songs

[@catnapgee5357]

YES! sorry to respond to you half a decade later but yes! the first 2 were easily the best, most passion, youthfulness, heart.. everything music is all about

[@DK-5]

00:00 - I Threw a Brick Through a Window 03:49 - A Day Without Me 07:44 - Rejoice 11:06 - Interview 12:04 - Cry/The Electric Co. 17:11 - Interview 17:20 - I Will Follow 20:30 - Out of Control

[@jayneyh9499]

I was there! I was only 15! Following U2 were The Police, great day.

[@rudleysilverado7290]

Great, mate! I've been imaginating how awesome those days were...you're just a lucky guy...thx 4 commenting!

[@moretta73]

Where was this?

[@lovelystuff1562]

Gateshead Athletics Stadium. (North East England, if you're not a Brit!)

[@1874graygo]

I was at this concert, Lords of the New Church, The Gang of Four, The Beat, U2 and The Police.

[@MultiRudley]

Cool!!! Really thanks for watching!

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

+Hearty Harry I was there too.

[@PillCozbee]

+Hearty Harry What a line up.

[@wishicouldshowmyname5815]

+Hearty Harry That is so cool! Didn't they already have that magic which told you they were destined for glory? Beautiful. I mean look at them. They had the crowd going way before they ever were a household name. My first U2 concert was in 1987 when my parents let me go. The sound check was more magical than the concert as it felt personal. Totally sober and it was the first and best concert I have ever been to. Can't imagine how much better this concert was for you. Lucky guy!

[@u2yes1dnoedcpsabrinakittyb2]

Lucky you! I wasn't even born in the 1980's-1990's...

[@coldacre9211]

such a shame that the October era is the most overlooked. they grew up in every sense.... phenomenal stuff. "Rejoice" is a killer song!!!! beautiful recovery from Edge when he's handed a Les Paul tuned incorrectly

[@MultiRudley]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@MultiRudley]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@adamatincul2618]

Dear God, what a show, what a performance, energy, fire burning in them - they were ready to change and to conquer the world! These songs are brilliant - a divine masterpiece! Outstanding!

[@garylagstrom3864]

I still have my original tour shirts of WAR, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree! My brother gave me his original Boy and October tour shirts so to me the 80’s were U2 at their finest!

[@aviansoul]

Adam, as usual! THE MAN on bass!

[@NickMao]

Thanks for sharing this. There are a lot of U2 detractors around at the moment, but this video shows why they became the world's most successful band - Great songs and pure passion - Check out Bono climbing to the top of the rig at around 15m in and then stage diving into the crowd with no regard for his safety, just wanting to make a point and put on a great show - Brilliant video.

[@uv77mc85]

U2 were great at this time but after live aid the idolatry went to their (especially) Bono's head.

[@MrNEILSUPERNAUT]

I was there, was only 9 but remember Bono climbing to the top very clearly well still. Great day.

[@firebladeblue]

Excellent post.First time I saw U2 on telly or anywhere.became a fan for life-and I reckon they still got it-millions of fans cant be wrong.

[@AnGoosen]

remember this on telly, cool great upload, good times Bunnymen Big Country etc.

[@GustavoLopez-xt2kg]

Wow!!!! This is so awesome!!!! I never get tired of watching these guys in concert. Thanks for the post!

[@MultiRudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpapak5467]

Gustavo Lopez ireckon this was it

[@robertpapak5467]

Love

[@auralepiphanies4055]

One of the things I don't care if the younger generations get or not...this was our music the music of our lives and youth!

[@MultiRudley]

Yeah, U2 is a really Irish masterpiece. Their first three albuns are just magnificent!

[@kornel5555]

"07/31/1982 International Stadium - Gateshead, England Gloria, I Threw A Brick Through A Window, A Day Without Me, An Cat Dubh, Into The Heart, Rejoice, The Cry, The Electric Co. / Send In The Clowns (snippet), I Will Follow, Out Of Control encores: A Celebration, 11 O'Clock Tick Tock, The Ocean comment: Other bands at the festival: Lords Of The New Church, Gang Of Four, The Beat, The Police. Bono joins The Police for Invisible Sun. The festival is filmed by the TV rock show The Tube."

[@MultiRudley]

I'm really glad for helping and for you've enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@youreale]

wow man you rocks ! thanks for posting.

[@ShimekRiverGirl]

Great stuff! Thanks for posting!

[@MultiRudley]

Ok. Thanks for watching!

[@TheU2kitteh]

GAH! I adore this so much. Thank you so VERY much for posting this concert. Too much fun. I can't stop laughing at the silly dancing. U2 forever, man.

[@CardiffBoy1927]

They were one of the support acts, they didn't co-headline the show. In 1982, U2 were a mid-level band making their way up; The Police were probably the biggest band in the world at that stage.

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

I remember when this album came out! I always sensed U2 would be around for years and years: my ears are happy my premonition proved to be true! :) Thanks for posting this priceless vid.

[@lexlittinia]

That was a really powerful concert!!! I was there!!!

[@Mark-gd5vr]

There seemed to be a lot of people? Were they that popular

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

@@Mark-gd5vr They were on a large bill with The Police headlining, plus support from U2, the Beat, and Lords of the New Church. In Gateshead, which was basically where Sting brew up. At this time, the Police were huge, and U2 about to break

[@Diazartglass]

I was there, best concert ever. Still some of my all time favourite bands

[@scuffler]

Talk to me ❤

[@fergiesunited]

There early stuff was just brilliant probably there best music full of energy that's why there the biggest band ever.

[@danipaice4]

your are welcome, thanks to you for uploading this, and i'm sure you will agree with me about that u2's sound today is also great, but i think the ever fans miss a lot this sound but we have no another thing to do except to pray god to make u2 think about making an album like the early days. cheers!!!

[@ufewl]

thanks for the upload fantastic stuff, music with real guts, and speaking of guts, Bono certainly has some, climbing up there with a flag and a microphone!! I'd have been scared shitless. health and safety would never allowed that today, one slip and thats the end of U2!!

[@briehuntington8221]

U2 at their best!!!

[@MellorDR]

i was there X thanks for post

[@roddycavin4600]

Lucky lucky man

[@ConcertDude]

This is great! ✌

[@TheSeggs]

Awesome! was there a year earlier -never heard of U2 before.Went to see Elvis Costello and Ian Dury...

[@tomdavies7010]

I was there about 30 ft from the stage dead center. The Lords of the New Church then Gang of Four then The Beat them U2 then The Police. Heck of a show. We started at mid field and after each band we’d press forward as people left. Ended up close for Last 3.

[@SuperPatricia88]

we love this band,,and i grow up listening this band,,this is my life,,u2 music change me..thanks for this concert,,love from portugal u2 u2 u2 until we die

[@Mrmadmouxe]

VERY THANX 4POST!!GREAT YOUNG-U2 PERF°5*****

[@RandyR]

Been a fan since 84 an they are my second favorite band of all time. I am going to see, down the road, if you tube will let me post their first radio broadcast on the first tour of the US.. This is super cool. Helping me to unwind I am in recovery and totally agree about Religion. It Divides an causes conflicts. God is one of Love and Unity

[@MooreRiku]

Amazing. What an amazing performance

[@MultiRudley]

Yeah! It means one thing: undeniable influence of punk music in the band early years. Anyway, I'd do anything just to have been there too. But in December of 1981, I was not old enough for that. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@corleonex]

they sound great!!!! love it!, wish they do a concert just like this, striped down the sound

[@shonnaknudel6328]

i wish i could had been there...

[@howardarends8309]

Greatness. I’m so sad I missed this era. 🙂‍↕️

[@MultiRudley]

I'm really glad for you. Thx for watching!

[@Annafromouttaspace]

@SuperflyPusherman That's true! those albums were when U2 wasn't very mainstream and world-known..sorry for my english isn't very good, great concert, thanks for uploading! :D

[@desmondknox]

U2 excellent period. Bono needs to look at this now the enegy the honesty of the delevery. Recent tosh LPs wise leaves me confused to what happens when you get older. I was at this gig as a Police fan but was blow away by U2 ..love them to death but not sure i understand what happened to the Political U2 of then which made the Lps so interesting

[@SuperPatricia88]

this is the boys and band change the world of music u2...thanks forever bono,adam,larry,edge..we love you..u2 portugal

[@MultiRudley]

@SuperflyPusherman I agree with you totally. Boy, October and War are just unforgettable albums! Thanks a lot for commenting...

[@MultiRudley]

Yeah, buddy! Thnx for watching!

[@MultiRudley]

Right, totally! Thx for commenting

[@estrellabelloamanecer7741]

bueniisiiiimo!!! es un clasico :3 te felicito

[@gazman5150]

brilliant !!

[@MultiRudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@ArtMonkforHallofFame]

For the record this is not a full concert. but thanks for posting.

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

True - I was there - the set opened with Gloria

[@MultiRudley]

That would be magnificent! Thx for commenting,

[@martykehl1726]

An October reunion tour would be a dream come true.

[@MultiRudley]

Valeu por ter gostado!

[@JamesStaubes]

Great positive energy.

[@BonesBuffyFan]

I'll never get over adam's 'fro the 80's must've been fantastic

[@dunskie]

They forget to turn Edge's mike up or what? Great post. First time I ever saw a bit from this tour. October is one of my all time fav album's of theirs. Thanks.

[@MultiRudley]

yeah! those early years show us how much cool these guys were. Thx for commenting!

[@MultiRudley]

Me too, bro... Me too! Thx 4 watching!

[@MultiRudley]

Eu também cresci ouvindo U2, e fico feliz por teres gostado também. Embora alguns guitarristas não gostem de The Edge, eu o venero como um dos melhores de todos os tempos, justamente por ter criado um estilo único de tocar o instrumento. Abraços a todos os portugueses!

[@10guitars]

bono classic , stalling for time when the guitar goes arseways for rejoice !!

[@SuperPatricia88]

u2 u2 u2 u2 sempre..amor de sempre..bono 2 days for your birthday man..born on 10 may 1960..52 years bono..but we love you so much..u2 we need u2..love from portugal..paul setubal

[@Murielvasco]

Ótimo!!! Grande show.

[@nissanmicraqueen]

Was there!

[@darkwaverful]

in that time they played pure coldwave,love it THE SOUND is much better I ment the group

[@davidbouch1407]

They were. But they weren't as marketable as U2, probably because Adrian was a bit tubby. I'm British and had never even heard of the Sound till a Danish friend introduced me to them in 2004. Most of my British friends who now love them will say the same. Like the Chameleons, they didn't really prove they could stand the test of time until time passed by and people were still falling in love with their music 20 years later.

[@MultiRudley]

And i'll always miss those early years...4ever. Thx for commenting!

[@crookassoc]

awesome.."I will follow"

[@MultiRudley]

Really very nice years! Thx for watching!

[@MultiRudley]

@ufewl I agree with you. Bono was such a little crazy one in those early years. However, U2 lives forever! Thx for commentig!

[@MultiRudley]

Great comment! I also think like you, u2 early live years sound so different than u2 today! that 'still' punk atmosphere is really awesome for the band live performance. You just have said it all!!! Thx for commenting!

[@MultiRudley]

yeah! just like the band. Thx for watching!

[@Stratman389]

Funny to hear bono talking about not hiding behind haircuts and not striking poses considering what this once great band has evolved into

[@Nigelxman]

Great fucking album that no one seems to know. Much better than anything they've released in many years.

[@Tryggvasson]

And even the songs where better, way back then, than what they've come up with in recent years.

[@rollacoastaride1937]

wow! I'm amazed someone recorded this concert, was it a "The Tube" special episode, and the Police was on the same program?, good show this.

[@KrupaDrums]

When Edge plays the Explorer, it's heaven!

[@SlickNick840]

I was there too with a few of us from Sunderland Poly with a few nurses too! The Police were awful - U2 completely blew them off the stage

[@scuffler]

Best support gig ever… ever.. the end ! 👀🍺👍🏽

[@tomdavies7010]

I’d tell people years later I saw u2 support police and they’d be in shock.

[@MultiRudley]

@Annafromouttaspace Right that! Thx for having enjoyed and commenting!

[@jonorocko1]

yes they where

[@primocasadei]

The best band ever

[@sandraswift3489]

Went to Liverpool royal court theatre in sept/octt on autumn n ntour

[@SuperPatricia88]

pois as pessoas nao sabem o k dizem...k e k e possivel nao gostarem do the edge,,,sera para sempre dos melhores guitarristas de todos os tempos..os u2 sao so um,,eles todos se completam..serao para sempre os meus meninos,,,amo u2 p sempre,,obrigado amigo..abraco..u2 ate morrer

[@Brok3nC4rrot]

I would have loved to have been to one of those early car-park concerts. Unfortunately I was born 25 years too late.

[@chloesdad1000]

Raw but have potential. These guys might go far.....

[@MultiRudley]

@OgoDance If i could, i'd upload more this concert but i only have got this file...Thx for watching and commenting!

[@SrYobimplings]

Los sonidos son muy originales, mucha fuerza

[@MultiRudley]

Ainda hoje, após mais de 30 anos do primeiro disco, o velho e bom estilo de The Edge continua único, apesar de copiado por alguns (Coldplay, Muse etc...). Obrigado por assistir e comentar!

[@MultiRudley]

Me too!

[@BlackHeartAgy]

isto é U2, sempre inconfundível

[@MultiRudley]

Thanks a lot for watching. I'm glad for you had fun! When you've got some time, write "multirudley" on youtube search bar for checking my "sunday bloody sunday solo and harmonics guitar tutorial" (the right way to play just like Edge does). Best regards!

[@MellorDR]

i was there , to see them as support band

[@ColinG1976]

I'm starting the Adam Clayton Hair Circa 1982 Fan Club! Comment sponsored by Aquanet.

[@Blackscorpion1963]

And I'm starting the Adam Clayton silver-rimmed oval spectacle/glasses Fan Club! I went to London on my big O.E.(overseas experience) from here in New Zealand in '88. I was a big U2 fan. I also wear spectacles/glasses as I'm short-sighted. In London Leicester Square I attended the premier screening of U2 Rattle & Hum movie! That was big to me. In the movie I saw Adam Clayton wearing silver-rimmed oval shaped spectacles and so what did I do? I purchased a brand new pair of silver-rimmed oval glasses just like Clayton's didn't I! Was I soooooo coooooool. Wore them for ages and eventually damaged them beyond repair from sleeping on then drunk again......

[@colinswartz6022]

Blackscorpion1963 Way cool!

[@jezza10181]

Bono's hair looks like a badger's arse

[@Blackscorpion1963]

Colin Swartz 100% true story bro. Earlier in the '80s I also fell in love with 'Joy Division' and 'New Order'. I so loved New Order vocalist Bernard Sumner's hair style, so....you guessed it...got me 'air cort lark Bernard Sumner's! Well...as close to his as was possible.

[@catnapgee5357]

now those were the fucking days

[@MultiRudley]

I agree with you. As if they were a new wave rock band as with punk's 'soul'... Thx for commenting.

[@SlickNick840]

This wasn't a tour I think - it was a one off concert with The Beat, Lords of the New Church and someone else I can't remember. U2 were supporting The Police and they smashed them off the stage. Sting was very stung off. Myself and a load of students from Sunderland Poly were there and we all left half way thru the Police as they were so shite. This concert really put U2 on the map

[@jayneyh9499]

Nick Halkyard I wouldn't agree The Police were shite but I know what you mean that U2 blew them off stage and I am massive Police fan. I got home (was only 15 then) and told my Mum that U2 would be the biggest band in the world. They were amazing even then weren't they.

[@muzikmaker27]

I love it my fav u2 yay/ maybe no one likes it or knows it but its my fav ill love it forever

[@markcampbell6320]

Seen U2 at rock on the Tyne Gateshead and Ian dury was the headliner then Elvis costello and u2 where on about 3pm ish

[@gordinistanopolis]

Thats right this was in the days when Bono used to climb everything !!