U2 Minus 1 - Live In New York Tonight

1 Dec 201434
Friends have stepped in to save U2’s surprise World AIDS Day (RED) performance which was jeopardised by Bono’s November 16 bike accident in Central Park. 

Kanye West and Carrie Underwood will perform at the event - tonight at 7.30pm - and Chris Martin and Bruce Springsteen will join U2 Minus 1, as the singer remains under doctors' orders to refrain from performing until fully recuperated from his injuries.

The World AIDS Day event in Times Square will begin promptly at 7.30pm and feature performances from special guests Kanye West and Carrie Underwood.

Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. will be joined by Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, each of whom will take a turn as frontman on the U2 songs. Appearing at the personal invitation of U2, Springsteen and Martin have graciously donated their time and talents to save the World AIDS Day event from cancellation.

"This year is a World AIDS Day like no other," said Bono, speaking from Dublin. "The world reached a tipping point in the fight against AIDS - more people were newly added to life-saving treatment than were newly infected with the virus. A lot of people are calling it the beginning of the end of AIDS.
"We wouldn’t be at this point without American leadership, people from the left and the right.  Today, 13 million people have access to life-saving treatment, up from 300,000 just over ten years ago.  Americans don’t know the role they’ve played in this fight.  Tonight’s event is to inform them and thank them.”

A (RED) Thank you Presented by will be broadcast live on YouTube, radio across the US including iHeart Radio which is becoming iHeart (RED) for World AIDS Day and as part of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown.

The event starts at 7.30pm EST at Duffy Square in Times Square, on Broadway between 46th & 47th Streets. Attendees should enter at 50th Street and Broadway.

Watch it all live and add your comments below. In Times Square tonight? Tell us about it. Watching online? Add your own review.

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Amull9
Bono rocks
Is bono going to rock the place in 2015? Oh yeah!!!
Abadon1964
Larris Meyer
well done U2
AndU21983
Take care next time you go for a bike ri
U2 without Bono is not U2, U2 without The Edge is not U2, U2 without Adam is not U2 and U2 without Larry is not U2, I miss Bono.
Andrea_Sweden
ENERGY
Good work U2, but I really miss the energy. At least no one tried to outshine Bono :)
rosario_garra
Only Bono
Only love....Only Bono !
rosalita2007
carla
As a Brucey fan...I must say that Bono is Bono...and he and his voice only can touch deep down the very chords of my heart and soul. One love xxx
Bonosgal
Gorgeous and Classy
Our boys were gorgeous and classy ... minus 1. It's obvious ... there is only one Bono. However, Bruce and Chris were kind to step in and lend a hand...and Larry, Edge, and Adam gave their full support. Total Class Act, our Irish boys are. Mend well, Bono...you are loved and missed. <3 <3 <3
vickydelvalle710
Get well soon Bono
I enjoyed the show in Times Square last night!!! Upset I couldn't make it, but I want to thank you guys Larry, Adam and The Edge, for still going on and representing a good cause without Bono. You guys rock!! Bruce and Chris did great but it just wasn't the same without Bono. The energy he brings when all 4 of you are together is out of this world. The chemistry you guys have on stage can't be replaced. Get well soon Bono! You're truly missed!!! #U2ROCKSFOREVER
AntonHaj
Good job - get well soon, Bono
Good job by the stand ins, but Bono is Bono. Gotta love Chris' "Substitue" t-shirt though :-)
Keuman
I miss you Bono
Thank you Chris and Bruce, great show. Edge,Larry and Adam, Thanks for saving this event, you're great guys ! Get well Bono, i miss you, it's not the same when you're not here...Best wishes from France.
edgeplaytheblues
Bono is so missed
It obvious why U2 is not U2 without Bono Vox. I couldn't watch this ....
tom0686
Incomplete DNA
Each band has it's own DNA I believe. In case of U2, the band's DNA consists out of Larry, Adam, Edge and Bono. Now Bono is recovering from it's injuries, I think it's great that other great artists sing the songs. But, and I'm sorry if I offend anybody, the performance with Chris Martin just didn't feel right to me. He is a great singer, but he is part of Coldplay's DNA. I just missed Bono's raw and loud voice, and the eager he puts in the songs. Thanks to mr. Martin anyway, for doing his part in the show.
Stealth_7
Awesome Chris Martin!!!!
Awesome Chris Martin!!!! VIVA!!!!
JuliaQ
Not the same without you...
Get well soon Bono, U2 without Bono is like a table with three legs, your absence shows what a hole you leave but the band sounded brilliant that was the saving grace. Edge would have made a great lead but great to see Chris and Bruce help you out, it was all in the name of a great cause which I am sure is the reason you let the show go on without you...you are truly awesome in a billion ways!
dungbeetlejo
Missing Bono
We miss you Bono! Hope you recover quickly! Thank you Edge,Larry, Adam for keeping the show going. We know Bono will be back! Love you guys!
Perseval73
Bonooooooo!!!
Nice Job, Thanks and get well very soon Bono
dreamoutloud83
Miss you, dear Bono <3
Hope you are recovering well-the people who stepped in for RED world AIDS day to help ya out did you proud! Love you Bono!
mich40
For (Red)
Thanks to Chris and Bruce for accepting the invite to stand in, but Bono was truly missed. Get well soon, B-man. U2 is only U2 with Bono, Larry, Edge and Adam, but it was for a great cause.
Friel4real
Shades of ZOO TV?
Did anyone else get a ZooTV vibe seeing the ads going on behind the band?
FernandoPeixeiro
Today is an amazing date!
I believe that today is the first time that U2 play without an one member from the original band formation (probably since then 1978). Today, could be considered a mark, a milestone of this incredible band which put rock and roll beyond any facts or circumstances, prioritizing music, people and dreams. U2 is a legend!
Orkneywinds
U2 + 2
Bruce and Chris channel Bono - in their own special way. The spirit was there in full force. This was U2 + 2 at its best. Thanks for the awesome concert. Mend well, Bono!
soey
tears in my eyes
...when I heard the intro of Where the Strees have no name... Well done Bruce, thanks for stepping in. Love and best wishes to Bono for a full recovery!!
gracesrules
Miss you
Great job u2 and substitu2's! Want that t-shirt! Missed you Bono. Take care of yourself.
laci9999
laci9999
thanks for this concert... laci from slovakia.. bono we miss you
THENEWYORKTONY
TheNewYorKTony
Nice job by Bruce and Chris.
SalukiTD
Get well soon Bono!
Dear Lord get well soon Bono! Thanks to your stand ins, but it just ain't the same!
soey
Love
well done Chris, thank you for the t-shirt substitu2, but it did hurt as Bono and Bono's voice was badly missed - though I'm sure he's there with his thoughts, heart & soul. Get well Bono, wish you a full & 100% recovery, take the time you need for this! Love you!!
mariadelmar
Get well bono
Get well soon bono!!! <3
rositadado
rosita
Thanx to Chris and the Boss OF course but U2 without Bono are not U2! Anyway thanx everyone we appreciate it and we know Bono will be Happy #getwellBono we love you #WorldAidDay
careybear92
Love U2!!
Get better soon Bono...can't wait to see all the stars step up and help out...especially Chris Martin...love him!!! :)
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