Zoo TV Tour Achtung Baby




the zoo tv tour multimedia-intensive event, featuring stage used dozens of video screens.


following release of achtung baby, u2 staged worldwide concert tour, titled zoo tv tour. achtung baby, tour intended deviate band s past. in contrast austere stage setups of previous u2 tours, zoo tv elaborately staged multimedia event. satirised television , viewing public s over-stimulation attempting instill sensory overload in audience. stage featured large video screens showed visual effects, random video clips pop culture, , flashing text phrases. live satellite link-ups, channel surfing, crank calls, , video confessionals incorporated shows.


whereas group known earnest live act in 1980s, zoo tv performances intentionally ironic , self-deprecating; on stage, bono portrayed several characters conceived, including fly , mirror ball man , , macphisto . majority of album s songs played @ each show, , set lists began 8 consecutive achtung baby songs further sign no longer u2 of 1980s.


the tour began in february 1992 , comprised 157 shows on two years. during six-month break, band recorded album zooropa, released in july 1993. inspired zoo tv , expanded on themes of technology , media oversaturation. time tour concluded in december 1993, u2 had played approximately 5.3 million fans. in 2002, q magazine said zoo tv tour still spectacular rock tour staged band . tour s 27 november 1993 concert in sydney filmed , commercially released zoo tv: live sydney polygram in may 1994.









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