When did Red Hot Chili Peppers play Slane Castle?
August 23, 2003
The concert, which took place on August 23, 2003, was their first headlining show at Slane Castle in Ireland having previously performed there in August 2001 opening for U2. The show was one of the biggest ever for the band with 80,000 fans in attendance with tickets selling out in under two and a half hours.
Who played Slane 2001?
U2
19 years ago today, U2 played the first of their two 2001 headliners at Slane Castle. To mark the occasion we’re revisiting Pat Carty’s reflections on the legendary gigs.
When did U2 last play Slane Castle?
25 August 2001
Please let us know if you are happy to accept all cookies. U2 play Slane Castle twenty years after playing support there to Thin Lizzy….
| Title: | U2 at Slane |
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| Information: | An RTÉ News report on the U2 concert at Slane Castle on 25 August 2001. |
Do the Red Hot Chili Peppers still tour?
The 2022 tour will mark the return of guitarist and all round cosmic musician John Frusciante to the group, as well as the band’s first ever stadium tour in the U.S. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing their career-spanning hits as well as new music from their forthcoming album.
Who played Slane 1985?
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
65,000 at Slane Castle for Springsteen 1985 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band start their European tour at a sold out Slane Castle. The crowd of 65,000 was the largest Springsteen had played before.
Who headlined Slane in 1998?
Guns N’ Roses, the Rolling Stones and U2 are the only bands to have headlined the event more than once, and U2 have played twice in one year….Multiple appearances.
| Act | Years |
|---|---|
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2001, 2003 |
| Robbie Williams | 1998, 1999 |
| The Rolling Stones | 1982, 2007 |
| Stereophonics | 1999, 2002 |
How many times did U2 play Slane?
U2, uniquely, have performed three times at the venue – playing support to the renowned Irish band, Thin Lizzy, who headlined Slane with their first show in 1981.