Arrowhead stadium was filled with parents wearing off the shoulder tops and chokers Sept. 12. Bono make people do crazy things. The lights dimmed as drummer and lead guitarist, The Edge, walked out onto the extension of the stage. A split second of silence later, the arena erupted into blasts of electric guitar and drumming. Lead singer Bono forced the crowd into a frenzy as he strutted on stage in black heeled boots and sunglasses.

The group energized the crowd with their hit song “Sunday Bloody Sunday”. Bono’s crystal clear voice rang out against every corner in Arrowhead, making the song uncomparable to any version on Spotify or Youtube. As the the band rocked their way through the Joshua Tree album, the graphics did not disappoint. Behind Bono’s slick silhouette a huge tree outline in scarlet red highlighted the stage. However, entertaining the crowd was not U2’s only focus.

After “Pride” and “With or Without You” equally blew the crowd away, “Ultraviolet (Light My Way)” began. After this, one of Bono’s themes of the night became evident: justice for all. Lighting up the arena, pictures of historically strong women flashed across the screen as Bono beautifully belted out the lyrics dedicated to women. Women such as Madeline Albright and Michelle Obama were showcased by U2, which was a nice way to end of the concert. His feminist aspects highlighted his political awareness.

“From the left and the right, we’re all welcome tonight,” Bono said during the concert.

Going to this concert, a show usually frequented by parents, shows that U2 has a universal audience. The vibe Bono and his band gave off made one feel as though everyone had known them for years. Legendary for 20 years, U2 definitely did not disappoint.