I Will Follow

The U2 experience actually l.'^%^' began over a week before the ap- w: pearance of the Irish band. De- i/oted fans began camping outside the Murphy Center box office, even though the concert was just a rumor The night before tickets were sold, over 300 fans endured the coldest night of the season to date Wrapped in blankets, sleep- ing bags, and anything else that provided warmth, fans determined to get seats shared a common bond in their desire to see one of the biggest headliners of the year.

inspire The Bodeans. a five man band responded with cheers to pre- band like U2 could from Wisconsin, began the night show music consisting of the Bea- The crowd came to their feet as stage. The band im- with their own brand of 80 s rock. tle s Twist and Shout and •All U2 took the performance The fast paced song 69 Blues' You Need Is Love. The audience mediately began their Streets Have No was the highlight of their set. When united in song and the mood was with Where the their older hit the Bodeans finished they were set for the appearance of U2. This Name followed by played their greeted with a standing ovation was an unusual response to re- I Will Follow. U2 that it from the excited crowd corded music used during stage songs with such intensity if singing to During intermission, the crowd set up. and was one that only a seemed .is Bono was