of u2 performs in surprise rooftop gig in london

U2 bring London to a standstill: The Dublin four-piece stop the traffic along Regent Street with a surprise rooftop show to promote their 12th studio album 'No Line On The Horizon'. The band played 'Get On Your Boots', 'Magnificent', 'Vertigo/Substitute/She Loves You' and 'Beautiful Day' on top of the BBC Broadcasting House.

Watch the videos of the concert at the bottom.

U2 brought London to a standstill tonight (February 27) after performing a surprise rooftop gig. The Dublin four-piece attracted over 5,000 fans to Regent Street during rush hour as they capped off a hectic day of promotion for their 12th studio album 'No Line On The Horizon'. Rumours of the gig, which was staged on top of BBC Broadcasting House, had been posted on several message boards throughout the day. Thousands of fans turned up before the band eventually arrived at 6.45pm to perform a 20 minute set which included recent single 'Get On Your Boots' and new album track 'Magnificent'.

'No Line On The Horizon' is released on Monday (March 2).

Youtube videos of the mini concert:


U2 playing 'Magnificent'

Get On Your Boots
Vertigo
Beautiful Day