U2 performs in sold-out Baltimore concert

By Gabriel Muller

June 24, 2011

Grammy award-winning rock band U2 performed for a sold-out crowd at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium Wednesday night.

Opening for U2 was the up-and-coming English band Florence and the Machine.

Irish rock band U2 perform for a packed crowd Wednesday at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. | Photo by Gabriella Demczuk

Tens of thousands of fans cheered for "The Edge," U2's lead guitarist, as he started the show. | Photo by Gabriella Demczuk

British band Florence and the Machine, led by Florence Welch, opened for U2's sold-out show. | Photo by Gabriella Demczuk

U2's legendary frontman, Bono, engaged the audience with songs spanning the group's 35-year career. | Photo by Gabriella Demczuk

The massive four-legged rig known as "The Claw" allowed for a 360-degree staging of the show. | Photo by Gabriella Demczuk