U2, Coldplay And Foo Fighters Cancel Paris Concerts In The Wake Of Terror Attacks
Posted on Sat Nov 14th, 2015 9:22am PDT By X17 Staff
On Friday evening Paris was hit with a series of coordinated terror attacks, and according to CNN, at least 150 people have died. Terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs attacked targeted a soccer match and concert, and on Saturday morning, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks.
U2 announced that the band would not proceed with their Paris concert, which was set for this evening at the Bercy Arena. “We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families across the city tonight,†the band, who is currently in Paris, said in a statement on their website. “We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.†The show was supposed to air on HBO, and the band added, “U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time."
The Foo Fighters decided to cancel the rest of their tour. “It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour,†the band said in a statement. “In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can’t continue right now. There is no other way to say it. This is crazy and it sucks. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was hurt or who lost a loved one.â€
Coldplay followed suit by cancelled a livestream concert which was set for Friday evening. Though the band didn't cite safety concerns, they did say concert would not go on "out of respect for all the terrible events in Paris."
U2 announced that the band would not proceed with their Paris concert, which was set for this evening at the Bercy Arena. “We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families across the city tonight,†the band, who is currently in Paris, said in a statement on their website. “We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.†The show was supposed to air on HBO, and the band added, “U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time."
The Foo Fighters decided to cancel the rest of their tour. “It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour,†the band said in a statement. “In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can’t continue right now. There is no other way to say it. This is crazy and it sucks. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was hurt or who lost a loved one.â€
Coldplay followed suit by cancelled a livestream concert which was set for Friday evening. Though the band didn't cite safety concerns, they did say concert would not go on "out of respect for all the terrible events in Paris."