The band have cancelled a show that was due to take place at the Bercy Arena, three miles from the Bataclan theatre, tonight
U2 have joined mourners paying tribute to victims of the attacks in Paris. The band led a crowd of people laying floral tributes and candles near to the Bataclan theatre, where at least 87 people were gunned down during a rock concert last night.
The Irish group were scheduled to perform at the Bercy Arena, three miles from the Bataclan theatre, tonight.
They cancelled their gig in the wake of deadly co-ordinated attacks that have left at least 120 dead and many more injured.
Lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, drummer Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton stood at the front crowds remembering the victims and bowed their heads in respect.
They said in a statement last night: "We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city.
"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."
HBO had plans to air a concert special from the group's scheduled Saturday night performance, which was planned as part of the Irish rock band's current iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE world tour.
They continued: "As a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France, the U2 Paris concert scheduled for 14th November will not be going ahead as planned.
"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 show was set to take place at the Bercy Arena, which is roughly just three miles from the Bataclan theater, the concert venue where dozens of hostages went to see US rockers Eagles of Death Metal.
Foo Fighters have also cut short their tour, cancelling two dates in France due to take place next week and a further date in Barcelona, Spain.
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| U2 join mourners near the Bataclan theatre in Paris |
The Irish group were scheduled to perform at the Bercy Arena, three miles from the Bataclan theatre, tonight.
They cancelled their gig in the wake of deadly co-ordinated attacks that have left at least 120 dead and many more injured.
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| Bono, guitarist The Edge, drummer Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton pay tribute to victims |
They said in a statement last night: "We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city.
"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."
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| Flowers and candles have been left near the Bataclan concert hall |
They continued: "As a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France, the U2 Paris concert scheduled for 14th November will not be going ahead as planned.
"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."
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| U2 pay homage near the Bataclan concert hall |
Foo Fighters have also cut short their tour, cancelling two dates in France due to take place next week and a further date in Barcelona, Spain.
