QUICK TAKES - Oct. 20, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

By Todd Martens

Oct. 20, 2009 12 AM PT

Not one of the 95,000 or so people descending upon Pasadena this Sunday for U2’s gig at the Rose Bowl? The band has thought of you too. Or, perhaps more accurately, you will benefit from the filming of the concert for an upcoming DVD release.

In an e-mail blast sent out to fans Monday, U2 announced that it would stream Sunday night’s concert on YouTube.

The Google-owned video streaming site said that the concert would be archived and available to view after it streams live, with overlay advertising.

Meanwhile, in an effort to get more fans to use public transportation for the event, U2 promoter Live Nation said that the Gold, Red, Blue and Green rail lines would operate on extended hours Sunday.

-- Todd Martens

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Todd Martens

Todd Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and covers a mix of interactive entertainment (video games) and pop music. Previously, Martens reported on the music business for Billboard Magazine. He has contributed to numerous books, including “The Big Lebowski: An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time.” He continues to torture himself by rooting for the Chicago Cubs and, while he likes dogs, he is more of a cat person.

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