U2 Much.

There was a day not long ago when a major music performer would show up for a concert in his car, pull his guitar out of the back seat, and hit the stage and spotlight.

Things change.

It's not enough to be an accomplished musician or talented band anymore; no, it's as much about the presentation as it is to sing, and dance, and play for the crowd. For evidence, I offer you this little fact:

Rolling Stone magazine reports that it takes one hundred twenty trucks to move U2's current show from venue to venue. Think about that. Ever sit at a train crossing and count the cars go by? Minute after minute, 60, 70, 80? Now think about one hundred and twenty 48-foot semi's rolling past, all for one freaking rock and roll show.

I've never been much of a concert goer, but doesn't all that engineering get in the way of the music? Or, are people saying, "Well, their music is OK, but I hear the stage is really cool."

Sure, I'm an old fart, but I don't recall anybody going to Woodstock to admire the truss setup.

No wonder tickets cost so damn much these days.