On March 27, 1987 rock band, U2 performed a free concert for Los Angeles residence as they filmed their new single from the "Joshua Tree" album.
The band attracted over 1,000 people during the video's filming, which took place on the rooftop of the Republic Liquor Store (now Margarita's Place, a Mexican restaurant)
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The band's performance on a rooftop in a public place was a reference to The Beatles' final concert, as depicted in the film Let It Be.