Snow Patrol has opened at 36 U2 concerts.

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Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), Jonny Quinn (drums), Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, backing vocals), Paul Wilson (bass, backing vocals)

Formed at the University of Dundee (Scotland) in 1994, Snow Patrol released their first three albums on independent labels before signing to Polydor in 2002. Their 2003 record "Final Straw" sold 3 million copies worldwide. The 2006 album "Eyes Open" became the best selling British album of the year, topping the charts thanks to hit single "Chasing Cars." The song was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 2007 Grammy Awards. They are due to release a new album in 2014, following their 2011 album "Fallen Empires."