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U2 is an Irish rock band which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band's formation, they have consisted of Bono (real name Paul Hewson) (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (real name David Evans) (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums, percussion). The band is the biggest selling alternative rock act of all time, having sold 140 million albums worldwide as of 2008. They have won 22 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. As of 2009, they have released 12 albums and 58 singles. |
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News in english
about U2
(July / 2009)
U2 back on a world stage Date: 01 Jul 2009
Daily Telegraph -
IRISH rock megastars U2 have launched their 360 degrees world tour on a spectacular stage before 90,000 excited fans.
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U2 remember Jacko Date: 01 Jul 2009
Yahoo.com -
U2 paid tribute to Michael Jackson at the opening date of their "360" world tour in Spain last night.
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U2 launches 360 Tour in Spain Date: 01 Jul 2009
LiveDaily -
U2 [ tickets ] kicked off its 360 Tour in grand fashion last night (6/30) in Barcelona, Spain, unveiling a huge, high-tech set design during a show that also paid tribute to Michael Jackson. Surrounded by fans at Barcelona's Camp Nou soccer stadium on a round stage designed by long-time band collaborator Willie Williams and architect Mark Fisher ("We've got a space station designed by Gaudi," ...
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U2 kick off world tour on vast stage in Barcelona Date: 01 Jul 2009
Yahoo.com -
Irish rock megastars U2 launched their new world tour on a vast stage in Barcelona before some 90,000 fans with a show that included a live linkup with the International Space Station.
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More Images of U2's Insane 360 World Tour Stage Date: 01 Jul 2009
Fast Company Magazine -
U2 began its 360 world tour last night in Barcelona, and yeah, Bono and those guys are rock stars and they sell out stadiums, we get it. Nonetheless, the real star of the show is the massive stage--we saw a sneak peek of it last week--designed by Hoberman Associates ; Innovative Designs , which specializes in stage architecture; and Buro Happold , a structural engineering firm. You've actually ...
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Don't stop till U2 get enough Date: 01 Jul 2009
The Sun -
CAUGHT LIVE: U2 use tour to pay a surprise tribute to tragic King Of Pop Michael Jackson
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More Images of U2's Insane 360 World Tour Stage Date: 02 Jul 2009
Fast Company Magazine -
U2 opens its 360 world tour, on a huge stage designed by Hoberman Partners. Here's the first pictures and video. U2 began its 360 world tour last night in Barcelona, and yeah, Bono and those guys are rock stars and they sell out stadiums, we get it. Nonetheless, the real star of the show is the massive stage--we saw a sneak peek of it last week--designed by Hoberman Associates ; Innovative ...
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U2 opens tour with Jackson dedication Date: 02 Jul 2009
KABC-TV Los Angeles -
U2 opened its 360 Tour in Barcelona with a dedication to Michael Jackson.
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