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The Edge Talks 30 Years of Achtung Baby

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The Edge says U2 felt the need to “double down” on ‘Achtung Baby’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Achtung Baby, Ireland, rock, The Edge, U2, UK

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U2 Debut New Song ‘Your Song Saved My Life’

by Paul Cashmere

U2, Bono, Sing 2, Your Song Saved My Life, rock, soundtrack,

Tagged as: Bono, rock, Sing 2, soundtrack, U2, Your Song Saved My Life

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U2 October Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

‘October’, the second U2 album, was released on this day 12 October 1981.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2, UK

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U2 To Release ‘Gloria’ Rarities On 40th Anniversary Vinyl

by Paul Cashmere

U2 will release a yellow-vinyl 4-track EP to mark the 40th anniversary of their ‘Gloria’ single including some rare versions of the song.

Tagged as: 80s, Gloria, Ireland, October, rock, U2

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U2 To Release Limited Edition Apollo Live Album

by Paul Cashmere

U2 subscribers are being treated to the ‘U2 Live At The Apollo’ album.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, Live At The Apollo, rock, U2, UK

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U2 Encourage Bono To Make Solo Album

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U2 would have no problem with Bono going solo.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bono, Ireland, rock, U2

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U2’s The Edge Launches Guitar Strap To Female Refugee Funds

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Love Welcomes today announce a new partnership with legendary U2 guitarist The Edge to create and sell unique collectors-item guitar straps to help provide employment and support to refugee women.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, Love, rock, The Edge, U2, UK

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$30 Billion Loss Projected For Live Music Industry

by Paul Cashmere

The impact of Covid-19 on the American live music industry is expected to top $30 billion across 2020 alone.

Tagged as: Celine Dion, Dead & Company, Eagles, Elton John, Jonas Brothers, music industry, Pollstar, Post Malone, Queen. Adam Lambert, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, U2

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Bob Dylan Sells Out To Universal Music

by Paul Cashmere

And just when you thought 2020 couldn’t throw up any more surprises Bob Dylan has become a complete sell-out. Dylan has sold the publishing rights to his songwriting catalogue in a deal said to be worth around $300 million to Universal Music.

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Patti Smith Goes Busking In Midtown Manhattan

by Paul Cashmere

Patti Smith took to the streets of New York this weekend for an acoustic singalong of her classic “People Have The Power”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Patti Smith, People Have The Power, punk, rock, U2, USA

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U2 Stamped Out of Ireland

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Ireland’s An Post has unveiled four special stamps marking U2’s distinguished music career.

Tagged as: 80s, AN Post, Ireland, stamps, U2

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U2 Expand ‘All That You Can’t Leave Behind’ for 20th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

U2 will release a 10 disc edition of ‘All You Can’t Leave Behind’ to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the album.

Tagged as: 80s, All That You Can't Leave Behind, Ireland, rock, U2

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Mick Jagger Says Bono Scared Him About Playing Glastonbury

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Mick Jagger was nervous ahead of the Rolling Stones’ Glastonbury debut in 2013 because Bono had warned him it was one of the toughest gigs around.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Bono, Mick Jagger, rock, Rolling Stones, U2, UK

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Bono To Build Cultural Hub In Ireland

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U2 frontman Bono is reportedly teaming up with a property developer to build a cultural and wellness hub in his native Dublin, Ireland.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, Bono, Ireland, rock, U2, UK

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U2 Play First Australian Show With A Nod To Michael Hutchence and Midnight Oil

by Paul Cashmere

U2 played in Brisbane Tuesday 12 November, their first Australian show in nine years, and Michael Hutchence was remembered.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Ireland, Live Nation, New Zealand, rock, U2

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U2 Head To Australia After New Zealand Shows

by Paul Cashmere

U2 have touched down in Australia for their first tour in nine years. After two shows in Auckland on the weekend, U2 will kick off the Australian leg of ‘The Joshua Tree’ tour in Brisbane on Tuesday (12 November).

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Ireland, Live Nation, New Zealand, rock, U2

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Noel Gallagher Debuts Brand New ‘Wandering Star’ In Auckland

by Paul Cashmere

Noel Gallagher has given Auckland the first listen to his new song ‘Wandering Star’.

Tagged as: 90s, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, rock, U2, UK

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U2 Plays First Show Of 2019 In Auckland

by Paul Cashmere

U2 have returned to the stage for the first time in 51 weeks to play their first show of 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, rock, U2

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Noel Gallagher Would Pick Boris Johnson Over Liam For A Brother

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Noel Gallagher has spoken to his estranged younger sibling since he quit their band Oasis in 2009 and he admits given a choice between Liam, 47, and British Prime Minister Boris, 55, he thinks the politician would be “more entertaining” than the singer.

Tagged as: 90s, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, rock, U2, UK

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U2 To Play First Shows Of 2019 In New Zealand This Friday

by Paul Cashmere

The U2 The Joshua Tree tour of 2019 will kick off this Friday (8 November) in Auckland, New Zealand. The Australasian U2 show will be their only shows on 2019.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, rock, U2

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U2 Debut EP ‘Three’ To Be Released As Limited Edition Vinyl

by Paul Cashmere

U2’s very first release, the E.P. ‘Three’ will be released as a limited edition 12” vinyl to mark November’s Record Store Day.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Noel Gallagher Would Work With Morrissey Despite Opposing Political Views

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Noel Gallagher insists Morrissey’s controversial political opinions wouldn’t stop him collaborating with him.

Tagged as: 90s, Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, rock, Smiths, U2, UK

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Noel Gallagher Releases His Second EP for 2019 ‘This Is The Place’

by Paul Cashmere

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have a second EP for 2019 with ‘This Is The Place’.

Tagged as: 90s, Noel Gallagher, rock, U2, UK

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U2 Singapore Show Details Confirmed

by Paul Cashmere

U2 have confirmed details of their Singapore show. The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will reach Singapore’s National Stadium on Saturday 30 November.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, Noel Gallagher, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2

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U2 Add Second Sydney and Auckland Shows

by Paul Cashmere

U2 have added an extra show for both Auckland and Sydney on The Joshua Tree Tour 2019.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Check Out New Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds ‘Rattling Rose’

by Paul Cashmere

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds released two new songs today coinciding with news of their support for U2 in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Tagged as: 80s, Bono, Elijah Hewson, Inhaler, Ireland, Noel Gallagher, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2, UK

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Live Nation To Introduce New Ticketing Technology For U2 Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

U2’s upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour will introduce the roll-out of new ticketing technology.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2

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U2 The Joshua Tree Australasian Tour Dates Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The U2 Australia, New Zealand and Asia tour dates to play The Joshua Tree live its 30th anniversary have been officially announced.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, Noel Gallagher, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2

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U2 Site Updates Fans On Joshua Tree Australasian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

U2 fan site u2songs.com has updated its readers on the upcoming U2 Joshua Tree tour stating that the tour saying the tour will visit Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and South Korea across November and December 2019.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Noel Gallagher to Support U2, Bono’s Son to Support Gallagher in UK

by Paul Cashmere

Noel Gallagher is expected to be announced as the special guest of U2 when their ‘The Joshua Tree’ Australian tour is announced this week.

Tagged as: 80s, Bono, Elijah Hewson, Inhaler, Ireland, Noel Gallagher, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2, UK

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