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U2 Pull Out of Glastonbury, Postpone US Tour
- Posted on May 25th 2010 8:00AM by Julian Marszalek
U2 have been forced to pull their highly anticipated Friday night headlining slot at this year's Glastonbury festival, after singer Bono personally called organiser Michael Eavis to tell him that his back problems would prevent the band from playing.A statement from Bono on the Glastonbury website read, "I'm heartbroken. We really wanted to be there to do something really special -- we even wrote a song especially for the festival."
Michael Eavis said, "It was obvious from our telephone conversation that U2 are hugely disappointed. Clearly, they were looking forward to playing the Pyramid Stage as much as we were looking forward to watching them. At this point, we have no comment to make about possible replacements for U2's Friday night slot. Instead, we would simply like to send Bono our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery."
The superstars have also been forced to postpone their US and Canadian tour after Bono had back surgery and will spend the next two months recuperating.
Speculation has already started as to who might replace the Irish mega group. Asked by Lauren Laverne on her 6 Music show on Tuesday, May 25, if Led Zeppelin would ever reform again for a special event or festival, the band's guitarist Jimmy Page replied enigmatically, "I wouldn't necessarily rule anything out."
A new headliner is expected to be announced in the next few weeks if not sooner.
The Glastonbury Festival will be held June 25 to 27 at Worthy Farm in Somerset. The other headliners are Muse and Stevie Wonder.
- Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, UK
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recluse909
BONO's a spineless weasel who is nothing but a trouble maker.
May 26 2010 at 12:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
theresa
I am so disapointed i have tickets for lincoln financial field me and my son are going we was so ready for this concert and this happens.... U2 is the greatest band ever so what if he sings about politics and other stuff if you don't like it then sux of don't listen then.. Get well soon Bono people that love you wanna see your concert. It's a beautiful day don't let it get away...
May 26 2010 at 11:19 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
BillyT
someone commented on his stupid glasses
just like to point out,,,my son has a form of autism and he is sesitive to light,,,and wears sunglasses for this,,,,
BillyT
How can u replace U2,,,,loads of bands out there on the same level,,even if u build a superband of knopler,clapton,slash,page,jovi,rose,walsh,and any other superband lineups,,,it would be a great gig,,,,,but its not ....U2,,, well soon bono
May 25 2010 at 6:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bill
Please no queers!!! (Paul Rodgers)
May 25 2010 at 6:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bill
Good news!!! U2 has not had a hit since Joshua Tree. They STINK big time. Bono is so full of himself it's a wonder he doesn't bust into a S _ _ _ pile!!!! Stay in Ireland!!!!
May 25 2010 at 6:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
wenglish
wot a shame we wont av to listen to u2 at glasto but maybe now they will get a decent band maybe pink floyd could be tempted to reform for 1 last live gig
steve
The best band around bar none is Muse. Their live shows are awesome. Forget Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Stones, Bowie they are all dinosaurs.None of them can hold a note these days.The lads from Teignmouth will bring the house down!
May 25 2010 at 5:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
peter from dagenham
bring back (the boss) bruce springsteen , he was great last year, i also watch it Live on TV, brillant show he put on, loved it when he sang the track (Outlaw Pete):
May 25 2010 at 3:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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