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One of the biggest names in modern music is that of U2 and frontman Bono. The band, based out of Ireland, broke onto the scene in the 1980s and quickly proved to be different than other pop rock bands of the era.
The group tackled weighty topics in their songs, such as religion and societal ills, rather than resorting to standard and less demanding subjects. Through to the present, the band continues its strong social activism as Bono works to raise awareness about issues of human oppression around the world.
The band's album sales have been strong over the years and has become one of the world's top selling acts of all time with more than 50.5 million records scanned. Part of this is thanks to the band's continued prolific output: 12 studio albums of original material were produced between 1980 and 2009.
The band's international recognition and widespread popularity makes it one of the hottest touring acts on the road. U2 frequently sells out arenas and stadiums around the globe as fans flock to their high-production quality concerts.
U2 grabs title of biggest tour from the Rolling Stones
This past Sunday, April 10, marked a momentous day for U2. As the Irish rock band took the stage at Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, their 360 tour officially became the highest grossing tour in history.
The mantle of highest grossing tour of all time comes to U2 from British rockers the Rolling Stones, whose 2005-07 "A Bigger Bang" tour grossed $558 million.
U2 tour expands 360° calendar to include dates in Baltimore, St. Louis
Two more U.S. cities will host the international phenomenon that is U2's on-going 360° Tour. The 2011 North American leg, rescheduled from summer 2010 after frontman Bono underwent back surgery, now includes stops on June 22 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, and July 17 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO.
Public onsales for the new Baltimore and St. Louis shows begin the morning of November 8, preceded this week by fan club presales on November 3. As with other dates of the on-going 360° Tour, ticket prices range from a low of $30 up to a high of $250 for regular admission, according to U2's official Web site.
U2 tour adds new dates to 2011 North American schedule
Since announcing its plans for a new tour-ending concert in Pittsburgh, rock band U2 has unveiled a couple more dates for its rescheduled 2011 North American itinerary.
This week the rock veterans revealed their plans for a July 2 concert at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, TN. Presales for the Nashville show begin October 26, followed by public onsales on October 29.
John Mellencamp, U2 tickets on sale throughout the weekend
Tickets for upcoming concerts from U2, as well as tickets for concerts from John Mellencamp are on sale throughout the weekend ending October 18 as compiled by TicketNews.
Starting off this weekend's onsales are tickets to several upcoming concerts from rocker John Mellencamp. The popular singer, who has perfected his own brand of "heartland rock," has upcoming shows in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, and Washington DC among this morning's onsales. Also among today's onsales are tickets to catch alternative rockers Further in concert in San Francisco, and their fellow rockers Guster in concert in Orlando and San Diego. Music legend Bob Dylan has tickets on sale today for shows in Atlantic City and at the Foxwoods casino in Connecticut.
U2 tour to end rescheduled 2011 itinerary with new Pittsburgh concert
North American fans still have seven months before U2's 360° Tour makes its long-delayed return to these shores. But the superstar band sweetened the wait this week by unveiling a new end-date for the trek.
The final date of the postponed U.S. and Canada tour now falls on July 26 with the addition of a performance at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Public onsales for the tour-closing concert will begin October 18, with ticket prices ranging from $30 up to $250, according to U2's official Web site.
U2 tour reschedules North American concerts for spring-summer 2011
U2 has officially rescheduled the North American tour leg that was postponed when band frontman Bono underwent emergency back surgery earlier this year. All markets on the 16-date itinerary have been preserved, though the routing's city order has been slightly modified.
The first city on the 2011 tour is now Denver, which will host the opening concert on May 21 at Invesco Field. The previous launch-spot, Salt Lake City, is now the second destination on the map with a May 24 event at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
U2 tour postpones North American concerts until 2011 as Bono continues recovery
A few days after U2 postponed the scheduled June 3 launch of its latest North American tour leg, the renowned Irish rockers have postponed the remainder of the trek. Affected dates stretch from the opening show at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT, through the July 19 closing date at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Tour producer Live Nation made the announcement today, May 25. The North American tour will relaunch in 2011, but rescheduled dates have not been announced. Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets while they await further details from U2's official Web site.
U2 tour postpones June launch after Bono undergoes emergency back surgery
The launch of U2's summer tour leg was postponed after frontman Bono underwent emergency back surgery earlier today, May 21, in Germany.
The 2010 leg of the 360° Tour was set to start June 3 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT, but that concert has been postponed, according to U2's official Web site. The full extent of the tour delay is not yet known, but the June 3 concert is the only postponement at the moment.
U2, Madonna had the top-earning tours for 2009
Billboard released its Top Concert Tours for 2009, and leading the pack with the highest-grossing trek was U2. The other artists in the top five were Madonna, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, AC/DC, and Pink.
U2 spent 2009 touring behind its studio album "No Line on the Horizon," and will continue to tour in North America and Europe this summer.
Bon Jovi, U2 tickets on sale over the weekend
Tickets for several upcoming concerts from Bon Jovi as well as tickets for U2’s upcoming tour are on sale throughout the weekend ending November 9, as compiled by TicketNews.
This weekend’s list of onsales kicked off yesterday, November 5, with tickets to catch some of country’s biggest acts together in one concert. The Bayou County Superfest, featuring Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and Kelly Pickler had tickets on sale Thursday for two shows in Baton Rouge, LA, at the LSU football stadium. With a line-up full of high profile country artists, the concerts should sell well.
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