Bono undergoes emer. surgery -- tour impact forthcoming!!!

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In my sensible moments, I wouldn't be surprised if most, if not all, of the US dates get postponed.

But until then, I'm going to maintain my hopeful (and maybe not entirely crazy) stance that I'll still get to go see them in Minneapolis next month. :)
 
IF he recovers well enough after the surgery, they might play Glastonbury because it's not the 360 stage and he doesn't have to move around much. The audience would just have to accept that he can't jump around like a 20 year old with the problems he's having. The 360 shows are another thing, though, the stage is built specifically for the band members, Bono in particular, to move around much. I doubt he will be 100% physically fit any time for the next few weeks or even months. At the moment - and I'm usually a very optimistic person - I'd say we'd better prepare for most, if not all of the US leg being cancelled/postponed.
 
ntalwar said:
I would think playing their own tour means more to the band than playing a festival.
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I'm not sure I quite agree with this point. At the end of the day, they have insurance policies and stuff I'm sure with their tour and whilst its incredibly inconvenient for the fans with tickets, those dates can be rescheduled at some point. On the other hand, Glastonbury only happens once a year, and the 40th anniversary definitely only happens once.

What I'm trying to say is that I believe they will have to think very hard about pulling out, firstly because its such a huge opportunity for them that they may not get again (god knows its taken them this long!) but also because it would cause the organisers a collosal ball-ache to try and find a new 'main headliner' from somewhere who can step in at a little over a month's notice. As I've said before here, U2 were the major coup for this special year and I honestly can't see who they could possibly get to take their place. Personally the only 2 artists who could reconcile me are a reformed Led Zeppelin or David Bowie, and I don't think either of those are very likely. :wink:
 
Now I've read about Bono's doctor The most feared man in football - Times Online
I have more hope for a speedy recovery. This is no ordinary doctor, no ordinary procedures and perhaps, as we have not been given any more info, the surgery referred to is not so extreme - but hopefully just more injections.

The guy has got top sports personalities back on their feet in record time and specialises in accelerating the healing process. Fingers crossed.
 
corianderstem said:
Doesn't he have a swanky private jet with cushy seats he can lie down on? :wink:

Here we now enter Day Two of Bono Back Watch 2010!
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Oh lord. Bono Back Watch. :lol:

And here's a brilliant thought the hubby and I had whilst discussing this entire thing...how about we get Edge to bring back "Numb" so that Bono can have an extended break during shows? :hyper:
 
paulrg said:
Anyone else find it strange that there has been no mention (from either the band/ Live Nation/ record co or anyone) of Bono's actual state of health in all this? Normally would expect a press release regarding the surgery performed and if he is comfortable or not.
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Agreed, usually you would have heard something like, "The surgery was successful and Bono is resting comfortably." I'm also wondering why there hasn't been any news of that and whether there might have been complications or something...

Hopefully it's just a privacy thing and everything's fine.
 
MikeyJB said:
I'm not sure I quite agree with this point. At the end of the day, they have insurance policies and stuff I'm sure with their tour and whilst its incredibly inconvenient for the fans with tickets, those dates can be rescheduled at some point. On the other hand, Glastonbury only happens once a year, and the 40th anniversary definitely only happens once.
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The dates are not easy to reschedule because of factors like sports venues being in use, cold weather, and Claws that are a pain (and expensive) to transport. Some northern cities like Edmonton and Montreal have a very narrow window for outdoor shows before it gets too cold. They'd have to delay some shows almost a year in that case. Glastonbury happens once a year, but a U2 tour happens once every 4 years. I don't think a headliner is too difficult - look at the quality of talent that can be quickly assembled for events like Live 8, Haiti relief, etc.
 
paulrg said:
Now I've read about Bono's doctor The most feared man in football - Times Online
I have more hope for a speedy recovery. This is no ordinary doctor, no ordinary procedures and perhaps, as we have not been given any more info, the surgery referred to is not so extreme - but hopefully just more injections.

The guy has got top sports personalities back on their feet in record time and specialises in accelerating the healing process. Fingers crossed.
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Well that's a hopeful article. Thanks!:applaud:
 
Just heard from a guy in IATSE that the whole North American leg is getting the axe - Should all be rescheduled with some addition cities next summer

SMB
 
Shawn Bonneau said:
Just heard from a guy in IATSE that the whole North American leg is getting the axe - Should all be rescheduled with some addition cities next summer

SMB
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Shit! I hope Bono is alright. An update (on his health - not the tour) surely isn't too much to ask?
 
erin4618 said:
Agreed, usually you would have heard something like, "The surgery was successful and Bono is resting comfortably." I'm also wondering why there hasn't been any news of that and whether there might have been complications or something...

Hopefully it's just a privacy thing and everything's fine.
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With them, it is. Edge's daughter was severely ill on Vertigo and all we heard about those dates was it was "due to family health issues". No one knew what exactly was going on until Edge revealed some details a few years later in U2 by U2.

Shawn Bonneau said:
Just heard from a guy in IATSE that the whole North American leg is getting the axe - Should all be rescheduled with some addition cities next summer

SMB
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If they were going to axe the entire NA leg, they'd have done it yesterday rather than drag it on. And the SLC claw wouldn't be getting shipped to Minn. for that date without reason. Those claws are not cheap to transport, so if the entire leg was getting postponed, all three stages would be going back into storage until the Euro dates.
 
ntalwar said:
The dates are not easy to reschedule because of factors like sports venues being in use, cold weather, and Claws that are a pain (and expensive) to transport. Some northern cities like Edmonton and Montreal have a very narrow window for outdoor shows before it gets too cold. They'd have to delay some shows almost a year in that case. Glastonbury happens once a year, but a U2 tour happens once every 4 years. I don't think a headliner is too difficult - look at the quality of talent that can be quickly assembled for events like Live 8, Haiti relief, etc.
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I see the point, but those U2 fans with tickets to any cancelled shows will have their concerts rescheduled at some point. If they pull out of Glastonbury there really isn't any way of making it up to those fans who were looking forward to seeing them there if you see what I mean. Especially since the UK was left out of the second European leg.

I have to say I agree with what others are saying, a simple update on the guy's basic health really isn't too much to ask at this point. For all we know we could be over-exaggerating the seriousness, although if the new rumours are correct about the NA leg being axed maybe we're not.
 
Like I said a few posts above, I seriously doubt the entire NA leg is questioned.

They would have axed it yesterday rather than wait. The announcements were made AFTER the surgery, so they would have already known the state of B's health and his expected recovery time. As this doctor is one known for speedy recoveries and non-traditional methods of treatment (ie: injections of bull's blood and the like), it's not likely that they would go canceling the entire NA leg. B's had back issues for years, he most likely aggravated an old injury and went to a renowned specialist.

Lar's been going to Germany for YEARS for injections of bull's blood, so why shouldn't Bono...

The SLC claw is headed to Minn...odds are tour will start there or shortly before it, like Seattle.
 
ClaytonsKitten said:
Like I said a few posts above, I seriously doubt the entire NA leg is questioned.

They would have axed it yesterday rather than wait. The announcements were made AFTER the surgery, so they would have already known the state of B's health and his expected recovery time. As this doctor is one known for speedy recoveries and non-traditional methods of treatment (ie: injections of bull's blood and the like), it's not likely that they would go canceling the entire NA leg. B's had back issues for years, he most likely aggravated an old injury and went to a renowned specialist.

Lar's been going to Germany for YEARS for injections of bull's blood, so why shouldn't Bono...

The SLC claw is headed to Minn...odds are tour will start there or shortly before it, like Seattle.
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Yeah. I think the whole leg isn't going to be axed.
 
It makes sense that they waited until after the surgery and until the docs are really able to say something about Bono's health condition and the chances of his recovery before they cancel any more dates. At this point I have the feeling that they'll postpone/cancel most, if not all NA dates. It sucks so much, I know. And not having updates on B's health doesn't make it easier :sad:
 
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