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Bob Dylan Sells Out To Universal Music

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

by Music-News.com

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

by Music-News.com

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

by Music-News.com

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

by Music-News.com

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

by Music-News.com

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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U2’s Bono and The Edge spent Christmas Eve busking in Dublin

by Paul Cashmere

Bono and The Edge turned buskers on Christmas Eve in support of The Simon Community in Dublin.

Tagged as: 80s, Bono, Ireland, rock, The Edge, U2

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Marc Bolan tribute gathers up Joan Jett, Foo Fighters, Nick Cave

by Paul Cashmere

A new tribute to Marc Bolan with an all-star cast will be released in 2019. The project is titled ‘Angel Headed Hipster’.

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Bono talks up his friend George W. Bush

by Music-News.com

Rocker and activist Bono has come to cherish his unlikely friendship with former U.S. President George W. Bush after working together to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa.

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

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Bono to front AIDS Benefit on TV

by Music-News.com

U2 star Bono and comedians Will Ferrell and Chris Rock are teaming up for a U.S. TV special to raise money and awareness in the fight against AIDS.

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

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U2 may have just called it quits

by Paul Cashmere

U2 ended the ‘Experience + Innocence tour in Berlin on Tuesday night telling fans “we are going away now”.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Bono Returns To Work After Losing Voice

by Music-News.com

Bono has assured fans he will be “back to full voice” for the remainder of U2’s tour after suffering vocal issues over the weekend.

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

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U2 Slap Down Trump and The KKK in New Get Out Of Your Own Way Video

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

U2 have always been politically active, so it is no surprise that the video for their track “Get Out Of Your Own Way” is filled with images of the current political climate.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, U2

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Bono Honored At Woman Of The Year Awards

by Music-News.com

Bono is calling out his male counterparts for not stepping up to help women fix inequality issues.

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

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