Music
Bono Gets Emergency Back Surgery, Tour Dates In Jeopordy
by Ciaran Thompson
May 21, 2010
U2’s Bono has undergone emergency spinal surgery after suffering an injury while preparing for the band’s upcoming tour. The 50-year-old was treated at a specialist neurosurgery clinic in Munich and will stay there for few days. A spokesman said he’ll then return to his home in Ireland to rest.
The band’s next scheduled tour date in Salt Lake City on June 3 has been postponed. Further notice about other canceled or postponed tour dates will be released at the appropriate time said a statement on the band’s website.
A total of 16 shows across North America have been planned before they head back to Europe in August. U2’s visits to Canada include stops in Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal [BBC]
All Canadian Dates:
June 23 – Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton
July 3 – Rogers Centre – Toronto
July 16 – Montreal Hippodrome – Montreal
July 17 – Montreal Hippodrome – Montreal
