U2 and Snow Patrol???
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Billboard) - Look for U2 to start its world tour on March 1 in Florida in support of its new album, the band's manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard.
"We'll play approximately 35 shows in the arenas in the spring in the U.S.," McGuinness said. U2 will then play 30 stadium shows across Europe, return to North America for another 35-date arena swing and finish up in Japan and Australia. U2's album, "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," will be released Nov. 23 in the United States, and a day earlier internationally. Rumors have circulated that potential openers include Snow Patrol and the Scissor Sisters. McGuinness said no decision has been made, but added "We love Snow Patrol. Their producer, Jacknife Lee, also worked on U2's album and they're Irish. There's a close connection." U2's 2001 tour grossed $104 million from 106 shows worldwide, according to Billboard Boxscore. Continuing the move toward a more rock-driven approach emphasized on 2000's "All That You Can't Leave Behind," the new set is front-loaded with a host of satisfyingly straightforward tracks that should thrill U2 fans. Highlights include the chiming, strident "City of Blinding Lights," the powerful Edge showcase "All Because of You" and the emotive, atmospheric "Miracle Drug," where Bono scales the heights of his vocal register. First single "Vertigo" has been the top track at U.S. modern rock radio for three weeks. Reuters/Billboard Snow Patrol opening for U2??? I find that a bit disappointing - though I like SP live; had hoped for somebody a bit, ahem, more experienced :P |
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The 1st ever engineer my band worked with in a studio supported u2 last time they rolled around here with his band. 8)
Slightly less famous and rich than snow patrol lol |
yeah, ib been hearing this about snow patrol for some time, its in the tabloids here in irealnd. yeah, i dont mind that much but maybe they should be first on the bill followed by a bigger band..
the Red Hot Chilli peppers opened for U2 at Slane a few years back, just to give you an idea how ridiculosly huge U2 are! 8) andi |
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on a slightly related subject. > is spending the new year in glasgow watchign snow patrol 8)
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you just reminded me a girl from uni has my killers album and she's got into a habit of never actually turning up :mad:
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but il let em of coz they do only have one album like andi |
quality not quantity my child.
was in the pub having a few sly beers n workign on some songs after uni today and mr brightside came on and it reminded me how much i ****ing love that band and album |
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