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U2 is an Irish rock band which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band's formation, they have consisted of Bono (real name Paul Hewson) (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (real name David Evans) (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums, percussion). The band is the biggest selling alternative rock act of all time, having sold 140 million albums worldwide as of 2008. They have won 22 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. As of 2009, they have released 12 albums and 58 singles. |
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U2's Adam Clayton suing former assistant over missing funds Date: 25 Dec 2009
Guardian Unlimited -
The bassist with the Irish stadium rockers claims that his former personal assistant embezzled as much as £1.6m from his accounts over 13 months U2's Adam Clayton is suing his former assistant, Carol Hawkins, alleging that she stole as much at £1.6m from his accounts. On Friday, an Irish judge temporarily froze Hawkins's assets as the court heard claims that she bought holidays and apartments ...
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U2 movie to be filmed in Belfast Date: 25 Dec 2009
Belfast Telegraph -
While Northern Ireland was in the grip of the Troubles in the late 1970s, something was happening south of the border which would have a global impact on music. Related Stories In Pictures: Sexy Christmas grotto is red ho-ho-hot Anthrax 'kills three heroin addicts' Memorable moments from the noughties 60-51 Police not convinced of Northern Ireland man's suicide
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Jimmy Page TV Gig- U2 Extortion?- Goo Goo Dolls- David Bowie The Gayest- Guns N' Roses Make History- Linkin Park ... Date: 25 Dec 2009
antiMUSIC -
A top story from this week. Today's roundup of quick music news stories
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U2 Ties Led Zeppelin Record Date: 25 Dec 2009
antiMUSIC -
U2 scores its seventh No. 1 on The Billboard 200 as "No Line on the Horizon" bows in the top slot.
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U2 Accused of CD Art Theft Date: 25 Dec 2009
antiMUSIC -
American musician and label owner Taylor Deupree has accused U2 of copying one of his album covers for their new record.
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Thursday's Music Roundup Date: 24 Dec 2009
Spin -
[Updated: 12:37 P.M.] NEWS: KANYE WEST : Voted 2009's Scrooge A new survey recasts celebrities as famous holiday characters -- also starring Taylor Swift! [ SPIN ] TOM WAITS Working on New Album Singer/songwriter says he hopes to record "sometime in the spring.” [ LA Times ] U2 to Release Limited Edition Remix Album Artificial Horizon features remixes from Trent Reznor, producer Jacknife Lee ...
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U2 Recruit Trent Reznor for Remix Album Date: 24 Dec 2009
Spin -
U2 are set to release a new remix album, Artificial Horizon , this January, and for the Irish band it was a chance to unleash new material from their vaults. According to the quartet's website , the 13-track album will be released to members of their fan club only, and will feature remixes of Bono and Co.'s latter-day work courtesy of Trent Reznor ("Vertigo") and Justice ("Get On Your Boots ...
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20 gems from a weak year for albums Date: 24 Dec 2009
Orange County Register -
You can keep U2 and Springsten and Dylan and all the other big names -- 2009 has been better for discovering lesser-heard treasures.
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