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U2 to hit Russia for the first time ever

Published: 24 September, 2009, 19:30
Edited: 12 March, 2010, 22:41

U2 (AFP Photo DDP / Axel Schmidt Germany out

Legendary Irish band U2 has never before given concerts in Russia, but will come to Moscow next summer for their first live show - the U2 360° Tour - in support of the band’s latest studio album “No Line on the Horizon.”

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2 COMMENTS

alex September 26, 2009, 13:15 quote

oh .. look .. now since the crysis .. they are all coming to russia in order to earn some money .. but would they come if everything was like in the old days .. no.. just stay in your own countries ,, and get poor .. we are not going to spend our money on your silly songs

Steve September 29, 2009, 15:18 quote

I do not believe they have to go to Russia to make money. If they chose to, they can stay in New York and play every night to sold out crowds. I agree they are trying to expand their business, but I don't think they will go hungry if they pass on Moscow.

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