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Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Rollergirl on May 25, 2010, 03:30:03 PM

Title: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 25, 2010, 03:30:03 PM
...not for everybody apparently

It was supposed to be the most memorable performance in Glastonbury's history, but Bono has been left "heartbroken" after U2 were forced to cancel their headline slot at this year's festival following the singer's back injury last week. Organisers confirmed that U2 would have to pull out earlier today, saying: "We are just gutted, it is really terribly sad."

The singer is following medical advice to cancel forthcoming performances after undergoing emergency surgery for severe compression of the sciatic nerve


full story here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/25/u2-pull-out-glastonbury-2010?CMP=AFCYAH

Obviously I do not know the extend of his injury compared to MK's but I feel lucky to have tickets to see him rather than them!
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 25, 2010, 04:12:58 PM
Of course MK didn't have to undergo surgery (did he?), so I guess Bono is quite a bit worse.

No doubt this decision will cost them millions so I doubt it will have been taken lightly.

MK could fill in at Glastonbury (if he reschedules one of his German shows) :)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 25, 2010, 04:52:17 PM
Of course MK didn't have to undergo surgery (did he?), so I guess Bono is quite a bit worse.

I don't think, so yes, I guess it's worse but still...

(I quite like U2 by the way and would love to see them live, I'm glad I wasn't planning to see them this summer)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 25, 2010, 04:58:41 PM
I used to like U2 but I really think they believe their own hype these days. Saw them live in 97, it was a good show but really they had jumped the shark by that time. Wouldn't bother now.

But The Joshua Tree is a fantastic album.
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Waterline Man on May 25, 2010, 05:36:50 PM
IMO Bono is a  w*&%**r 8) 8)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Pottel on May 25, 2010, 05:50:18 PM
lol
liked them in 93 and in 97 and even in 2001, but last summer, they were so friggin way over the top,...it wasn't normal.
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 25, 2010, 07:48:16 PM
I like them in the eighties, haven't paid much attention since.... I can't comment on our man from the waterline comment, as I don't know Bono personnally, but I like his music (or like it in the eighties, maybe I should check out what he's done since).
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: draad on May 25, 2010, 07:48:42 PM
I'm told that it was a serious back injury. Bono apparently fell off a stage when he got too close to the Edge. 8)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Waterline Man on May 26, 2010, 10:03:59 AM
I'm told that it was a serious back injury. Bono apparently fell off a stage when he got too close to the Edge. 8)

I like it ;D ;D

Rumour here has it that he was trying out for superman so he could really save the world!! :disbelief :disbelief
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 26, 2010, 10:18:12 AM
 ;D  ;D  ;D

What's wrong with using your celebrity status to try and save the world? every little helps me think
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Waterline Man on May 26, 2010, 10:47:12 AM
;D  ;D  ;D

What's wrong with using your celebrity status to try and save the world? every little helps me think

Dont take any notice of me Nat,I just have this thing about Bono,he gets up my nose >:(
I think if anyone else was fronting U2 I'd be a fan but its just him that drives me nuts,I'm from that era so I've grown up with them,theyre Irish & I still wouldnt cross the road to see them.Sad :( :( but true!
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 26, 2010, 11:12:06 AM
OK. I will ignore everything you say on this subject!  ;D

Sometimes you just hate people for no reason, even people you've never met and never will (hopefully for them) Me it's Jeremy Clarkson's face I'd like to slap.

Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 26, 2010, 12:53:36 PM
I've never met Phil Collins and I hate him. ;)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 26, 2010, 01:19:33 PM
I've never met Phil Collins and I hate him. ;)

YOU DO???  :disbelief ;D
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 26, 2010, 03:34:38 PM
Sorry to admit it, don't think I've ever mentioned it before. ;)
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Waterline Man on May 26, 2010, 04:51:24 PM
Sorry to admit it, don't think I've ever mentioned it before. ;)


I dont think so either ::) ::) ::)

http://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=647.0
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Rollergirl on May 26, 2010, 07:22:09 PM
Sorry to admit it, don't think I've ever mentioned it before. ;)


I dont think so either ::) ::) ::)

http://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=647.0

Nope, that's news to me too, and very hard to believe  :lol
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: IrisRose on May 27, 2010, 01:18:08 AM
I think you just hate him by association, that's all.   :lol
Title: Re: The show must go on?
Post by: Love Expresso on May 27, 2010, 10:04:48 AM
But I think it is quite safe to say so because Bebbicidniddy isn't around here anymore. He is more at Guy's site nowadays...  :lol

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