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Updated: 13.27
U2 KICKED OFF their iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver last night.
Some people had queued since Monday to see the opening night of the band’s first tour in four years.
Fans were quite excited, particularly this lover of adjectives:
https://vine.co/v/eKpgDhg2QTJ
Not everyone had a great seat though:
It was all going well until the Edge fell off the stage.
Don’t worry – he was soon back on his feet, but Michael had a warning for the rest of the band:
After the show, the Edge let everyone know he’s okay (with an inevitable pun) – but does have some serious bruises:
u2 / Instagram
Meanwhile, an old friend showed up…
The 70-date tour is almost sold out, but some tickets are still available for the band’s other shows at the Rogers Arena. The next gigs are in California and Arizona.
Fans in Ireland may experience a slightly different show, with Bono recently telling the Irish Times there isn’t a suitable venue here to stage the concert in its present form.
Meanwhile, the band has hit back at criticism they get for moving some of their business to the Netherlands for tax purposes.
In an interview with Sky News, Bono insisted the band pays “a fortune” in tax.
“Because you’re good at philanthropy and because I am an activist people think you should be stupid in business and I don’t run with that,” he said.
The Edge added: “So much of our business is outside of Ireland so it is ridiculous to make a big deal out of it.”
A credit to those who do this day in and day out helping others and ask for nothing in return.!
I saw the guy swimming way out at sea & thought what fecking eejit would swim out that far. We saw him stop for a while too & then didn’t see him any more. I can fully understand why someone reported the incident & fair play to them. I am sooo impressed by the coastguard rescue team & their rapid response & I am also glad no life was lost.
Best beach in Europe
After Bettystown
Pablo did u ever get the sewerage smell in Bettystown.
Nope. Tramore is.
Enniscrone beach is one of the nicest in europe…..
Isn’t that where they shot saving private Ryan
Tis indeed! Have a few days booked down there! Can’t flippin wait!!
hey yes this is our famous beach ;)
Private Ryan didn’t get shot. He got home if you saw the end of the movie
Saving Private Ryan was actually shot in Ballinesker
Sad news from Kerry, the rescue services pulled the body of a drowned 20 year old from one of the lakes. This was as they were calling off the rescue here. The coast guard and RNLI must be incredibly busy during this weather. RIP.
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