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U2's latest tour: ludicrous, expensive and a bit hypocritical

Protesters in Dublin were furious about the time it took to dismantle Bono's massive stage 'claw'Considering their reputation as the most socially aware band on the planet, U2 have been doing their best to inflame at least one section of society with their latest venture. Protesters in Dublin this week picketed the Croke Park stadium where the dismantling of the world's most expensive â€“ and most preposterous â€“ rock show, including a giant electronic "claw", required almost two days...

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23:10 on July 29 2009

U2's latest tour: ludicrous, expensive and a bit hypocritical

Guardian Music — Protesters in Dublin were furious about the time it took to dismantle Bono's massive stage 'claw'Considering their reputation as the most socially aware band on the plane... more info

20:30 on July 30 2009

Ego warriors: U2 speak out on rock-star hypocrisy

Guardian Music — Over the years, U2 have taken many a kicking. But the band believe they're unjustly maligned for their unique brand of 'stadium activism'Tuesday night in Amsterdam. Insid... more info

20:44 on July 30 2009

New U2 Video - "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" (Live)

Stereogum — We've already seen photos illustrating U2's monstrous 360Âº Tour rig, but something that can get David Byrne to brandish some blog snark is probably worth experienci... more info

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03:52 on July 30 2009