Tuesday, 28 July 2009

U2 rocks in Dublin as world tour hits new high

U2 rocked more than 80,000 fans in Dublin as the Irish supergroup's latest world tour hit new emotional highs Friday night on home soil.

"We are so young — as a nation!" shouted the 49-year-old lead singer Bono.

A deafening roar welcomed the Dubliners as they launched their three-concert homestand at Croke Park, Ireland's biggest stadium and a cathedral to Irish nationalism. The band's "360" tour — featuring its underselling 12th studio album, "No Line on the Horizon" — switches from Europe to North America in September.

Crowds braced for downpours threw their raincoats aside as an unexpected sunset gave way to a starry Dublin night.

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