U2 Star Bono Undergoes Emergency Spinal Surgery

Bono was treated at a specialist neurosurgery clinic in Munich and is expected to stay there for a number of days. Photo by BGNES

U2's lead singer Bono has had emergency spinal surgery after suffering an injury while preparing for tour dates.

The 50-year-old musician was treated at a specialist neurosurgery clinic in Munich and is expected to stay there for a number of days.

He will then return to his home in Ireland to recuperate further, a spokesman said, cited by the BBC.

The band's next tour date in the US on 3 June has been postponed, while their Glastonbury appearance may be in doubt.

Further information about the possible impact on other tour dates would be announced in due course, a statement on the band's website added.

The Irish rock band was due to perform a string of gigs across North America, returning to Europe in August.

They were due to begin rehearsals on Tuesday for the opening date in Salt Lake City, and are scheduled to headline the Glastonbury Festival on 25 June.

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