Exclusive access to U2 on lucrative tour as Bono retakes stage after surgery

Reuters was given exclusive access to U2 singer Bono and the band’s management as the Irish super-group restarted a global tour interrupted for two months by the singer needing emergency back surgery. The story of Bono’s return to the stage and the prediction the band would earn a record-breaking $700 million from the two-year touring schedule won wide media play. The previous record for a tour was $558 grossed by the Rolling Stones 2005-2007 Bigger Bang tour.