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U2 to Receive MusiCares 2027 Honor on Band's 50th Anniversary
Larry Mullen Jr.
— Sep 10, 2026
U2 are named MusiCares 2027 Persons of the Year, celebrated for five decades of music and extensive humanitarian work, with a February gala at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The honor highlights Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.'s philanthropy and impact beyond music.
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Priya Raman
U2's charity work has always stood out, so this 2027 honor feels well earned after fifty years.
U2 Drummer Unsure He Can Sustain Full Shows Night After Night
Larry Mullen Jr.
— Sep 28, 2026
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. says a chronic neck injury left him unable to play and forced him to miss the band’s Las Vegas Sphere residency; he underwent high-risk surgery, including a risk of paralysis, to try to return. He has now rejoined the group for rehearsals and live performances, though he remains uncertain how well he can manage a full tour.
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Nicole Hardy
U2 might need to cut back on the length of their shows until Mullen proves he can handle a full set again.
