Bono's back surgery puts U2 dates in jeopardy

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.

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

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