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A child in a 'post-apocalyptic costume' poses at the Glastonbury festival near Pilton, Somerset, on June 24, 2010. Celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year, the festival showcases some of the world's best artists from all areas of music and performance. This year's headline acts on the main stage include Muse, Gorillaz and Stevie Wonder. U2 were set to also perform until lead singer Bono had to pull out due to needing emergency spinal surgery.

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A child in a 'post-apocalyptic costume' poses at the Glastonbury festival near Pilton, Somerset, on June 24, 2010. Celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year, the festival showcases some of the world's best artists from all areas of music and performance. This year's headline acts on the main stage include Muse, Gorillaz and Stevie Wonder. U2 were set to also perform until lead singer Bono had to pull out due to needing emergency spinal surgery.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: (L to R) Adam Clayton, The Edge, New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and U2 front man Bono pose after flicking the switch to light the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge red ahead of World AIDS Day 2010, on November 30, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. More than 80 iconic landmarks across 13 countries will join (RED) to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic, by turning red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1.
US talk-show star Oprah Winfrey (R) looks on as U2 frontman Bono flashes a peace sign during the filming of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' at the Sydney Opera House on December 14, 2010. Winfrey, age 56, named herself as Australia's new ambassador to the world, saying her visit Down Under would reap huge rewards for Australia's image and its tourism coffers.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: (L to R) Adam Clayton, New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Chair of Pacific Friends of the Global Fund Wendy McCarthy, U2 front man Bono and The Edge pose after flicking the switch to light the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge red ahead of World AIDS Day 2010, on November 30, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. More than 80 iconic landmarks across 13 countries will join (RED) to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic, by turning red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: (L-R) World Vision CEO Tim Costello, U2's Bono, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Executive Director of Oxfam Andrew Hewett discuss aid for HIV sufferers at the Sydney Opera House on November 28, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: (L to R) Adam Clayton, New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Chair of Pacific Friends of the Global Fund Wendy McCarthy, U2 front man Bono and The Edge pose after flicking the switch to light the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge red ahead of World AIDS Day 2010, on November 30, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. More than 80 iconic landmarks across 13 countries will join (RED) to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic, by turning red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally and Prime Minister Julia Gillard (R) listen to U2 front man Bono speaking before he flicked the switch to light the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge red ahead of World AIDS Day 2010, on November 30, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. More than 80 iconic landmarks across 13 countries will join (RED) to promote awareness of the ongoing fight against the AIDS epidemic, by turning red to mark World AIDS Day on December 1.
US talk-show star Oprah Winfrey (R) is hugged by U2 frontman Bono during the filming of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' at the Sydney Opera House on December 14, 2010. Winfrey, age 56, named herself as Australia's new ambassador to the world, saying her visit Down Under would reap huge rewards for Australia's image and its tourism coffers.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE WAS CREATED FROM ORIGINAL COLOUR FILE) Bono and The Edge of U2 perform on stage at Etihad Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: A fan of the Irish rock band U2 wears a mask of lead singer Bono prior to the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: THIS BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE WAS CREATED FROM ORIGINAL COLOUR FILE) Bono of U2 performs on stage at Etihad Stadium on December 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Guitarist The Edge and lead singer Bono of U2 perform on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs alongside bass guitarist Adam Clayton during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Guitarist The Edge and lead singer Bono of U2 perform on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: The Irish rock band U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: The Irish rock band U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Lead singer Bono of U2 performs on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Guitarist The Edge and lead singer Bono of U2 perform on stage during the U2 360 Tour concert at the Estadio Anoeta on September 26, 2010 in San Sebastian, Spain.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) The Edge, Bono and Larry Mullen Jr of U2 perform on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr of U2 perform on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Former Black Cap cricket captain Stephen Fleming is seen in the crown during the U2 concert at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono (L), The Edge and Adam Clayton of U2 perform on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono (L), The Edge and Adam Clayton of U2 perform on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The Edge of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The Edge of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The crowd gathers for the U2 concert at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The Edge of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The Edge of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: The Edge of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 25: Bono of U2 performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand.