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Sorry, Bono: Economy Shelves U2 Tower

Tallest building in Ireland would house band's studio

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(Newser) – Not even Bono is immune to the gloomy economy. Plans for a record-breaking Dublin skyscraper partly financed by the band U2 are on hold thanks to the global crisis, AFP reports. The U2 Tower, designed by architect Norman Foster, would be the tallest in Ireland and house a studio for the band. A city agency said the project was on hold, but that “the objective is to see this landmark project complete.”

All members of U2 are involved in the project.
All members of U2 are involved in the project.   (AP Photo)
Bono holds his honorary knighthood at the British ambassador's official residence in Sandyford, Dublin.
Bono holds his honorary knighthood at the British ambassador's official residence in Sandyford, Dublin.   (AP Photo)
An artists impression of the U2 Tower is seen.
An artists impression of the U2 Tower is seen.   (AP Photo)
U2 frontman Bono.
U2 frontman Bono.   (AP Photo)
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