Despite saying that they were hoping to have a new album by the end of 2016, it’s looking less and less likely that U2 will have the follow-up to 2014’s Songs of Innocence out until next year. According to lead singer Bono, they are also lining up a tour for 2017
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Whether you've been with U2 since their post-punk beginnings or first heard of them when you deleted 'Songs of Innocence' from your iPhone, their legacy is secure.
"There’s 50 ideas, and probably about 20 that we’re actually really excited about," the Edge said. "We’ve got some ways to narrow it down, but we’re in good shape.”