When do you think U2 will retire / end?

Originally posted by Blue_Room:U2 will go until one of them is unable to go any longer. Their physical health is going to be the only thing that makes them retire. I do not believe they have any plan in place to retire right now.

There obviously is going to be an extended break when E & I ends however and this speculation that they are done will reach a fever pitch with some. It always does. Even when touring is done I think they will still release new music. We will at least get that box set of unreleased stuff that Edge mentioned years ago if and when they retire!

Originally posted by Welsh_Edge:I wonder what Larry thinks.

Originally posted by blueeyedboy:My theory is they've had a plan for the endgame for quite awhile now. Bono's back and bike crash set it behind schedule, but I've got a feeling they know exactly when and how they're gonna do it...

Originally posted by MattG:[..]
On the contrary, I would argue I bet his injuries pushed them ahead of schedule somewhat. Or at least set their sights a little sooner.

But I do agree, a band/company of that size (and they are a company) has to know what the next 5 years may look like.

Originally posted by robotsandmonkeys:These guys are WAAAAAY too business savvy not to publicly announce a final tour and milk it for all it's worth. Barring some sort of health or internal band problem that would force an immediate break-up, they will announce it along with a world tour with multiple legs.

Not saying this as a judgement against them...but honestly, these guys are capitalists to the absolute core. They will absolutely let you know when they are having a final tour, and when you can buy $750 tickets to see it at a venue near you- no doubt in my mind.

Originally posted by blueeyedboy:[..]
Or until one of them no longer "wants" to go on...