Already today, there has been activity at Stadio Olimpico in Turin. Around midday, some songs were soundchecked at the stadium. No vocals were heard, so it is more likely that this was a test by the band's techs rather than U2 themselves - not to mention that U2 don't typically turn up for rehearsals this early in the day.

The songs heard were:
Miss Sarajevo
City Of Blinding Lights
Magnificent
Mysterious Ways

Stay tuned; at the end of today, Italian time, we will have a full wrap-up of proceedings as per usual.

But back to yesterday for a bit - a short clip of Miss Sarajevo being rehearsed is on YouTube:
And in case you're still trying to get over your skepticism and disbelief that something substantial finally happened yesterday, there are photos of Bono in Turin taken by Cristian on Facebook. The photos are both from yesterday's rehearsal itself, and when Bono came out to meet fans afterwards. There is even YouTube footage of Bono and Edge meeting with fans in Turin:

Posted on August 02, 2010 by Axver