Bono has revealed that U2 won't be 'back for a while' as the plan to take a well deserved break.

The band, who recently finished their 360 world tour, said they won't be heading back on the road 'for a while'.

Speaking at the GQ Awards, Bono told Metro: ''They say every tour is ten days too long. Not with this one. We genuinely loved every single night and at the end we were so sad.''

Whilst collecting their award for Best Band, Bono told the audience: ‘Growing up is not what is meant to happen to a rock band. It has happened, we are now men.’

Other guests on the red carpet included Blur's Alex James, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Dizzee Rascal, boy band One Direction, The Saturdays, Kylie Minogue, Pixie Lott and Leona Lewis.

As previously reported on Gigwise, the frontman dismissed rumours that he suffered a 'heart scare' whilst on tour.

GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2011