U2 At Glastonbury

[withahip]

Rest Of U2 Perfectly Fine With Africans Starving


SAN FRANCISCO—Rock band U2, currently on tour in North America, is well-known for its human-rights advocacy, particularly its ongoing campaign to eradicate poverty in Africa. Less known to fans of the Irish supergroup, however, is that the lion's share of these efforts are made by lead singer Bono. The three other U2 members are perfectly okay with the dismal plight of Africa's poor.

Enlarge ImageThe Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton.

"Yeah, that Africa stuff is Bono's thing," The Edge said. "I don't mind if he pursues other interests, but I really try to focus on the guitar riffs that give U2 its characteristic sound."

Bassist Adam Clayton, while "not opposed" to Bono's tireless efforts to improve the quality of life for impoverished Third World citizens, is apparently too busy to spearhead an anti-poverty initiative of his own.

"I was happy to help out with the Live 8 thing," said Clayton, referring to the July mega-concert benefit. "But ever since I discovered rock 'n' roll in the mid-'70s, music has been my passion, and I'd be lying if I said it was something different, like helping people."

Clayton added: "I don't have a problem with [Bono] trying to save Africa. Who knows, it might inspire some decent songs. But just as long as it doesn't interfere with the band."

In 2002, Bono started an organization called Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa to raise awareness of the deep health and economic crises that cripple much of the continent. His fellow bandmates, however, do not lose any sleep over the debt crisis facing many African nations.

"If I could wave a magic wand and cure Africa's problems, I would do that," drummer Larry Mullen Jr. said. "But someone has to take care of the more practical, day-to-day stuff that Bono doesn't really bother with. Like, for example, how's the next album going to sound? How're we going to keep our live act fresh? I can't tell you how many millions of decisions go into making one Elevation tour."

Enlarge ImageA starving African, who is of little concern to the other members of U2.

Mullen added: "You don't win 14 Grammys feeding Africans."

In the rare moment they have free, Clayton, Mullen, and The Edge said they choose to relax and rejuvenate, without letting the plight of Africa's starving and disease-afflicted millions weigh too heavily on their minds.

"I have a garden to tend to when we're not on the road," The Edge said. "There's nothing wrong with taking care of your own little corner of the world. I work very hard in my garden."

When asked their opinion about Bono's prospects of being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize within the next year, the music-playing part of U2 could not stifle their groans.

"We had a big scare last year when [Bono's] name was put forward as the new president of the World Bank," Clayton said. "I mean, I have nothing against it, but it would just be more work for us, because we'd be left with the very challenging task of finding a new lead singer."

During live concerts, U2 audiences are treated to a stunning audiovisual experience, with Bono periodically giving his opinion on social and world events between songs. During these interludes, the rest of U2 is often conspicuously silent.

"When Bono starts telling the audience how messed up the world can be and how we should work together to make things better, I usually just zone out," Mullen said

[Dr Cheese]

I almost thought this was genuine at first!

"You don't win 14 Grammys feeding Africans."

[withahip]

Bono Outbids Everyone At Charity Auction For Bono-Autographed Guitar


LOS ANGELES—During a Keep A Child Alive charity auction last Friday, U2 frontman Bono paid $575,000 for a guitar signed by the Irish recording artist, outbidding his nearest competitor by nearly $500,000.

"Not only does this allow me to donate to a cause in which I very deeply believe, but I now own a unique and valuable piece of rock and roll history," said the singer, who also placed the winning bid on a "once-in-a-lifetime" lunch with Bono at $1 million.

Bono reportedly listed the autographed guitar on eBay the next day to raise money for Amnesty International, and within 20 minutes, had placed the highest bid at $750,000.

[girlwithnoname]

Joke shared in Onion thread:

Guy dies and goes to heaven. He's getting checked in by St. Peter, paperwork processed, harp and robes issued to him. Then St. Peter says "let's take you to meet the big guy." and leads him towards the most majestic, sparkling, open-air throne room the guy can imagine. They pass a dressing room on the way in, its door propped open. He glances in through the open door and and sees Bono in there, touching up his hair, striking poses, and making pouty faces at the mirror.

"St. Peter," the guy says, impressed, "Is that really Bono in there?"

"No," St. Peter replies. "That's God. He just THINKS he's Bono."

[withahip]

At a recent U2 concert in Glasgow, Scotland, Bono asked the audience for total quiet.

Then, in the silence, he started to slowly clap his hands, once every few seconds. Holding the audience in total silence, he said into the microphone, “Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies.”

From the front of the crowd a voice with a broad Scottish accent pierced the quiet …

“Well, fuckin stop doin it then, ya evil bastard!”

[Scouser]

I bet that was Jimbo. The scamp.

[Grumpy_Jimbo]

At a recent U2 concert in Glasgow, Scotland, Bono asked the audience for total quiet.

Then, in the silence, he started to slowly clap his hands, once every few seconds. Holding the audience in total silence, he said into the microphone, “Every time I clap my hands, a child in Africa dies.”

From the front of the crowd a voice with a broad Scottish accent pierced the quiet …

“Well, fuckin stop doin it then, ya evil bastard!”

Urban Myth.....

It never happened, or if it did it was never in Glasgow...... The story in Glasgow is that this happened in the Dublin Crowd.......

[Voodoo Billy]

I just loved Withahip's 'Glasgow, Scotland', just in case you got it confused with 'Glasgow, Alaska'.

[Ivan]

I just loved Withahip's 'Glasgow, Scotland', just in case you got it confused with 'Glasgow, Alaska'.

There is a Glasgow, Kentucky. They have a faggoty accent down there, too.

[Voodoo Billy]

The Scottish one was probably named after yours of course. Does it give you that information in 'My First U.S. Pocket Atlas and Sticker Book'?

[withahip]

Urban Myth.....

It never happened, or if it did it was never in Glasgow...... The story in Glasgow is that this happened in the Dublin Crowd.......

Next thing you are going to tell me is Bono didn't really buy his own guitar back.

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Voodoo - you will need to direct your feelings of Glsagow being unnecessarily specified as being in Scotland at my friend evilmegaman whom I cut and pasted the joke from as I am too lazy to actually type and cannot read.

But be warned. He is evil. He is mega. And he is . . . .a man.

http://www.zeropaid.com/bbs/showthread. ... .%E2%80%9D

[fat cherry]

the edge getting edgy (lol, see what i did there) about being criticised over their tax affairs:

http://www.nme.com/news/u2/58004