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“Putin would never, ever say his name,” the frontman said. “So I thought tonight, the free people, from here, people who believe in freedom must say his name.”
The singer and guitarist invited Antytila—a Ukrainian pop-rock act currently serving on the front lines—to join them for part of the acoustic set.
J.J. Abrams is reportedly developing a show about the legendary rockers for Netflix, with Bono and the band’s involvement.
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She said Thursday she’ll be reading a poem by Bono at the Friends of Ireland luncheon.
The singer also said he dislikes the band’s name and the sound of his own voice.
She was once the world’s most celebrated political prisoner, a beacon of moral authority in a troubled region. But now Aung San Suu Kyi’s rock-star supporters are turning on her.
So the airstrikes and social media trolling haven’t stopped extremists in the Middle East. Why not try comedy? That’s what the U2 frontman told a group of senators Tuesday.
The U2 front man—along with the rest of his Irish rock act—came under fire for imposing their new album on many iTunes users. Now, the sunglasses-loving singer is sorry.
The U2 frontman wants to save the world. Why shouldn’t he save Republicans, too?
Ten years ago, Bono said U2 was ‘reapplying for the job of the best band in the world.’ It would appear that application is pending once again.
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