Axl Rose, David Lee Roth, Liam Gallagher... Bono??

[BluRmGrl]

Found this article on MSN.com today... I thought it might be written tongue in cheek, but it's actually pretty snarky. Granted, we're not unbiased here but I can't be the only one who feels that Bono doesn't belong on the list. At least not in the within the context that his ego outshines the rest of the band. Actually, I think the article's unfair in that manner to several artists named. What say you?

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[Galeongirl]

They seem to enjoy the various uses of the word cock.

I don't get much of the article. And as far as I know, when people speak of U2, the one thing that defines U2 for most people I've spoken to is Edge. Not Bono.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Up until 10 years ago was good looking...

Ha... PLEBA just shit a brick.

 

[BluRmGrl]

Up until 10 years ago was good looking...

Ha... PLEBA just shit a brick.

I know. That make me literally LOL.

 

[Niceman]

Bono may be a major star, but he always pushed the other members, he never did a solo album.... I don't seee how he belongs on the list.

 

[ryancoke71]

Up until 10 years ago was good looking...

Ha... PLEBA just shit a brick.

Yes, he has REALLY let himself go!

 

[MoodyJ]

Definitely a little bit of snark in there, and I agree that it is a little unfair to some of the lead singers listed.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

they listed just about every major lead singer of the past 50 years. who gives a crap.

 

[doctorwho]

The irony is that they chose not only a fairly recent photo, but one where he looks rather good. So hardly this "unattractive lump". And hey, when those writers hit 50+, I'd like to see how "good looking" they are.

But I do agree with the overall comments. Bono has been accused of being "messianic" since the 80's. And even people like the Gallagher's have said that they couldn't stop watching Bono in concert. In other words, I disagree with you Galeongirl - when people think of U2, they think of Bono.

Then again, if Bono wasn't such an entertainer, always trying to draw the audience in, would U2 be as big as they have been for the last few decades? Would U2 have ever broken through had it not been for Bono's actions at Live Aid? Lead Singer Disease can sometimes lead to Bono's awful comments (reapplying for best band... yada ) but it also helped bring U2 to the top and keep them there.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

they listed just about every major lead singer of the past 50 years. who gives a crap.