PLEBA Misc News and Articles #8

[last unicorn]

I couldn't care less because I'm not interested in cars and don't drive, but the stereo system was certainly state of the art back in the good old days and must be totally outdated by now. The interior looks horrible. If someone is willing enough to buy that care I'm sure that person has to put a shitload of money into this thing to have it refurbished.

 

[Babyface82]

Bono to speak at Helen Seymour's book launch

 

[last unicorn]

U2’s Bono Joins Sandy NJ Relief Effort

 

[FlyontheHorizon]

U2’s Bono Joins Sandy NJ Relief Effort

Between this and Music Rising, are they trying to make up for not being at the 12.12.12 concert?

 

[last unicorn]

I don't think U2 have to be at every charity concert and don't have to explain themselves or apologize if they're not performing at a show. There were a lot of high profile stars playing at the Sandy Relief show and it was a big success without U2 participating. I don't see why we should automatically assume that U2 are obliged to appear at every charity event.

 

[Galeongirl]

Ehh, what happened on 12.12.12? And why does U2 have to make up for that?

 

[last unicorn]

^ Sandy Relief Concert in New Jersey (aka 121212 concert)

Here's a video of last nights book launch in Dublin including Bono singing:

Newstalk - Movie rights to Helen Seymour book snapped up

 

[FlyontheHorizon]

Geez, I was joking. I didn't expect them there. The concert was still so recent in my mind, and then Bono and Edge go public about supporting the same cause.

 

[Galeongirl]

Ah, never heard of that before. Figures.

 

[last unicorn]

It was a big concert with the Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and others:

"12-12-12" The Concert for Sandy Relief

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Been doing some more Googling and found this short article and cute pic from the book launch yesterday!

Bono sings Neil Diamond to launch pal's book - RT? Ten

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Oops double post!

 

[Babyface82]

The Edge e Adam Clayton na Marquês de Sapucaí? | Guitarrista e baixista do U2 virão para a folia carioca. Bono e Larry Mullen Jr. ficarão em casa. | PortalROCKLine.com.br

Edge and Adam at the Carnival in Rio ?

 

[Super Yo]

The Edge e Adam Clayton na Marquês de Sapucaí? | Guitarrista e baixista do U2 virão para a folia carioca. Bono e Larry Mullen Jr. ficarão em casa. | PortalROCKLine.com.br

Edge and Adam at the Carnival in Rio ?

As tourists, they're not going to play in a "Escola Do Samba".

 

[jeevey]

As tourists, they're not going to play in a "Escola Do Samba".

This is not news, but, hey, when in Brazil....Bono Vox The Edge e Ronaldo Fenomeno no Karaoke ao vivo do Bar Secreto 13-04-2011.flv - YouTube

Wish I was a fly on that wall.

 

[greety]

there is video of Bono's singing here: Newstalk - Movie rights to Helen Seymour book snapped up

 

[Dragonfave]

Bono Q&A with Irishtimes: Ireland 2023: The Bono Interview - The Irish Times - Wed, Feb 06, 2013

 

[Galeongirl]

Ye gods, that reads annoying with all the apostrophes turned into question marks. Couldn't they have just edited that?

B: The mother and the mirror of our dreams. This 3D thing they project into your brain is good, isn?t it? And well done to Larry Mullen for winning the Oscar. First man to win for best supporting actress. Genius! What an achievement.

Oy, he's NOT gonna like that Bono!

 

[last unicorn]

I got a little shock when I started reading, then I realized it's all fun

 

[mama cass]

"our President Sir Bob Lord Geldof"

 

[bonocomet]

There's a link at the bottom of the article to read it in newspaper form, without all those question marks.
Not sure if I can transfer it here:
The Irish Times epaper

you might need to just click the link yourself. Nice giant Bono pic too. Though it is an old one.

 

[hcbiggs2002]

There's a link at the bottom of the article to read it in newspaper form, without all those question marks.
Not sure if I can transfer it here:
The Irish Times epaper

you might need to just click the link yourself. Nice giant Bono pic too. Though it is an old one.

Thanks but you do have to click the actual link to get the newspaper version. You can also print out page, which I did!

 

[kassandra]

The future according to Bono;
U2’s Bono envisions the world in 2023 - talks Obama, Clinton and Brian O’Driscoll for PM | Irish Entertainment | IrishCentral

 

[U2360]

Don't know if this counts as news, it's more like a reminder but.... Grammy's tonight @8 PM EST! Hosted by LL Cool J.
U2 is nominated for Best Long Form Music Video for From The Sky Down
I'm definitely gonna try to watch.

 

[last unicorn]

Obviously, the award didn't go to U2

U2 Home Page: @U2 - U2 News, U2 Lyrics, U2 Photos and more!

 

[loner]

Yeah,I like Mumford and Sons but still,

 

[Rhiannon64]

Here's an article I found today on a look back at the 30th anniversary of War. I love Bono's quote about music at the time being 'wallpaper music.' A line he got from John Lennon. But I love Bono's description of that music as 'music to eat your breakfast to.' What a great line! I really miss that quality in him. There was an innocence and idealism to him that was so refreshing. Actually I think I remember seeing a video of that comment. An interview from San Fransisco 83 sitting in a park with Larry? Have to go look for it now.

Anyway, enough rambling...

Here's the article:

Salvatore Bono: U2's 30 Year War

 

[last unicorn]

There is a new documentary about South Africa coming on the HISTORY channel. I have been watching the trailer on my local History Channel for weeks now. It will air here on Saturday 16 February. Bono does make an appearence in the documentary (he's also in the trailer) and there will be a new/alternative version of Breathe played during the programme. It's the version Bono wrote for Nelson Mandela, the one he talked about during a radio interview when U2 were in South Africa for the 360 tour:

Bono, New Version of 'Breathe' In South Africa Documentary

You can also watch the trailer there.

Edit: The alternative version of Breathe is played over the end credits.

 

[greety]

Hillary Clinton joins husband, Bono, other high-profile figures at NYC-based speaker agency - The Washington Post.

Anyone ever heard Bono did paid speeches???

 

[last unicorn]

I read that as "joins husband Bono"

Anyway, I think it has been made clear in the past that Bono gives all the money from speaking commitments to charity.