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I had to laugh when I read this article http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21112006/344/beethoven-bono-day.html
Was Beethoven the 18th century answer to Bono?
That is the conclusion of classical music experts who have built up a profile of the composer.
A portrait of Beethoven as a "stylish, brooding icon" graces the cover of the latest issue of Gramophone magazine.
According to the magazine, Beethoven shared the U2 star's socio-political ideologies, his cultural significance - and the fact he has no sense of humour.
Editor James Inverne said: "The evidence that Beethoven is back in the limelight in a big way is clear - no less than six new symphony cycle recordings are either in progress or recently completed.
"While having a little bit of fun, we wanted to come up with a cover image this month which would immediately point up the fact that this composer seems peculiarly current today.
"We tried to think of the main Beethovian character attributes. Leading cultural figure? Check. Someone who probably took himself rather seriously and seems unlikely to have had much of a sense of humour? Check. Associated with political and social ideologies? Check. One person today stood out - Bono."
The 21st century Beethoven image was created by illustrator Tim O'Brien.
"stylish brooding icon"- well his dress sense has improved but they obviously haven't seen the green monstrosity
and as for taking himself too seriously without a sense of humour, all I can say is they must have spent too long looking at JT posters. Now I'd love to hear Bono's reaction to this
Was Beethoven the 18th century answer to Bono?
That is the conclusion of classical music experts who have built up a profile of the composer.
A portrait of Beethoven as a "stylish, brooding icon" graces the cover of the latest issue of Gramophone magazine.
According to the magazine, Beethoven shared the U2 star's socio-political ideologies, his cultural significance - and the fact he has no sense of humour.
Editor James Inverne said: "The evidence that Beethoven is back in the limelight in a big way is clear - no less than six new symphony cycle recordings are either in progress or recently completed.
"While having a little bit of fun, we wanted to come up with a cover image this month which would immediately point up the fact that this composer seems peculiarly current today.
"We tried to think of the main Beethovian character attributes. Leading cultural figure? Check. Someone who probably took himself rather seriously and seems unlikely to have had much of a sense of humour? Check. Associated with political and social ideologies? Check. One person today stood out - Bono."
The 21st century Beethoven image was created by illustrator Tim O'Brien.
"stylish brooding icon"- well his dress sense has improved but they obviously haven't seen the green monstrosity
and as for taking himself too seriously without a sense of humour, all I can say is they must have spent too long looking at JT posters. Now I'd love to hear Bono's reaction to this 
agreed. Bono is very funny. He cannot get through an interview without cracking a joke. 
These people have obviously never seen Macfisto!?! 
