New Bono & Edge Pics 46664 Concert!!

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Nelson Mandela greets performers Bono (2L), Dave Stewart (2R) and Roger Taylor (R) at the '46664' Aids benefit concert in Cape Town, November 29, 2003. '46664' refers to the prison number allocated to Mandela during his long incarceration. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
 
This is a great article :D

http://www.capeargus.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=296284&fSectionId=48&fSetId=224

Oprah hooted with laughter at a joke from Archbishop Tutu, Madiba thumped Bono's back in delight and Queen's Brian May couldn't help staring into the eyes of Beyonc?.

Who would have thought, 303 years ago, that a little farm at the tip of Africa would one day host such extraordinary company.

Under the giant camphor trees of Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West last night, some of the world's most adored stars dined in fine style with Nelson Mandela, their leader in the fight against HIV-Aids.

It has been a magical week for the city as the stars have descended in answer to Mandela's call to perform, free, at his 46664 Aids charity concert tomorrow night.

Mandela held the banquet in their honour to thank them, personally, at South Africa's premier wine estate, established by governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel in 1700.

Capetonians have seldom enjoyed such intimacy with people so famous - when last could a Capetonian stroll up to The Edge, one of the world's most famous guitarists, and say, as so many did: "Howzit! Can I take a photo of you and me with my cellphone?" And have the U2 man grin: "Sure."

Madiba was the oldest person present, and the youngest was two-year-old Isaac, son of Genesis superstar Peter Gabriel, who spent his evening rolling around on the grass at Oprah's feet. She had taken off her high heels after they had sunk into the soft grass, and spent the evening padding around the giant marquee barefoot.

South Africa's former ambassador to the homeland of Bapetikosweti, her excellency Evita Bezuidenhout, had the stars in hysterics. And after the main course, PJ Powers sang to some of the world's most talented musicians. Before that she was heard whispering backstage: "My nerves aren't coping!"

Outside, when Queen drummer Roger Taylor headed for the bar, Education Minister Kader Asmal declined a drink, complaining: "They don't have any Irish whiskey!"

Bono told the guests about his dawning political awareness: "It was Peter Gabriel who woke me up to the plight of Steve Biko. We were just dumb white kids, we didn't know anything."


But after many visits to South Africa now, he said: "South Africa's a beautiful, shining country. The great miracle of South Africa is that it's turning tragedy into opportunity.

"Madiba's greatest gift to the world is to say: 'I was in prison for all those years. Those people with Aids, they're in prison. Let them out. Let them go. We need them.'

"Madiba, we're humbled to be in your company this evening."
He proclaimed as only a rock superstar can: "Madiba's not just the former president of South Africa. Not just Africa. He's the president of all people in the world who love freedom."

Oprah led the standing ovation.

Madiba left soon after dinner.

Later, when Oprah eventually called it a night, Bono leapt up to escort her to her car.

Sandals in her hand, she and the U2 frontman walked arm in arm across the lawns, through the historic homestead and out through the rose garden in earnest conversation.

"They just don't hear it!" Oprah exclaimed of the anti-Aids message which has been so difficult to spread. Bono, a man filled with energy and passion, put his arm around her and reassured her that with their combined fame as a weapon, it could be done.

Walking back to the giant marquee, he furtively inquired: "Hey, can you find me a cigarette?"

The Cape Argus obliged.

"You're a genius!" he exclaimed, before darting off to see the three exquisite Corr sisters.

An auction of three items raised R2 million - a print of Madiba and Muhammad Ali signed by all the stars present, a guitar and a Mandela sculpture.

Sharon Corr paid R1.1m for the photograph and told the Cape Argus she would hang it at her home in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

HIV-Aids may be rampant in South Africa. But as master of ceremonies Tim Modise insisted to the star-studded comapny: "With friends like you we can never go wrong."
 
I really hope a photo will turn up of Edge on stage w/ Mr. Mandela


I hope so too. That was a great moment. I'm sure there will be plenty of more pictures soon.

And Bob Geldof is on again...I wonder if Bono and Edge will play again. :hmm:
 
Bob said the F word

And whatever that is that he's singing makes me want to do the Irish jig :D

I did like when he did Redemption Song at the beginning

Now he's doing Peace Love And Understanding :hyper:
 
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I miss the concert but I am sure I will see it on Monday and the BBC will have video of it online for awhile :wiink: I want to go home to be able to use the computer.
 
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela, left, at the Nelson Mandela AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 29, 2003. The number 46664 is the prisoner number Mandela was issued during his years of imprisonment. At back is Bono, right, and The Edge, second from right, from the rock band U2. (AP Photo/str)
 
Yes, the concert is over. Bono sang Unchained Melody at the end of One..then Bono was part of another song w/ Anastacia, Dave Stewart, and some others

Also w/ One, the African choir was singing too-that was beautiful

There was a Queen medley at the end. They should have had Bono do Bohemian Rhapsody :D
 
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Just by chance I turned the thing on in turn for Bono and Edge to come back to the stage, then Bono lit the candle (did anyone else think he looked like he might have burned himself?), then they started "One".
Damn, he looked great!!!:drool: :drool: :drool: :censored: :censored: :censored:
 
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela is hugged by U2 lead singer Bono at the Nelson Mandela AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town South Africa Saturday Nov. 29, 2003. The number 46664 is the prisoner number Mandela was issued during his years of imprisonment. (AP Photo/str)
 
:hyper: Thanks for posting the pics, my computer is too slow. Cool! :up: :drool: What a great day!!

Bono's hair gets blonder and blonder;)
 
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