And here's the article. Very cool!
Bono Vox in Sarajevo
Bono Vox, lead singer of Irish rock band "U2", and great friend of Sarajevo and of the Sarajevo Film Festival, arrived in our city on Sunday, 20 August 2006.
Since the early 80s, "U2" has remained one of the world's most popular rock groups. They came together in 1976, and have since sold nearly 170 million albums. Their first album, "Boy", was published in 1980. After the release of the album "The Joshua Tree" in 1987, "U2" became one of the biggest rock bands in the world, boasting millions of fans as well as a favorable position in the eyes of music critics. "U2" has also won 22 Grammy Awards. Their most recent album, "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb", was released in 2004.
Bono Vox is well known for his humanitarian efforts. In 1999 he became actively involved in lobbying and campaigning to decrease foreign debt in third world countries and improve life in Africa. During his frequent journeys, he has met with politicians around the world, including U.S. President George W. Bush and British PM Tony Blair, whom he lobbied with to send help to the countries of the third world.
Bono Vox has been a friend of Sarajevo for many years now. Many remember that, in 1993, this renowned performer spent New Year’s Eve in the besieged city. What is more, Bono also owns a Bosnian passport.
In 1997, "U2" staged a concert in Sarajevo as part of their POPMART Tour, a concert that had been promised to the city in 1993. This is his second time at SFF