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April 12, 2005
Bono's in the Book
U2 star gets place in history
Suzanne Kerins, The Mirror
We all all know Bono is a bit of a legend -- but now the Bard of Ballymun is set to go down in history. Literally.
The 41-year-old U2 frontman is being graced with his own entry in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Kristine A. Strom, Senior Media Editor with Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., has contacted Irish website www.ShowBizIreland.com trying to get information on Bono and his career.
Bono -- whose real name is Paul Hewson -- will no doubt be listed for his musical achievements with U2 as well as his campaigning work against the spread of AIDS and Third World Debt.
The singer will take his place among the great and the good of Ireland past and present, as well as some of the country's most famous brands and events.
He will join the likes of W.B. Yeats and his painter brother Jack, former Presidents Mary Robinson and Jack Lynch, poet Oscar Wilde, novelist James Joyce, Guinness and St. Patrick.
Ray Senior of www.ShowBizIreland.com said he was only to delighted to help the encyclopaedia with their research on Bono.
He told me: "I don't know if people understand what a massive achievement it is to be listed in this famous 32-volume Encyclopaedia.
"I remember referencing it numerous times when I was in University -- to think that our photos of Bono will be published in Britannica for countless generations is mind blowing."
Earlier this week Bono pledged to end ALL Third World poverty before he dies.
The U2 frontman promised to dedicate himself to saving the lives of children in famine and AIDS-stricken countries.
As he launched his fundraising drive in the U.S., the campaigning Dubliner said: "I'm going to spend the rest of my life on this, I'm going to make that kind of extreme poverty history."
Father-of-four Bono, who has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, is among a host of celebrities featured in a new ad campaign for ONE, which is waging "war" on poverty and AIDS in Africa.
Copyright © 2005 MGN Ltd. All rights reserved.
Posted by Jonathan at April 12, 2005 04:48 AM
Comments
Does anyone know where the name "U2"comes from?
Posted by: amy at April 13, 2005 03:44 PM
I think it's a name of a russian or USA spy plane
Posted by: Sarah Crowe at April 28, 2005 10:40 PM
i love bono, and love his song because all the songs are based on love
Posted by: jennyfer at May 2, 2005 05:42 AM
Not every song is based on love, but I agree with you, his songs are very beautiful. How can we know exactly where the name U2 comes from ??
Posted by: Markis at May 2, 2005 01:59 PM
Great article and good on 'im! Good to hear he's been nominated too, for the Nobel. He's very deserving for sure. If Bono doesn't get the Nobel this year then hopefully, sometime in the future!
Posted by: passion8 at May 2, 2005 07:48 PM
yah how do i get a hold of Suzan Hunter # principle management Office Dublin # I had it once when I travelled with Popmart tour
Posted by: waring at May 12, 2005 01:51 AM
I think the name U2 comes from the U.S.A.F. a spy plane i think called U2, they took there name from that, but befor they were U2 they were known as Feedback, and did anyone know the The Edge's brother was in the band as a guitarist?
Posted by: JPRiley at May 12, 2005 05:50 PM
They also had the name The Hype but I forget in which order the names came. Edge's brother was also in the band but then he left to play with the Virgin Prunes.
Posted by: Margot at May 20, 2005 11:45 PM
Hi- I'm a new member! Old fan. Yes u2 is a spy plane.
Posted by: Leanne16 at May 25, 2005 05:46 PM
U2 is the best rock band in the world, they do lots of good actions for improving this age so Bono is really great! the Edge is really great ! Larry is really great! Adam is really great! what more can I say, they are very cool and polite,
U2 MAKING THE DIFFERENCE EVERYWHERE.
Posted by: andrea at May 26, 2005 10:43 PM
I don't think bono should have all the cred for U2. I mean everything is about Bono doing this and that, but he wouldn't be able o hold things up without the other members in the band. But i surrely love Bono anyway!
Posted by: Tove at June 7, 2005 11:20 AM
The name U2 comes from a slogan the band used in the late 70's which was "U2 CAN HAVE A VOICE" but was later shortened to "U2" as it gave more of an in pact in posters as just the two letters!
Posted by: macker at June 27, 2005 11:10 AM
does anyone know the name of U2's airplane?
Posted by: madeline at September 16, 2005 10:48 AM
2 isnt a letter... its a number : D sorry just had to say that lol, not being clever though! : )
Posted by: nikki at September 19, 2005 03:01 PM
U2 is the Irish Unemployment cheque form
Posted by: elaine at September 28, 2005 10:47 PM
will it would be helpful if we can ask one of the band members that question
i believe that one of them said that the name u2 is not that much of a name , but u know what i think it is nice ... though
Posted by: kamarya at May 3, 2006 09:34 PM
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