Bono: Influential Rock Star
“ Some people think musicians should stick with the music. I cringe when I see a celebrity with a cause-and I am one,” Bono once said. (Harvey 12) Bono has evolved from the music industry into a high profile celebrity. He was propelled to a high status during the 80’s with his music and distinct sounding voice. Music has been known to make personal connections with people even emotionally. But what really drives the music itself, is the words that it is built upon. Words hidden songs can be remembered far longer than the life of an artist even. Lyrics stress the subtle and sometimes obvious meanings that a song is based upon. Through Bono’s recognition with song writing that strives for a better truth, he has made people more aware of political and social issues. Bono’s life began in Ireland where he joined the band U2. Their Irish background helped bring political issues to the surface through specific songs. The band achieved awards and recognition for both their music and actions.Bono’s life all began in the city of Ballymun, Dublin a place for it’s rolling hills and constant political struggles. Bono was born Paul Hewson on May 10th 1960. With a Protestant mother and Catholic father, Bono grew up with a strong
U2’s luck had turned into gold when Island Records decided to sign U2 to its first international contract in March 1980. The first album to come from that agreement was Boy, released in October of that year. The album offered a fresh, new sound that earned rave reviews in both the Irish and UK press. Bono's lyrics tackled subjects like faith, spirituality, and death. These types of subjects were generally avoided by even the most well known rock acts. U2's first tour outside the UK helped develop new fan bases in other parts of Europe and in the United States, where strong club shows helped propel Boy briefly onto the U.S. album charts. (Jackson 44) religious faith but avoided becoming attached to one particular denomination. His mother died in 1974 (within days of the death of her own father) when Bono was just 14 years old, an event that was to have a strong influence on his later songwriting. (Bono, Grolier Library 3)
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Day Ceremony,
Europe United,
King Jr,
Stuck Moment,
Total AIDS,
Dave Evans,
Year’s Day,
Bono Harvey,
Bob Dylan’s,
Live Aid,
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northern ireland,
band u2,
easter rising 1916,
home rule,
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british government,
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1972 13 civilians,
13 civilians shot,
children brothers sisters,
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