The Rev. Bono (A critic finally calls this phony out)

Chicago Sun-times ^ | May 9, 2005 | JIM DEROGATIS Pop Music Critic

[Chi-townChief]

Of course, Derogatis had to throw in a swipe at Republicans but, OTOH, I don't think I've ever heard this clown dare to criticize highly PC "artists" like U2 before.

[AppyPappy]

U2 is fully sold out to the Man. And Bono is incredibly impressed with himself.

Great music but we aren't talking about deep thinkers here.

[Kenny Bunkport]

it was every bit as phony, bombastic and manipulative as ... the Republican National Convention

Stopped reading right there.

[trisham]

U2 has never seemed as pointlessly pretentious and preachy

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Yes they have. For years now. The fact that it's not mentioned is a matter of bias, nothing more.

[NRA1995]

Never liked U2, not about to start.

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Stopped reading right there.

That's too bad. You missed the good part.

[stylecouncilor]

U2 has been lame since day one.

[Chi-townChief]

I thought they were pretty decent about 20 years ago but they went downhill pretty quickly (kind of the same as REM.)

[College Repub]

At least Pearl Jam is still going strong

[rollo tomasi]

Sent the guy an email. I never seen a better "miracle-working dog and pony show" when a democrat is at a black Church during election time talking about robbing the tax payer.

[freekitty]

Too bad, they just can't entertain which is what the people paid for. Not some bs.

Remember, Bono, what goes around comes around and your stupidity is showing.

[Rummyfan]

U2, and especially Bono, has always been too preachy. They could get away with that in the days of Achtung Baby! but the music isn't up to that standard anymore, so the politicking is just too off-putting. Guess I'll save a couple hundred bucks and not see them this tour.

[Chi-townChief]

Classic - LOL!!!!

[GSWarrior]

I saw U2 in 1981 at the Hollywood Palladium. There were young up and comers at that point. Who knew they would become bloated dinosaurs?

[Kenny Bunkport]

You and I are on the same wavelength. I emailed the columnist and told him I stopped reading after his snide remark about the RNC, and rhetorically asked if he thought "Reporting for duty!" was the height of sincerity.

[agrace]

This assumed, of course, that people had money left to donate after spending as much as $168 plus service fees for U2 concert tickets.

How utterly ridiculous. I saw them in 85 for 13 bucks and my dad thought that was outrageous. :) Anyone remember when Eagles tickets for $60 were an absolute scandal? How times have changed.

[sully777]

No surprises, Boner always had a messianic complex. He freely admits his on-again/off-again complex on Vh-1 Behind the Music. But with therapy and a good prescription, he can actually become a useful person in society.

Boner also admits on Retro-Pop Reunion with Joe Cortez that he didn't really learn to sing until just a few years ago. I'm as shocked as you are.

Boner is good for a laugh. How can you take a front man seriously when he wears the most asinine sunglasses ever to grace a face? Not since River Dance have I been embarrassed to call my self Irish.

BTW, Edge, there are some fantastic "Guitar For Beginners" books that you can practice from on your tour bus. One ditty is called "Kum Ba Yah."

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[Ragtop]

U2 has ALWAYS been pointless, pretenious and preachy. While I have liked some of their songs, I have never felt compelled to buy an album because of their excessive self importance.
I am also getting sick of "The War is wrong...Support the troops!" crap. The best way to support the troops is to support what they are bleeding and dying for.
Bono has always been a dumba$$!