Jimbo 175 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Most popular man in the world gets a gong from the Queen. Honorary knighthood for U2's Bono U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen, the British Embassy in Dublin has said. The singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, has been given the honour for "his services to the music industry and for his humanitarian work," it said. Prime Minister Tony Blair congratulated him, telling the singer in a letter: "You have tirelessly used your voice to speak up for Africa." The 46-year-old will receive the honour in Dublin early in the new year. British ambassador David Reddaway will conduct the ceremony. The embassy said the agreement of the Irish government was sought and granted for the Dublin-born singer to be honoured. A statement on the band's website said the singer, who has lobbied Western leaders to increase aid to developing countries and cancel Third World debt, was "very flattered" to receive the award. It added that he hoped it opened doors for his campaigning work against extreme poverty in Africa. Pressure on leaders Because he is not a British national, he will not be able to use the title "Sir". The honour is the same as that conferred upon fellow Dubliner Bob Geldof in 1986. Other recipients of honorary knighthoods include Microsoft founder Bill Gates, singer Placido Domingo and film director Steven Spielberg. In his letter to the singer, Mr Blair thanked Bono for his work in the run up to 2005's G8 summit, which had a focus on African poverty. Alongside Geldof, Bono organised the Live 8 concerts to coincide with the summit, and increase the pressure on Western leaders to take action. "I know from talking to you how much these causes matter to you. I know as well how knowledgeable you are about the problems we face and how determined you are to do all you can to help overcome them," he said. 'Invaluable role' "I want personally to thank you for the invaluable role you played in the run-up to the Gleneagles G8 summit. Without your personal contribution, we could not have achieved the results we did. "So thank you and I look forward to continuing to work together to maintain momentum on Africa, and ensure leaders around the world meet the promises they have made." In 2003, Bono was presented with France's Legion D'Honneur by President Jacques Chirac, while in 2005 he was voted Time magazine's person of the year for his work promoting justice and equality, along with Bill and Melinda Gates. Last year, he admitted that at one stage, he was worried his commitment to the cause might force him to leave U2. In 2006 he was named the most influential pop star of the past 25 years by music network MTV, and in February U2 won five Grammy Awards, including song of the year for Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own, and album of the year for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Think she's been smoking the happy backy listening to these meself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster 0 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I see from his press release he's going to continue to whine on about Africa and nag us to give them money from one of his many mansions or private jets. Maybe her maj thought 'If he gets his knighthood surely he'll shut the fuck up!' Nae luck Liz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I see from his press release he's going to continue to whine on about Africa and nag us to give them money from one of his many mansions or private jets. Maybe her maj thought 'If he gets his knighthood surely he'll shut the fuck up!' Nae luck Liz. I'd imagine Bono donates quite a bit of his personal fortune tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 What a fucking disgrace, sanctimonious prick. Hides all of his money from the Irish government in offshore accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster 0 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I see from his press release he's going to continue to whine on about Africa and nag us to give them money from one of his many mansions or private jets. Maybe her maj thought 'If he gets his knighthood surely he'll shut the fuck up!' Nae luck Liz. I'd imagine Bono donates quite a bit of his personal fortune tbh. No doubt you are correct - that would be imaginary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted December 24, 2006 Author Share Posted December 24, 2006 Although the bloke's political rants get right on my tits, none of us know how much of his wealth he has donated to charititable causes, and if he did announce how many millions he had, he would be accused of being crass, one thing is for sure, he has never tired from promoting poverty, and has always been a big supporter of the likes of Amnesty international and Green peace. Especially when he has a new album coming out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 What a fucking disgrace, sanctimonious prick. Hides all of his money from the Irish government in offshore accounts. Quoted for truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 What a fucking disgrace, sanctimonious prick. Hides all of his money from the Irish government in offshore accounts. Quoted for truth if i remember correctly the oirish government let certain 'artists' live tax free in ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22624 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 If I was ever awarded a knighthood (pretty unlikely, I know) I would tell the queen to stick it up her arse sideways, in the most public way possible. Unbelievable that an Irish man would accept a gong from the British monarchy tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Probably give her a price for tarmaccing her drive whilst he's there, tattypicking arsehole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 What a fucking disgrace, sanctimonious prick. Hides all of his money from the Irish government in offshore accounts. Quoted for truth could be said he donates his money to better causes than the government though couldnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. done a few tunes that will last longer than them though, surely you cant argue against that? Even if you personally dont like them songs like 'with or without you', 'pride' and 'sunday bloody sunday' will be remembered. no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. done a few tunes that will last longer than them though, surely you cant argue against that? Even if you personally dont like them songs like 'with or without you', 'pride' and 'sunday bloody sunday' will be remembered. no? yes...yes they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. done a few tunes that will last longer than them though, surely you cant argue against that? Even if you personally dont like them songs like 'with or without you', 'pride' and 'sunday bloody sunday' will be remembered. no? yes...yes they will but i think personally its what he's done/ doing as a person in his position which is being recognised anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 (edited) More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. done a few tunes that will last longer than them though, surely you cant argue against that? Even if you personally dont like them songs like 'with or without you', 'pride' and 'sunday bloody sunday' will be remembered. no? Going by that, though, you'd have to give the rest of U2 knighthoods too, since it's not as though Bono is a bona fide singer/songwriter type. I was just being facetious anyway. Edited December 24, 2006 by Patrokles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 More insulted by the notion of him being awarded it for his services to the music industry, to be fair. done a few tunes that will last longer than them though, surely you cant argue against that? Even if you personally dont like them songs like 'with or without you', 'pride' and 'sunday bloody sunday' will be remembered. no? Going by that, though, you'd have to give the rest of U2 knighthoods too, since it's not as though Bono is a bona fide singer/songwriter type. I was just being facetious anyway. i refer the right honourable to my previous answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Probably give her a price for tarmaccing her drive whilst he's there, tattypicking arsehole Midge Ure is seething btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Jesus Bono and not Eric Clapton Says it all really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Services to music? He can't sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Services to the daft looking sunglasses industry tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Just wait for Sir David Beckham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I'd have alot more respect for him if he gave the money he used for a private jet to fly his fucking precious hat over the Atlantic to a good cause rather than use it to pay an air fare. It's a hat you prick, a hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram 0 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 He is a pontificating arsehole. Shite music aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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