Bono Books

In "Surrender," Bono shares his candid memoir, reflecting on his life as the lead singer of U2, his activism, and personal challenges. He explores themes of family, faith, and loss, offering insights into his journey from Dublin to global fame. Each of the forty chapters is inspired by a U2 song, complemented by Bono's original drawings.

Bono, the lead singer of U2, presents an honest and irreverent memoir that captures the essence of his remarkable life, the challenges he's faced, and the people who have influenced him. He reflects on his journey, expressing a desire to detail experiences previously only hinted at in his songs. The concept of "surrender" holds deep significance for him, evolving from a challenging idea in his youth in 1970s Ireland to a central theme in his life. As an iconic artist and cofounder of organizations like ONE and (RED), Bono has been the subject of extensive coverage, but this memoir allows him to share his story in his own words. He recounts his early days in Dublin, including the profound impact of losing his mother at 14, and the unlikely rise of U2 to global prominence. The book also delves into his two decades of activism against AIDS and extreme poverty, showcasing his candidness, self-reflection, and humor. The subtitle, "40 Songs, One Story," reflects the book's structure, with 40 chapters named after U2 songs. Additionally, Bono contributes 40 original drawings that enhance the narrative, providing a visual dimension to his life story.

Bono is one of the most influential musicians at work today. Over the past twenty-five years his band, U2, have sold a staggering 130 million albums and collected 14 Grammys. Their success has made Bono one of the most recognisable faces in the world. Here, in a series of conversations with his friend, the music journalist, Michka Assayas, Bono reflects on his transformation from extrovert singer of a small, Irish, post-punk band into an international rock star. Along the way he speaks candidly about his childhood, about his mother's death, about his Christian faith and about his difficult relationship with his father, who died recently. Bono also speaks passionately about how he has used his fame as a platform to campaign fervently on a range of global issues, and why these issues - which include the IRA ceasefire, Third World debt and, most recently, the growing AIDS crisis in Africa - are so important to each of us. Intimate, humorous, and fiercely opinionated, "Bono on Bono" is Bono's story in his own words. It will fascinate and challenge fans of U2 and general readers alike.

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Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for more than 30 years. In this compelling memoir, starting around the incarnation of 2FM, Ireland's equivalent of Radio 1, Dave Fanning will give the behind-the-scenes story of all the international musicians he has met, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Who, and many, many more. Renowned for supporting young, new Irish talent, Dave Fanning will detail the unique story of his role in the launch of U2 and his ongoing friendship with the band, delving into their humble beginnings and rise to fame. Including never-before-seen photographs and images from Dave's huge personal collection, this is an absolute must-have for any music fan and will be a significant contribution to the history of music.

In 1975, four teenagers gathered in a kitchen in Dublin to discuss forming a band. The drum kit just about fit into the room, the lead guitarist had a homemade guitar, the bassist could barely play at all and nobody wanted to sing. Over thirty years later, they are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world. U2 have sold over 130 million albums, revolutionized live performance all over the world, spearheaded political campaigns and made music that defines the age we live in. From the anarchic days of their Seventies punk origins, through their Eighties ascent to superstardom, the dark post-modern ironies of the Nineties and their 21st-century resurgence as rock's biggest and boldest band, this is a tale of faith, love, drama, family, birth, death, survival, conflict, crises, creativity--and a lot of laughter.--From publisher description

One of the most recognizable names in pop and rock music, Bono has also managed to use his international fame as a platform to speak about global issues. In this book, he reflects on his life and music, as well as the campaigns which are important to all of us.

Fans dürfen sich freuen: Pünktlich zur Veröffentlichung des neuen Albums gibt es eine Sammlung von Zitaten und Gedanken von Bono und seinen Bandkollegen. Nach den Sammlungen über andere Größen der Musikgeschichte versammelt der Palmyra Verlag in seiner Reihe „In eigenen Worten“ die Aussagen der irischen Band. Die Themen reichen von den Anfängen der Band über Religion und Songwriting bis hin zu Irland und Amerika, den Platten, Konzerten und dem guten alten Rock’n’Roll. Hier finden sich sowohl tiefgründige als auch oberflächliche Äußerungen, Erhellendes neben Eitlem. Besonders interessant wird es, wenn Bono sich mit seinem Heimatland auseinandersetzt oder die U2-Alben diskutiert. Diese Zitatensammlung ist eher ein Schmöker als ein Lesestoff, bietet jedoch für den fortgeschrittenen Fan unverzichtbare Einblicke. Herausgeberin Susan Black hat akribisch die Archive durchforstet und die Interview-Äußerungen der vier Iren chronologisch zusammengestellt. Auf 192 Seiten wird authentisch nachvollzogen, wie sich die Einstellungen der Musiker zu ihrer Musik, zu Kollegen, politischen Ereignissen und ihrer Biografie entwickelt haben. Die deutsche Übersetzung lässt kaum Fragen offen.