On Songs & Albums For Those Who Are Still Telling Me That Bono Isn't a Christian... Recently I spoke in church about the "ministry" of U2 through their music and through their involvement in aid for Africa. Afterward, I heard from someone arguing the same thing I've heard for decades... that Bono may use a lot of religious references, but he'
On Books & Writing David Brooks on Bono, Rick Warren, Chuck Colson, Evangelicals, the "Culture War," and the War on Poverty David Brooks hits a home run. Here's an excerpt: And when I look at the evangelical community, I see a community in the midst of a transformation - branching out beyond the traditional issues of abortion and gay marriage, and getting more involved in programs to help the
Looking Elsewhere Today's specials: Bono corrects Chicago reporter. Summertime fiction. And the man playing Orbison. Today's specials: * Greg Kot gets a memorable interview with Bono. * Jonathan Rice gets cast as Roy Orbison in I Walk the Line. On my radar for summertime fiction: * Freddy and Fredericka, a new novel by Mark Helprin described as a satire about a future king and queen of
On Songs & Albums Bono's Book Creates a Convert I can't wait to read this book. For all of the flak that Bono gets for being a rock star with a conscience, he still manages to surprise those who can restrain their cynicism long enough to listen to him. “I see the embarrassment, excruciating at times, of
On Songs & Albums How to Dismantle a U2 Fan's Enthusiasm Yes, I got U2 tickets. And yes, I'm going to whine like a kid whose told that the cookies are off limits. Because I paid for those cookies, blast it!! U2.com (not the band, the club) has a lot to answer for. They've apologized already
On Songs & Albums Bowman's blessed by Bawdy Bono U2 tickets go on sale tomorrow. And to celebrate, let me direct you to Kate Bowman's article about the way that Bono continues to bewilder his evangelical fans just as U2 continues to bewilder the music world. Good luck getting tickets!
On Songs & Albums U2 Fan Site Welcomes Guest: Philip Yancey Bono's got good taste in books. First he becomes a big fan of Eugene Peterson's The Message ... a translation of the Bible that I'm very fond of. Then he starts handing out Philip Yancey's What's So Amazing About Grace?, another
On Books & Writing Bono the Preacher Books and Culture covers Get Up Off Your Knees, the book of sermons based on U2 songs.
On Songs & Albums The Legend of Bono's Lost Suitcase Bono of the rock band U2 had a briefcase of new songs stolen from him while he was in Portland, Oregon. That was back in the early '80s. The crime is famous among fans of the band. And three years ago, when I was at the front of the
On Songs & Albums Transcript: Bono talks to Bill O'Reilly Bono didn't waste words during his talk with Bill O'Reilly, making another impressive appeal for the U.S. to lead the way in addressing Africa's emergency. But notice how Bill O'Reilly tries to change the subject whenever Bono starts criticizing the U.
On Songs & Albums Bono: Make Africa a priority Bono's back, ready to attend both the Democratic and the Republican conventions, asking why in the world the Africa crisis is not listed as a subject for discussion at either one. Here's his Boston Globe editorial. I hope he knows better than to carry any copies
