Topic: Award
Freitag, 24. September 2004
belfasttelegraph.co.uk: U2 legend Bono was bestowed with yet another award yesterday for his contribution to the music industry.
A commemorative medal was presented to him by the Ambassador of Chile, Alberto Yoacham, in memory of one of Chile's best known poets, Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda.
The rock'n'roll frontman is one of 100 personalities from across the globe to be awarded with a medal for their contribution to the arts, literature and music. [
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A commemorative medal was presented to him by the Ambassador of Chile, Alberto Yoacham, in memory of one of Chile's best known poets, Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda.
The rock'n'roll frontman is one of 100 personalities from across the globe to be awarded with a medal for their contribution to the arts, literature and music. [
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Donnerstag, 23. September 2004
rte.ie: Bono has been awarded the Pablo Neruda Medal of Honour by the Chilean government in recognition of his contribution to music and to humanitarian causes.
The distinction has been awarded to 100 people all over the world to mark the centenary of the birth of Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet. [ more]
The distinction has been awarded to 100 people all over the world to mark the centenary of the birth of Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet. [
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Donnerstag, 16. September 2004
rte.ie: U2 and Snow Patrol are among the nominees for this year's Q Awards.
U2 are nominated in the Best Act in the World Today category, with Snow Patrol making the shortlist for Best New Act. [ more]
U2 are nominated in the Best Act in the World Today category, with Snow Patrol making the shortlist for Best New Act. [
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Freitag, 10. September 2004
rte.ie: U2 will be among the first five inductees to the new British Music Hall of Fame.
The Beatles, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley and Madonna are the other four artists who have been chosen for their impact on music and beyond. [ more]
The Beatles, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley and Madonna are the other four artists who have been chosen for their impact on music and beyond. [
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Freitag, 16. Juli 2004
scotsman.com: Irish rocker Bono is to receive a US National Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award.The museum, built on the site in Memphis, Tennessee, where Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated, gives two Freedom Awards every year to people who have worked to advance civil rights.
U2 frontman Bono, who is receiving the museum’s “international award” on October 18, had championed social justice with his music and activism, the museum said.
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Montag, 5. Juli 2004
u2.com: Never underestimate the value of the odd survey to fill a gap when waiting for news on an album...
And here's a couple of polls just in. U2 have been voted 'best band of the past decade' in an online survey of 100,000 people for FHM Magazine in the UK. They pipped Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and Coldplay for top spot, while 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' made it to fourth best album in the last ten years. [
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Donnerstag, 1. Juli 2004
rte.ie: U2 have been voted the best band of the past decade in an online survey of 100,000 people.
In the survey, conducted by FHM, U2 topped the poll for best band, ahead of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and Coldplay.
U2 also scored well on the album poll with 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' being voted the fourth best album in the last ten years. [ more]
In the survey, conducted by FHM, U2 topped the poll for best band, ahead of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and Coldplay.
U2 also scored well on the album poll with 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' being voted the fourth best album in the last ten years. [
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Dienstag, 29. Juni 2004
independent.co.uk: We all know the names that sell albums, but who are the figures behind the names?
"There's a generation of people who listen to what he has to say in the same way as the great spokespeople for previous generations, such as Bob Dylan and John Lydon," said Gareth Grundy, the deputy editor of Q magazine, which has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful people in music.
"These are the kind of people who can get what they want just by making a phone call. How much can they get just by picking up the phone? With someone like Bono - he can get through to the White House," Mr Grundy added.
Bono, who combines managing the U2 mega-brand with campaigning on global issues - he recently testified to the US Congress on why President George Bush should put more money into fighting Aids - is at number nine. [ more]
"There's a generation of people who listen to what he has to say in the same way as the great spokespeople for previous generations, such as Bob Dylan and John Lydon," said Gareth Grundy, the deputy editor of Q magazine, which has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful people in music.
"These are the kind of people who can get what they want just by making a phone call. How much can they get just by picking up the phone? With someone like Bono - he can get through to the White House," Mr Grundy added.
Bono, who combines managing the U2 mega-brand with campaigning on global issues - he recently testified to the US Congress on why President George Bush should put more money into fighting Aids - is at number nine. [
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Mittwoch, 9. Juni 2004
dotmusic: Bono, Morrissey and Sir Paul McCartney are amongst the nominations for the inaugural 'Mojo' awards.
The magazine, reflecting their more 'mature' readership, have announced details of their first rock'n'roll hall of fame.
The nominations are intended to honour acts and musicians apparently overlooked by other ceremonies and will be announced at the Banqueting House in London later this month. [ more]
The magazine, reflecting their more 'mature' readership, have announced details of their first rock'n'roll hall of fame.
The nominations are intended to honour acts and musicians apparently overlooked by other ceremonies and will be announced at the Banqueting House in London later this month. [
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Montag, 24. Mai 2004
u2.com: Video and text of Bono’s speech last weekend at the University of Pennsylvania. You can watch Bono delivering his address - from the 1:56 mark - by clicking here.
Or you can read it all here, with thanks to the University of Pennsylvania (You can read the entire text here) [ more]
Or you can read it all here, with thanks to the University of Pennsylvania (You can read the entire text here) [
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