He's already earned serious props from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for his tireless campaigning on behalf of Africa's poor. So it comes as no surprise Bono has earned himself a place on Her Majesty's royal roster.
The U2 frontman and noted humanitarian activist was bestowed knighthood in Dublin Thursday in a private ceremony attended by family and friends in recognition of his contributions to the music industry and his inspirational efforts to end poverty on the continent of Africa.
British Ambassador David Reddaway declared the Irish rock star, born Paul Hewson, an honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.
"You have permission to call me anything you want--except sir, all right?" Bono quipped to reporters after receiving the honor. "Lord of lords, your demigodness, that'll do."
Friday, March 30, 2007
Sir Bono
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