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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Happy 53rd Birthday -- Singer - Political Activist Bono (Paul David Hewitt of Dublin, Ireland)

from Internet Movie DataBase web biography (www.imdb.com/ ) --
Mini Biography
Born Paul David Hewitt in Dublin, Ireland on May 10, 1960 Bono has been the lead singer of the rock band U2 since 1976. U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Lauded by fans and critics as an outstanding performer and songwriter, Bono has also been praised by world leaders as an accomplished activist due to his powers of persuasion and knowledge of the issues. He travels extensively to give speeches and lobby politicians. Bono's career as a socially conscious musician has been shaped by childhood experiences in Ireland as well as volunteer work in Africa and South America.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0095104/bio

[He will appear as the sole guest interviewee tonight -- May 16, 2013 -- on the CHARLIE ROSE SHOW (PBS -- live at 11 p.m. Eastern Time) ]

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