As hard as it is, as ghetto as it is, hip-hop is pop music. It's the sound of music getting out of the ghetto, while rock is looking for a ghetto. Bono ghettohardhip Change image and share on social
It's so sweet, I feel like my teeth are rotting when I listen to the radio. Bono feellistenradio Change image and share on social
I believe that Jesus was, you know, the Son of God. And I understand that... we need to be really, really respectful to people who find that ridiculous and... preposterous. Bono findgodjesus Change image and share on social
What I like about pop music, and why I'm still attracted to it, is that in the end it becomes our folk music. Bono attractendfolk Change image and share on social
God's Spirit moves through us and the world at a pace that can never be constricted by any one religious paradigm. Bono constrictgodmove Change image and share on social
I used to love Kurt Cobain, when he was telling people we're a pop band. People would laugh, they thought of it as good old ironic Kurt. But he wasn't being ironic. Bono bandcobaingood Change image and share on social
Poverty breeds despair. We know this. Despair breeds violence. We know this. In turbulent times, isn't it cheaper, and smarter, to make friends out of potential enemies than to defend yourself against them later? Bono breedcheapdefend share on social
Jesus isn't lettin' you off the hook. The Scriptures don't let you off the hook so easily... When people say, you know, 'Good teacher', 'Prophet', 'Really nice guy' ... this is not how Jesus thought of Himself. Bono easilygoodguy share on social
I have been working for Africans since I was 18, when I got involved with the Nelson Mandela concerts. I got involved with debt cancellation because Desmond Tutu demanded that the world respond to that situation. Bono africancancellationconcert share on social
There was a moment when Prince did rock & roll with a sponge-y seductive sound. I think that's what was in our head for 'Get On Your Boots.' But actually, the song is much more punk rock. Bono bootheadmoment Change image and share on social
