The U2 rocker – who is worth an estimated £400 million – says he devotes so much of his time to charitable projects because he believes he has more money than he deserves to have.
Speaking at the launch of Nike’s Lace Up. Save Lives campaign, which raises
money for HIV charity (Red) with Chelsea soccer star Didier Drogba, he
said: “These guys are very wealthy. I am very well paid, overpaid and
even over-rewarded for what I do. But a lot of these soccer guys are
giving something back and they don’t need to do that.”
Meanwhile, Bono admits he and his bandmates are “delighted and humbled” to have
been asked to headline next year’s Glastonbury Festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
He said: “Everyone in the band is very excited about it. I think it will just be about the music on that day, and that spirit that seems to take over everybody in that
sacred ground.
“We’ll certainly be well-rehearsed, we’ll be coming straight from the North
American tour.”
U2′ appearance at Glastonbury marks their first festival show in 25 years
and it will be the first time the group have performed at the world
famous music event.
News Source: Stuff NZ
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Bono is a preening pompous pretentious ass-hole. Stop throwing your hard earned money at this prick and his endless ramblings about africa. What a douche.