U2’s Bono envisions the perfect supergroup (and why he’d take backseat role)

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For over four decades, Bono has been an influential figure in culture. Originating as an excellent post-punk group in Ireland, his band (which we all know is U2) demonstrated the ability to broaden their musical horizons from the start. By the late 1980s, U2 had skyrocketed to global fame, earning the title of the world’s biggest band. Interestingly, U2 can be considered a supergroup in its own right.

Recently, Bono proposed a unique concept to Rolling Stone – forming a supergroup with just three genuine musicians, one television personality, and himself contributing solely by playing the tambourine. Remarkably, such an ensemble might actually materialize.

We would all have Donald Trump to thank, too.

Bono gives his thoughts on an imaginary supergroup

Regardless of personal feelings towards him, it’s undeniable that the current U.S. President is divisive. This discussion isn’t about politics, but that point still stands. Another fact is that Donald Trump often responds aggressively to those he perceives as disrespecting him. He has a tendency to use derogatory language. That’s also accurate.

Maybe you like the name-calling. This is not a judgement on you. It’s what you do.

Lately, Bruce Springsteen criticized the current administration as “treasonous” at a concert in Manchester, England. Trump countered by referring to him as “a dried-up plum.” Strangely, he insinuated that Springsteen, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyoncé might have broken campaign laws by supporting Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign.

In a different election outcome, it was her who lost and him who won, yet the leader expresses disapproval towards individuals he perceives as disrespectful. So far, there’s no substantiation for his accusations directed at the four prominent figures.

Bono hails from Ireland, not the United States. Consequently, he wouldn’t have been eligible to vote in the 2024 election. As for Harris, it’s possible she may have played some U2 songs at her rallies. Candidates often use popular tunes to pump up the crowd. It’s worth noting that Trump was instructed by law to cease using Isaac Hayes’ music.

It appears that it was unlikely that the Trump campaign compensated Hayes’ family for the music they used, and equally improbable that Harris paid any of the four individuals Trump implicated as having connections to her campaign. The entire situation strikes one as rather absurd.

This statement can be rephrased as: The discussion returns to Bono. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he expressed his gratitude for being associated with Springsteen, Oprah, and Beyoncé. If a supergroup formed from Trump’s allegations, Bono wouldn’t refuse the opportunity. However, he prefers not to take the main stage.

Bono, lead singer of U2, shared with Jimmy Kimmel that he’d joyfully shake the tambourine in a band alongside Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Oprah. He emphasized that neither U2 nor himself have ever received payment or performed at shows to back any political candidate from any party. He also commented that Truth Social, which appears to be socially unfriendly, often lacks truthfulness.

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2025-05-28 23:30