SUCCESS Q&A WITH SUPERSTAR SINGER BONO 5 ways the star is successful at sustaining excellence and how you can too.
U2'S BONO BY HEATHER HOOKE
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nown for producing countless Top 40
"If people come along expecting the world
hits for over 30 years worldwide, not
from U2, then they're gonna get it. I'm not
to mention playing a major role in the
scared that we won't be able to give it to them,"
political arena, U2 is arguably one of the most successful and influential rock bands ever. U2
says Bono.
When U2 came to town last year, we had a
is not your typical rock group whose fire will
moment to meet with frontman, Bono. How
streak across the sky and quickly burn out.
does he feel about Utah? "We love it here. We
This band is on a mission to make a change.
have a very strong relationship with Utah and
They literally think that, even in small ways,
the people here. The people of Utah have im-
rock-n-roll really can change the world. And
peccable taste. When it comes to music, Utah
with Bono, 52, at the helm, it just might.
takes it’s music seriously. Not just the typical
Whether you’re a Bono-crazed fan who
pop or rock fare. Utah embraces substance,
lives by the words of his lyrics or a critic of the
asking the right questions of their music. And,
star and his eclectic ways, one thing cannot be
Utah has always been so good to our band."
argued when it comes to this rock star — this
1) BE SKILLFUL AND PASSIONATE
Bono believes if you want something bad
enough, you can achieve it. It’s all a matter of
combining what your naturally skilled at with what breeds your enthusiasm. Bono knew he was musically talented at a young age and felt strongly about issues in society. A huge part of his success in music and in society is that he uses a combination of his skills with music and his passion for deeper political issues to make a bigger social change overall. Bono writes almost all of U2's lyrics, often using political, social and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious and spiritual tone. As
man knows the road to both success and fulfill-
BONO'S SECRET TO SUCCESS
ment better than anyone. Between being the
According to the star, the key to success could
more by personal experiences shared with
author of a bestselling biography, Time Maga-
have more to do with one’s internal compass
members of U2.
zine’s "Person of the Year" in 2005, the lead
than anything you’ll read in a textbook. Find
singer and songwriter, and his personal charity
out how this rock n’ roll star found and, more
the group, and it's there. It's a real love of each
work and commitment to "saving the world
importantly, keeps his legacy going strong each
other and love of what we do, and it's a flame.
one concert at a time," Bono isn’t just ready to
year and how you can do the same with your
There's times when it feels like it's nearly been
take on the world — he is taking on the world!
own legacy, no matter how big.
blown out, but it's there," Bono says.
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the band matured, his lyrics became inspired
"There's something we've had to fight for in
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