Stage Name Stories
We're Adam Ant about it: A good stage name is Tre Cool. Here's our list of rock 'n' roll nicknames almost as much fun as Izzy Stradlin.
What's in a Name: Supposedly named after a Dublin hearing-aid shop called Bono Vox -- Latin for "good voice." His U2 bandmate the Edge got his own nickname from either his sharp facial features or his fearlessness of heights, depending on which version you believe.
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Bono
Born: Paul David HewsonWhat's in a Name: Supposedly named after a Dublin hearing-aid shop called Bono Vox -- Latin for "good voice." His U2 bandmate the Edge got his own nickname from either his sharp facial features or his fearlessness of heights, depending on which version you believe.
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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Annat 2-29-2008
Wow!!! I found shocking video whis Bono!!! Here: http://www.hotvideoz.org/celebz.php?v=Bono
Pauloat 2-29-2008
Bono............You like governments like Cuban C omunist Government because you have dollars in your packets and you live in a free society wwhere you can do whatever you want,also,your children have a glass of milk to drink every morning and you don't have to live being afraid of everything..........lack of of freedom,repression,discrimination for your thoughts,feelings,and political ideas.Bono......................if you like systems like in Communist countries,leave your benefits,and go there.......if you are a good human being.........and you are ready to lost your benefits,your liberty ...........and everything.If not,shut up!!!!!!!Coward!
jfireexplorer76at 11-04-2008
hes a smart human. why give it up when u dont have to? thats like saying if you have kids give them up for adoption after so many years. hes not stupid nor is he one bit a coward.
chrispangano954at 12-29-2008
don't frigen make fun of Bono you jerk your just jealous of him and what do u think ur smart because u no what communism is?
jeeze,
ChrisPangano 954
ak7jdat 2-29-2008
So where's the picture of Adam Ant?? You start out your feature with his name and then don't show him??
Gabriel Dayanat 2-29-2008
Check out Bono's "thank you" video on youperview.com
kryssyat 2-29-2008
bono received his nickname because he was in a surrealist street gangg called Lypton Village. he went throughh a series of nicknames 'til he finally earn'd this one. :]
just2commentat 2-29-2008
I think Bono is an example of how to put celebrity to work, besides filling tabloids stories..
The fact that he uses his celebrity status to bring attention to humanitarian issues is actually very admirable...
I consider him one of the world leaders of today, couse he has helped to raise awarness in issues that concern us all...
Talent always raises admiration, but compromising and giving back...raises respect. Big Time!
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lillyrosesat 2-29-2008
Celebrities can spend their time living in the lap of luxury during their down times. I don't knock someone who tries to do something good for the rest of mankink. I dont' get the need by many to denegrate the good others try to do. I am sure he could find a ton of things to do with his family, instead appearing at charitable events, appealing to countries to help with AIDS epidemic, poverty, 3rd world loans and other things. He does more I think in his spare time than most do with time they are supposed to working. He seems to have a good heart. Bless anyone who tries to do something good in a world that seems to be filled with so much darkness.
ltcurryat 2-29-2008
It means he is a Bone Head. Period. Or Born a Zero and like South Park stated is #2.
Dennisat 2-29-2008
Bono heado. This guy has said he thinks his music will save the planet. What a joke and what a turd. Typical guilt-ridden wealthy musician who sold out, but projects an air of respectability. Of all the turds, he is the stinkiest.
Kathy Shoemakerat 3-01-2008
Bono has done more than any other celebrity, be it music, movies, royality or any other form. He didn't say his music would save the planet. I don't know of another 'famous' person that spent a month in Ethiopia helping the local people and living in the same conditions as them. He could spend the rest of his life doing NOTHING, but chooses to spend it trying to make the world a better place for our future generations. And he makes great rock N roll music to boot!!!
doorknobat 3-01-2008
Other than sunglasses; why do we pay attention to this guy?
j garciaat 3-01-2008
I have loved Bono ( and U2 especially "Sunday Bloody Sunday") since I was in high school in the late 80's.
I can not understand why so many of you choose to be extremely horrible toward your fellow man it truly tears at my heart!
Life is too short get over your idiosyncrasies.
clayton j brooksat 3-01-2008
BONO IS AN ASSHOLE...HE THINKS WAY TOO MUCH OF HIMSELF .WOULD LOVE TO SE HIM MURDERD AFTER SLOW HORRIBLE TORTURE
BY ANY THIRD WORLD ARAB SHITHOLE COUNTRY.
Nickat 3-09-2008
hey, hey, hey
dont be so blue bloded american because u dont even know wut comunism is. a non corupt comunism would be ten times better than democracy. no poverety, no rich, no one starving. not only would Bono's kids get glasses of milk each morning but so would every other kid. now, im not promoting comunism because there has not once been non corupt. but wut im tryin to say is... Bono's the shit you jelous asshole
Koolat 3-09-2008
Wow. You people really hate people just because of a stupid name.
غادةat 3-10-2008
it is good and sooooooooooooooooooo crazy
Stingat 4-21-2008
Bono is so-called because he is a twat.
brileyrebeccaat 4-21-2008
Anyone who cannot recognize both the talent of someone like Bono and U2 and the humanitarian generosity they demonstrate should be too ashamed to even post a comment here. He is one of the few true heroes living and working today. Thank God for people like him. Even if I didn't like his music--and I do--I would support it because of the selfless way he spends his profits to help those in need, regardless of their color or creed. Unlike so many celebrities who spread their wealth (and too few do), he does it to truly help and not simply raise his profile for personal gain. I don't care what his nickname is. You who trash him obviously should be called something we can't print here.