AC/DC Frontman Bashes Bono and Bob Geldof's Charity Preaching

U2, Not rock, has any true rock fan bought a record of theres? BJ is a real rock god, a real working class hero and just gets on with. If we had true brains behind the money going to these countries they would focus on the infrasructure so that they could become self sufficent in the long term.

well after reading all these comments theres so much bull shit, im in the music business and although i have never met acdc i do know they give to charity out of their own pocket, but they keep their mouth shut, the likes of bono and geldof do raise awareness but its mainly done for PR,(public relations), and it affects their record sales, fact is live aid funds went to the african goverments, not the people, but that would be denied ! african debt owed to the western banks im afraid.

I think Bono is a good man and Brian and Co. have been a huge asset to rock - giving a good scewering to pompous blowhards. If you've seen Bono in an interview you'll see he is very humble and has a great sense of humor. He has written (IMHO) some inspired words and used his fame for good. Springsteen and Sting are blowhards in my book - especially Bruce. I think Brian would do well to lift a pint or two with Bono before dismissing him this way.

brian johnson should worry about his hasbeen self.nobody cares about acdc.sure bono does a little preaching but the show always out shines any interuption that they give out.true u2 fans are the only ones that care. so stfu .mick jagger said that u2 put on the best show these days.one other thing check the ballance sheets.evidently u2 are going to keep making money.bitch!!!

Brian has the (big) balls to say what most people won't. He doesn't like those who donate and then run around saying what great things they have done. What is even more irritating is that almost every one of them, especially Bono and Springsteen, have to preach their political BS to the fans. Did you ever hear anyone say "I am voting democratic because Springsteen likes them"? I sure haven't and I would hope people exercise more responsibility when they go to the polls. Still, they will be out there this fall and again in 2012 doing concerts to raise money for their favorite condidates - almost exclusively democrats for some weird reason. Why can't they just entertain? People who try to press their political beliefs on others piss me off. Don't insult my intelligence and that of every other American, we are quite capable of looking at the issues, where the candidates stand on the issues important to us and then voting accordingly.

So much of the donated money just goes to line the pockets of lazy non profit corporate execs and their relatives & friends that all work with them. If you really want to donate to a good cause, find one where at least 90% of the donated funds goes directly to the front lines to make a difference - there are still some honest ones out there. Meanwhile, next time one of these moron entertainers tries to spew their crap and political views, let's all BOO them until they shut up. Of course none of us want to see anyone starving or in need but charity starts at home first and there are a whole lot of Americans who could use the help right now courtesy of the Realtors, Bankers, Appraisers and Underwriters as well as Mortgage Brokers who destroyed this country so they coulkd get rich quick.

Yeah that awful man Bono! He should just keep his mouth shut and not react to the human tragedy most people choose to be powerless to do anything about. If we had a few Bono's in Congress, maybe the US would stick its nose in countries lacking in natural resources. We used to be a world leader, maybe Sarah Palin will save the moral image of our country. I feel sick...

This is a defamation attempt on Bono and Geldof because theres no one that has given more than Bono and thats a fact!!!!! Pure evil is behind this headline that turned up on my AOL welcome screen, is this really top headline news?? NO - I didnt think so!!! This a satanic attack from the pit of hell, and you servants of Satan you idiots fell for it. I know most of yall will be following Satan to hell when you die dont say we didnt warn you!!!!! As the Bible states "wide is road to hell and destruction, straight and narrow is the way to life and heaven and very few shall find it!!! "Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? ... And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me.

Scot I wonder if you noticed something in the news that I did. Some time ago I noticed a story of Bill Gates great charitable event that completely excluded white children in any fashion or form. So much for the great progressive liberal tolerance.

I like it! Whenever folks get rich, they think they have something to "say". He's telling it like it is: Do your thing & then move on! Don't tell the world about how great you are. These benefit concerts always seem to end in controvery about whether any money actually gets to the people who need it (all the way back, in my lifetime, to George Harrison & The Concert For Bangladesh). They are extremely valuable for bringing attention to a problem, but financially...ehhhh. If you have been financially blessed, please give your money if you have the heart. But don't go around trumpeting what you've done.

BRIANS' GOT THE BIGGEST BALL OF EM ALLAND HIS DIRTY DEEDS GET DONE DIRT CHEAP