Bono Biography

7.6 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten 2008

Genres: Music

Artists: Joe Strummer

Julien Temple, one of the early documentarians of the London punk scene and director of the 2000 Sex Pistols film The Filth and the Fury, turns his attention now to that other seminal British band: The Clash--or more accurately, to the band's co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer, Joe Strummer. The Future is Unwritten is more than just a biography of Strummer; it is a tribute and exploration of a musician, artist and devoted humanist. Though Temple respects and admires Stru ...

9 U2 - The Best of 1980-19901998

Genres: Music

Artists: U2

One need hear only the first notes of this collection--the Edge's ringing guitar notes ushering in "Pride (In the Name of Love)"-to be taken back to 1984: Ronald Reagan and Maggie Thatcher rule the Western world, the L.A. Olympics is the top sports story, and Ms. Pac-Man reigns at arcades. In rock & roll, there's U2 growing in stature with each new title. Even doubters of the Irish lads have to concede that together they formed the one '80s band with the skill and sense of scale to take over th ...

9.7 Bono - Big Daddy2009

Genres: Music

Artists: Bono

BIG DADDY is a documentary that charts Bono’s entire life and career, from his modest beginnings and the creation of U2, to his multi tasking role today as both a world class musician and a high profile campaigner. Featuring previously unseen footage, exclusive interviews and contributions from those who know him best, archive interviews with the man himself, rare photos and a host of other features, this film tells the Bono story in a way it has never been told before.

Thank You Billy Graham 2008

Genres: Music

Artists: Pat Boone, Bono

Born on a dairy farm in North Carolina on November 7, 1918, Evangelist Billy Graham has preached to more people in live audiences than anyone in history. Since his 1949 Los Angeles crusade that vaulted Reverend Graham into the public eye, he has preached the Gospel to nearly 215 million people in more tan 185 countries and territories, and led hundreds of thousands of individuals to make personal decisions to live for Christ, which is the main thrust of his ministry.

9.7 Bono - Gods Favourite Son2004

Genres: Music

Artists: Bono

This documentary takes an unprecedented look at the personal history of rock legend Bono, known as much for his idealism and activism with regards to a plethora of worthy causes as for his striking tenor voice, strong lyrical talent, and charisma as the frontman for Irish band U2. Beginning with his early years in Dublin, where he was born to a Protestant mother and a Catholic father, the exploration continues through his first meeting with the rest of the band, early practice sessions, and the ...