Bono as Activist

Bono Doubles As Lobbyist for World's Poor
By DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press Writer
Tue Jun 7, 5:45 PM ET

It was a long day's work for Bono, lead singer for the rock band U2 and dedicated lobbyist for the world's poor and AIDS-stricken.

In Boston's FleetCenter on a Tuesday night, Bono and his band — Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton and the Edge — performed for a sold-out crowd, part of their 10-month, multicity tour of Europe and North America. Bono then rushed to the airport, arrived in Washington at 2 a.m. and five hours later set off on a busy schedule, his ubiquitous wraparound shades firmly in place.

The musician joined Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for a State Department lunch and talks about the upcoming meeting of industrialized nations, aid to Africa and the prospects for the foreign operations spending bill.

Link to full article. Thanks to Steve for the heads-up.