Bono, the lead singer of acclaimed Irish rock band U2 and a prominent social activist, added a political edge to his recent “360 Degree” European tour—with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” for South African statesman Nelson Mandela and a song dedicated to detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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At U2’s opening concert in Barcelona, Bono paid tribute to Suu Kyi when he introduced the single “Walk on,” which he wrote for her in 2000.
“This next song is dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma,” Bono told the crowd. “Let’s send her a message of love and support! Let us stand with her ... put on your masks!” The crowd clapped and put on Suu Kyi masks.
The band asked fans to wear the masks to highlight the fact that Suu Kyi has spent most of the past two decades under house arrest. The mask can be downloaded at: http://www.u2.com.
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