U2 recognised for contribution to American culture at awards

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It was a beautiful day for U2 as the band were recognised for their contribution to American culture 🎸

Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr were recognised at The Kennedy Center Honours in Washington DC on Sunday nightIt recognises artists who have made significant contributions to American cultureThe band, made up of Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen formed in Dublin in 1976Irish rock band U2's music has been described as a "bridge between Ireland and America" by United States President Joe Biden.

The 2022 recipients also included actor George Clooney, singer Gladys Knight, singer-songwriter Amy Grant and composer Tania León. Mr Biden said the band had changed the world over the past 40 years and continued to do so, quoting frontman Bono by saying "music can change the world because it can change people."

 

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He wants to be no.1 because he's a no.2 dup

Absolute muppets

Nonsense AWARD for Tax AVOIDERS....says it all about how the financial ELITE think about this world, and paying their SHARE!...the revolution will not be televised!

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