Burned Over Bono: U2's Rock ‘n' Roll Messiah and His Religious Politic

Within the last decade, many fans and members of the popular press have labeled Bono, lead singer of the band U2, a "Rock ‘n' Roll Messiah," because of his global humanitarian efforts and relentless effusion of theological and political messages in song and concert. Focusing on the re...

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Main Author: Seals, Chad E. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2006]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2006, Volume: 14, Issue: 1
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