Bono, the lead singer of cult rock group U2, gave a concert in Kiev, Ukraine, at the subway station with compatriot The Edge to show solidarity with the war-torn country.
Bono and The Edge, whose full name is David Howell Evans, played by soul singer Ben E. King in the 1961 hit song “Stand By Me” at Khreshchatyk subway station.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited them to speak to about 100 people. According to Reuters.
Bono praised Zelensky during the show and said he ruled the world freely.
“Your president is now freely ruling the world,” Bono said. “Ukrainian citizens are not just fighting for their freedom, you are fighting for all of us who love freedom.”
The clip from the show shows the Irish band singing “Stand By Ukraine” with Ukrainian singer Tara Topolia and her backing band from musical group Antytila. According to forkThe Ukrainian group serves as soldiers as Russia’s deadly invasion of the country continues.
U2 performed many of their classic songs in 40 minutes, including “Desire”, “Bloody Sunday” and “With or Without You” with over 61,000 views. Youtube.
Good. King’s “Stand By Me” is considered one of the greatest soul records ever recorded. The song became popular with the late Sam Cook and was taken from the hit of The Soul Stirrers in 1961. Get up, Father. “
President @ZelenskyyUa We were invited to a show in Kiev to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and that’s why we went. – Bonds and Margins #SandWithUkraine
– U2 (@ U2) May 8, 2022
Source: Huffpost
