Multi-millionaire Irish rocker Bono of U2 has claimed he is overpaid.
What a terrible position to be in! As millions across the country face the threat of redundancy, Bono is complaining that he’s got just too much money.
What is the Irish rocker to do to rectify matters? Give a self-deprecating interview of course! Speaking to USA Today Bono stated “people think people like me are overpaid and overnourished, and they’re not wrong”.
Continuing Bono said “What they’re missing is, how does a songwriter get paid?”
“It’s not the place for rich rock stars to ask for more money, but somebody should fight for fellow artists, because this is madness. Music has become tap water, a utility, where for me it’s a sacred thing, so I’m a little offended (by illegal downloading)”.
“The music business has been thrown to the dogs legislatively… Somebody is going to call the cops.”
Ironically, Bono’s opinion flies in the face of statements issued by members of the musician’s rights group Featured Artists Coalition. A recent meeting by the FAC found that most do not support the prosecution of illegal downloaders.
U2’s new album ‘No Line On The Horizon’ is available now.
