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Bono Expresses Love of Elvis Presley Via Poem on the BBC

Bono has never kept his admiration of Elvis Presley a secret. U2’s frontman wrote about the King for Rolling Stone’s Immortals issue, calling Elvis “the blueprint for rock & roll.” And U2 even recorded tracks for 1987’s Rattle and Hum at Sun Studios in Memphis, where Elvis first put his silky pipes to tape. On [...]

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15:58 on May 6 2009

BBC to broadcast Bono's tribute poem to Elvis

Associated Press — LONDON (AP) -- The poetry doesn't rise to a Shakespearean level, but the sentiments in Bono's tribute to Elvis Presley seem heartfelt.... more info

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16:15 on May 6 2009

BBC to air Bono's Elvis tribute

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LONDON - The poetry doesn't rise to a Shakespearean level but the sentiments in Bono's tribute to Elvis Presley seem heartfelt. more info

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20:22 on May 6 2009

Bono Expresses Love of Elvis Presley Via Poem on the BBC

Rolling Stone — Bono has never kept his admiration of Elvis Presley a secret. U2’s frontman wrote about the King for Rolling Stone’s Immortals issue, calling Elvis “the blueprint f... more info

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