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Bono calls Chris Martin a"wanker" on radio

Mon 2nd Mar, 2009 in International News

Good judgement, rock star politics or the ultimate case of hypocrisy? That’s what we’re left to decide as U2 frontman and part-time political hero Bono recently gave an on-air lashing to fellow superstar, Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

During an interview with BBC Radio 1, Bono was asked whether he thought Martin was on-par with former Beatle Paul McCartney. The Irish singer replied, “I think he’s that good a melodist, but he’s a wanker.” His attempts to play down the comments following the outburst only led to further insults, adding, “He’s [Martin] obviously a completely dysfunctional character and a cretin but he happens to be a great melodist and up there with Ray Davis, Noel Gallagher and Paul McCartney.”

Chris Martin, who frequently names U2 as a major influence, is yet to respond to the comments as he continues his Australian tour.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS FROM THE FIRST SHOW ON COLDPLAY’S AUSTRALIAN TOUR.

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Chan_Marshall

Chan_Marshall said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

I agree with Bono

snapcrackleROCK

snapcrackleROCK said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

Pot, meet Kettle.

icutmyownhair

icutmyownhair said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

U2 were quite good once upon a time. Coldplay have been shit since their inception.

byronpecotich

byronpecotich said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

both are wankers

Beef jerky

Beef jerky said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

QueenNahs

QueenNahs said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

elmokeep

elmokeep said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

I wish so hard this were true. When you listen to the interview it's clear it was a joke. Tabloids: never failing to fail.

NickHallworth

NickHallworth said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

Yep, clearly a joke: Bonio even says so: [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiTykAM1gl8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiTykAM1gl8. Would've been funnier if it was true.

Chan_Marshall

Chan_Marshall said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

Do you all ever get tired or bored of having the same enemy?

dream_brother

dream_brother said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

clearly, you're both fucking retarded. just because the DJ shits herself and starts apologising for something said on live air, followed by bono saying "i'm sorry, it's early in the morning" does not make it a big joke.

P.S elmo, based on your review of laneway (or whatever pile of crap you thought would look arty by writing in a few half arsed words), i'd recommend you don't comment on anything in future.

dkos

dkos said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

They are both wankers. Just one of them knows how to make better music than the other.

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QueenNahs

QueenNahs said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

P.S elmo, based on your review of laneway (or whatever pile of crap you thought would look arty by writing in a few half arsed words), i'd recommend you don't comment on anything in future.

...has peaked interest & has intiated search for said article...

NickHallworth

NickHallworth said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

clearly, you're both fucking retarded. just because the DJ shits herself and starts apologising for something said on live air, followed by bono saying "i'm sorry, it's early in the morning" does not make it a big joke.

P.S elmo, based on your review of laneway (or whatever pile of crap you thought would look arty by writing in a few half arsed words), i'd recommend you don't comment on anything in future.

In the UK, the media doesn't take kindly to the word 'wanker' being used live on daytime radio. It's a BIG deal with the BBC, particularly post the Brand/Ross thing. That was the only issue with that: the language.

icutmyownhair

icutmyownhair said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

I did the same. Now I wish I hadn't.

gumbuoy

gumbuoy said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

snapcrackleROCK

snapcrackleROCK said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

PS - does the coloured tape on CM's fingers have some significance as some sort of wanking sex aid?

Timbzy

Timbzy said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

Aren't these two the same person?

elmokeep

elmokeep said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

clearly, you're both fucking retarded. just because the DJ shits herself and starts apologising for something said on live air, followed by bono saying "i'm sorry, it's early in the morning" does not make it a big joke.

P.S elmo, based on your review of laneway (or whatever pile of crap you thought would look arty by writing in a few half arsed words), i'd recommend you don't comment on anything in future.

Based on your comment I have forthwith quit writing to become a plumber. Thanks so much for setting me straight!

Sweeney

Sweeney said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

"on par with Paul..." thats a fair call, he is a bit of a wank. Not a bad songwriter, just not......original? I want Thom Yorke to slam him on air, as i imagine he would say some awesome stuff

Sweeney

Sweeney said on the 2nd Mar, 2009

and by "fair call" i mean over the top and way not true

tom_slater1

tom_slater1 said on the 5th Mar, 2009

Fuck I wish I had the originality and balls to say that Coldplay and U2 are shit. I feel like such a cretin for finding merit in it.

snapcrackleROCK

snapcrackleROCK said on the 5th Mar, 2009

U2 aren't shit; they've just been been releasing the same album for the last ten years. As for Coldplay - the blandest band in all the land. They're not even interesting enough to be shit.

tom_slater1

tom_slater1 said on the 5th Mar, 2009

Yeah it's not even academically valid to still be making that point. Parachutes, if nothing else, was an amazing record and their latest is pretty fucking hard not to appreciate. Although I guess that such difficulty is overcome by adamant insistence and your obvious indie cred - Lemonheads album covers are well thoughtful.

snapcrackleROCK

snapcrackleROCK said on the 5th Mar, 2009

yeh. good comezbak nthat.