Bono and The Edge were special guests at a charity gig in aid of Mencap at Islington's Union Chapel on Friday night. Gig goers at the charity show, headlined by Biffy Clyro, heard rumours that the U2ers would play on arriving at the North London gig, but it was only when host Jo Whiley brought them out on stage that they knew for certain the rumours were true. Whiley joked that the crowd had to be gentle with the mystery guests because frontman Paul (Bono's real name, of course) was "a bit shy". The duo played four songs and joked "don't tell [bandmates] Larry [Mullen] and Adam [Clayton] we've done this". Mencap's Little Noise Sessions continue tonight with Kate Nash headlining.
Nov 26, 2007
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Bono and The Edge make surprise appearance at Mencap charity gig
Bono and The Edge made a surprise appearance at a Mencap charity gig at Islington's Union Chapel, played four songs, and joked that bandmates were not to be told.