On July 2nd the U2 concert in Nashville was wrapping up. Reports from the concert were that it was an amazing one even before this moment happened. The band had taken its bows and was headed off stage when Bono stopped to talk to a guy holding up a sign that caught his attention. He asked the man, "What do you want to play?" Soon security was helping the guy on stage. It must have been a dream come true for Adam Bevell of Mesa, AZ, a life long U2 fan and amateur guitarist. Bono lead Adam on stage and with the help of some roadies, strapped a guitar on Adam's shoulder. As Adman began to play "All I Want Is You" he said, "I'm nervous, man." Bono began to sing. The rest of the band got back to their instruments and joined in, and soon the whole crowd was singing as well. When they were done, the crowd roared as Bono and Adam engaged in a double back tap bro hug. Adam handed back the guitar to Bono, but Bono said, "No, I want you to have it." A stunned Adam said, "Really?" and then held up the guitar with his fist in the air as the crowd roared even louder. It was a special moment.
You might be asking, why this guy? Well the sign that he was holding said, "Blind Guitar Player. Bring me up."
Oh, and in case you did not notice, Bono did not give him just any guitar. He gave Adam his Grectsh Irish Falcon. Just awesome.
As I watched this video, I asked myself, "How many rock stars or bands would do such a thing?" The only answer I can come up with is very few. Now I don't know Bono and U2 and I have no idea how these men really are, but for that moment self aggrandizement and self promotion gave way to selflessness and charity. So often all we hear is the selfish and debauched acts of rock stars and movie stars alike. This little act reminded me that in that world there still are a few decent people who still care for others.
Thank you Bono and U2 for a wonderful moment.
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