Bono Recounts Embarrassing Performance with Bob Dylan on JRE

The Dreamlike State of Fame

• 💡 Bono describes the feeling of waking up to his fame as akin to a dream where one is naked in front of the whole school.
• 🎯 This surreal realization of his life and the extraordinary people he's met is the inspiration behind his book, "Surrender".

An Unprepared Duet with Bob Dylan

• 🎤 At 24, Bono was asked by Bob Dylan to join him on stage during a recording session.
• 🎶 Dylan suggested singing "Blowin' in the Wind," and Bono, who had been learning to improvise, agreed, believing he knew the song well.
• ⚠️ However, upon going on stage in front of a supportive Irish crowd, Bono faltered when Dylan changed the melody and lyrics, leading to a disastrous performance.

Dylan's Generous Response

• 😔 Bono apologized to Dylan afterwards, explaining it was due to their improvisational approach.
• 👍 Dylan was gracious, stating that "everything is made up all the time" and that nothing is fixed, offering Bono a generous perspective on the incident.