Taras Topolia thanks U2's Bono for his 'symbolic' performance in Ukraine
Taras Topolia insists his performance with Bono was “powerful” and “symbolic” for the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier joined the U2 frontman and the band's lead guitarist The Edge as they performed a 40-minute gig - which included classic hits such as ‘With or Without You’ - at Khreshchatyk metro station, which has been converted into a bomb shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine. Antytila singer Taras - who joined Bono for a cover version of Ben E King's ‘Stand By Me' - has praised his idol for the show of solidarity and for spreading a political and cultural message to the world. ...