U2’s Bono on Coldplay: They should not be judged by rock rules

Coldplay in concert at the Manchester Ethiad Stadium as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour. Picture date: Wednesday May 31, 2023.

U2 frontman Bono has said Coldplay should not be “judged by rock rules” as he revealed his favourite song by the British band is Clocks.

Dublin-born singer Bono, real name Paul Hewson, was speaking on new series Music Uncovered, the first instalment of which sees BBC Radio 1’s Greg James attempt to “unravel the phenomenon” of Coldplay.