Bono has admitted he has an “extra-special annoying gene” – following outrage over the bands free album.
The U2 frontman admitted it was a bad idea to have their album Songs of Innocence made available for free to all iTunes accounts.
However, the Dubliner claimed he did not realise it would be made available to every user, whether they wanted it or not.
Bad move: Bono admitted the free album was a “gross invasion” | VIPIRELAND.COM
He said: “It’s like we put a bottle of milk in people’s fridge that they weren’t asking for – it’s a gross invasion!”
The Dublin rocker admitted that he did not anticipate the negative reaction the marketing move received but added that he has always “taken pride in being divisive.”
He added: “I do appreciate that I might have an extra-special annoying gene.”
Bono also revealed he once had a “go f*** yourself” argument with Apple’s Steve Jobs that was so dramatic he went to rival company Blackberry for sponsorship of their 2009 360° Tour.
About the argument with his friend, Bono said “I had a tantrum like a child and went to the competition.”
Self-aware: Bono admitted he is an annoying person | VIPIRELAND.COM
However, the star admitted that Steve kept up  Apple’s relationship with U2 charity Red and the two men reconciled before Steve’s death in 2011.
The U2 star said his latest pairing with Apple came about because the band and Apple CEO Tim Cook had a pre-existing relationship due to Apple raising €65 million for charity Red.
