Bono does an impromptu meet and greet with fans in New Zealand and signs a woman's arm with his famous 'Bonogram'... as U2 prepare to thrill crowds with their Joshua Tree Tour
Bono thrilled fans in Auckland on Tuesday when he did an impromptu meet and greet.
The Irish rocker, 59, made one fan incredibly happy when he signed her arm and drew his signature 'Bonogram' symbol after finishing rehearsals, Stuff New Zealand reported.
It comes as U2 are set to hit the stage in the city for their highly-anticipated Joshua Tree Tour, which begins on Friday.
![Rock on! Bono did an impromptu meet and greet with fans in New Zealand on Tuesday, and signed a woman's arm with his famous 'Bonogram'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/05/20704814-7659069-image-m-92_1573106388618.jpg)
Rock on! Bono did an impromptu meet and greet with fans in New Zealand on Tuesday, and signed a woman's arm with his famous 'Bonogram'
American fan Elle Pea, who was present during the meet and greet, explained the 'Bonogram' to Stuff.
'It's a little character drawing he does that's the same as the ring he wears, with the heart and the crown and the wings and then a B underneath it,' she said.
She recalled how Bono signed a French girl's arm, who was chuffed at the marking.
'You could tell it was a very emotional moment for her... so how could you not be happy for her?' Elle said.
![Meaning: American fan Elle Pea, who was present during the meet and greet, explained the 'Bonogram' to Stuff. 'It's a little character drawing he does that's the same as the ring he wears, with the heart and the crown and the wings and then a B underneath it,' she said](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/06/20704818-7659069-image-a-93_1573106409257.jpg)
Meaning: American fan Elle Pea, who was present during the meet and greet, explained the 'Bonogram' to Stuff. 'It's a little character drawing he does that's the same as the ring he wears, with the heart and the crown and the wings and then a B underneath it,' she said
![Symbolic: Bono is said to wear an Irish Claddagh ring, which is what he replicates with his 'Bonogram'. It represents love and loyalty and can refer to someone's engagement status](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/06/20704824-7659069-image-a-94_1573106445647.jpg)
Symbolic: Bono is said to wear an Irish Claddagh ring, which is what he replicates with his 'Bonogram'. It represents love and loyalty and can refer to someone's engagement status
'That's what she wanted, it was sweet, she was thrilled, she had little tears, it was very kind.'
Bono is said to wear an Irish Claddagh ring, which is what he replicates with his 'Bonogram'. It represents love and loyalty and can refer to someone's engagement status.
The Joshua Tree Tour starts in Auckland on Friday, before a follow-up show on Saturday.
![Hit: The Joshua Tree album was released in 1987 and has sold more than 25 million copies around the world](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/06/20705532-7659069-image-a-14_1573109185423.jpg)
Hit: The Joshua Tree album was released in 1987 and has sold more than 25 million copies around the world
The band will then head to Brisbane on November 12 and will tour Australia, with the first show in Sydney on November 22.
U2 will then thrill crowds in Japan and South Korea to conclude what is an addition to their blockbuster 2017 world tour.
After fans called for the band to return Down Under, they released the following statement via Twitter: 'Australia, we hear you, we heard you.'
After hearing the news, Kylie Minogue tweeted that she was thrilled.
![Ready to hit the stage: The Joshua Tree Tour begins in Auckland on Friday, before a follow-up show on Saturday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/07/06/20704834-7659069-image-a-95_1573107543481.jpg)
Ready to hit the stage: The Joshua Tree Tour begins in Auckland on Friday, before a follow-up show on Saturday
The Spinning Around hitmaker wrote: 'U2 are coming to Australia! We love you guys!'
The Joshua Tree album was released in 1987 and has sold more than 25 million copies around the world.
The band are expected to perform the album in full, as well as some of their more recent hits like Vertigo.
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