Advertisement

Berlusconi named 'Rock Star of the Year'

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi speaks at the 64th United Nations General Assembly in the UN building in New York City on September 23, 2009. UPI/John Angelillo
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi speaks at the 64th United Nations General Assembly in the UN building in New York City on September 23, 2009. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

ROME, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The Italian edition of Rolling Stone magazine has declared 73-year-old Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi its Rock Star of the Year.

"His lust for life and his inimitable lifestyle have earned him an incredible international popularity, especially this year," states a quote on the cover of the current issue of Italian Rolling Stone, ANSA reported.

Advertisement

U.S. President Barack Obama was No. 2 in the magazine's in-house poll, which ranked those who best represent rock 'n' roll values.

Pope Benedict XVI, whose new album of chants will be released this month on Nirvana's former record label, was No. 3, ANSA said.

Latest Headlines