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Dublin, Ireland (1976 – present)
U2 is an Irish rock band which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band’s formation, they have consisted of Bono (real name Paul Hewson) (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (real name David Evans) (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums, percussion). The band is the biggest selling alternative rock act of all time, having sold 140 million albums worldwide as of 2008. They have won 22 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. As of 2009, they have released 12 albums and 58 singles.
Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edge’s brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn’t play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn’t sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names “Feedback ” and “The Hype” before finally settling on U2.
Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edge’s brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn’t play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn’t sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names “Feedback ” and “The Hype” before finally settling on U2.
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The Unforgettable Fire
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How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
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Shoutbox
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Echelon10995 wrote:
Now that's funny theory. Pop and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb sound the same? xD
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gEEEERa wrote:
Zooropa is their best work, after that they just sound all the same
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try_believe wrote:
part of history ;]
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infra_vermelho wrote:
MAGNIFICENT... OMG WHATA SONG IS THIS? IT'S AMAZING..!!
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Kurgan7 wrote:
The best band ever... With Or Without You
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Shiiir wrote:
I LOVE YOU!
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LuluVi wrote:
do you feel loved..
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Ferdokki wrote:
MY MOST FAVORITE BAND!!!!!!! I love Bono! 8D
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fiona_adam wrote:
Ahh... Achtung Baby picture! So amazing!
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wojtas1337 wrote:
yeah the picture with trabant :D amazing
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WeFlyBalloons wrote:
One man he resist.
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Echelon10995 wrote:
Well, Achtung Baby is their best album. 90's U2 > all. 80's U2 is very good, 2000's U2 is... well, "just" good.
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XimenaDoherty wrote:
Happy 18th, Achtung Baby! <3 [2]
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EternalSunshine wrote:
LOL @ the current pic, love it!
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astralsociety wrote:
happy birthday achtung baby, im celebrating by listening to it for the first time ever today.. OMG why have i never listened to this album before!?!?
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Katelin123 wrote:
Happy 18th, Achtung Baby! <3
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Gangsta-Dewasta wrote:
And happy birthday Achtung Baby! (18.11.1991) <3
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AliBono74 wrote:
from me to you: And happy birthday Achtung Baby! (18.11.1991)
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deemmon wrote:
And happy birthday Achtung Baby! (18.11.1991)! [6] This pic is fun
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Peter_the_rat wrote:
And happy birthday Achtung Baby! (18.11.1991)! [5]
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Estadio Nacional, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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U2 360° Tour
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Los Angeles CA, United States
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(RED)NIGHTS Presents: An Evening with Gavin Friday and Friends October 4th 2009 |…
22 Sep 2009 | from www.interscope.com/u2
On October 4 at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall, (RED) unites a world-class line up of artists for the special (RED)NIGHTS concert “ Hal Willner Presents: An Evening with Gavin Friday and Friends. …
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University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 10/20/2009 | Concert
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Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX | 10/12/2009 | Concert
11 Sep 2009 | from www.interscope.com/u2
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