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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.

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Dommmmmmme wrote:
3 hours ago

hoping that bono's back will stay well during the european leg. hannover! :>

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MauLeonRdz wrote:
6 hours ago

U218 Singles is perfect :D (2)

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Iuova wrote:
9 hours ago

My theory is that those who hate U2 are just jealous that they were never as successful. :]]

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feelipebrandao wrote:
10 hours ago

the best and my favorite band.

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guhenrik wrote:
10 hours ago

With or without you I can't live ;]

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unknownunnamed wrote:
yesterday evening

u2 rocks yeah

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amandoks wrote:
yesterday evening

My favorite band of all. Perfect!

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Paenia wrote:
yesterday afternoon

My favorite band.

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joan_u2 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Amooo U2

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gerxrdo wrote:
yesterday afternoon

U218 Singles is perfect :D

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FarCrysss wrote:
yesterday morning

People who are ashamed of liking this band need to get out of the closet.

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baba-galia16 wrote:
Wednesday evening

U2 the best!!!

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thiiiiago wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

<3

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egyptianhead wrote:
Wednesday morning

"i like the new stuff, i like how it's really over-produced" lol Jon

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hedfullofmusic wrote:
Wednesday morning

How is HTDAAB in their top 4? It's their worst album imo.

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hedy201193 wrote:
Tuesday evening

http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/U2/+images/48906231 best U2 photo *-*

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gaz_nokiamusic wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Can someone please explain to me why everyone hates Bono... I see no justifiable reason!

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qba405 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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Add_Steem wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

"yea i totally can't tell the difference between 'Mysterious Ways' and 'Moment Of Surrender'" Me too, totally. Although I think Jon might actually like U2 and he's just fucking with us. I mean, he's not really the dumb-hater type. Doesn't seem like one, anyway.

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Danata17 wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Magnificent is greaaat!

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