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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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_juh wrote:
<3
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thic47 wrote:
one <3
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PedroPetoshi wrote:
o/
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cryme_ariver wrote:
Until the end of the world ♥
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Terrasidius wrote:
POP! I still cant get over the "classic rock" tag, ffs.
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StePri wrote:
YEAH
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The Joshua Tree <3
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u2-fans wrote:
they simply rock!
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xoxsaramarie wrote:
i might see them in seattle in june next year! :O so excited... 1st time.
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MariusVanDerLub wrote:
yeah the last supergroup. I was surprised to find out how old they are, yet they never really stopped their run.
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U2_is_Love wrote:
U2. The last supergroup! Saw them in Vancouver, BC last month and it was AMAZING! I'll admit that I cried. 4 times to be exact. Grew up listening to "Joshua Tree" and their still my favorite!
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Bellmanpurdy wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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MekCal wrote:
At last "Beautiful Day" is first in the chart!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/la_galeria_de_xavi/
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wiklina4 wrote:
Beautiful day... mmm, it's really beautiful ;)
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mtwranch wrote:
this band is a real legend!
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galko00 wrote:
San Sebastian (Spain)!! http://mercadeopop.blogspot.com/2009/11/las-entradas-para-u2-en-donosti-la.html
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invurrrt wrote:
I can't wait for their black-noise side project bonO))) to come out. Shit's gonna be kvlt!!!!!!!!!!
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Jumpkov wrote:
Zooropa is their best work, after that they just sound all the same - lol that madwe my day XD
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Jontybloom1 wrote:
U2 confirmed as Glastonbury headliners more here. http://www.neonfiller.com/page2.htm#glastu
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Estadio Nacional, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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Angel Stadium, Anaheim, Los Angeles CA, United States
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News
(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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