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U2 rock group
Grammy Award-winning Irish rock group known for its political songs, anthemic guitars, and big, high-tech concerts. The group's political themes are often a lightning rod of controversy, usually directed at lead singer Bono. Formed in 1977, U2's recordings include Boy (1980), Joshua Tree (1987), Achtung Baby (1991), and Zooropa (1993). Band members include: Bono (Paul Hewson)
singer
Born: 5/10/1960
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
The Edge (David Evans)
guitarist
Born: 8/8/1961
Birthplace: Barking, England
Adam Clayton bassist
Born: 3/13/1960
Birthplace: Oxford, England
Larry Mullen, Jr. drummer
Born: 10/31/1961
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Discography- Boy, 1980
- October, 1981
- War, 1983
- Under a Blood Red Sky, 1983
- The Unforgettable Fire, 1984
- Wide Awake in America, 1985
- The Joshua Tree, 1987
- Rattle & Hum, 1988
- Achtung Baby, 1991
- Zooropa, 1993
- Pop, 1997
- All That You Can't Leave Behind, 2000
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