U2

1976
Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock
U2 was formed by then teenagers Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar) and Larry Mullen, Jr (drums and percussion). The band became a top international act by the mid 80's and were noted for there anthemic sound, unusual vocals and The Edge's textural guitar playing. Their live performances became a greater success than the actual selling records, what apparently increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars", according to Rolling Stone. They have today sold more than 140 million (!) albums worldwide and were introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility. The group has also campaigned for numerous causes such as DATA, ONE Campaign and Amnesty International.
22 Grammy Awards (more than any other band)
U2
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Members: Bono



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Celebs Share The U2 Love!

Tuesday 2:47 AM, 27/10/2009
Celebs Share The U2 Love!
Angie Harmon Doug Reinhardt Kellan Luz Demi Moore Paris Hilton Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford Ben Stiller David Beckham
Iconic rock band U2 made history again on Sunday night as they became the first band to stream an entire live show live on youtube! Of course some of the band's celebrity friends were there to see the show and be part of the fun. Star couples like Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt aswell as fans Ben Stiller and even David Beckham were all there! What a party! Here are some of the highlights:

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OOPS!

Bono Calls Chris Martin a Wanker!

Monday 9:32 PM, 02/03/2009
BBC Radio has been forced to apologise for Bono and his dirty mouth live on the air! U2's frontman called Coldplay's Chris Martin a wanker and then a totally dysfunctional cretin. Big oops! Later Bono said he was only joking and thought that Chris was a great melodist and compared him with Paul McCartney, but the damage was already done. The poor radio host Jo Wiley was clearly very embarrassed afterwards! Listen to the whole thing here:
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OOPS!

U2 Album Leak!

Tuesday 7:56 PM, 24/02/2009
U2 Album Leak!
Keeping up a brave face for fans
Bono and his band U2 are not happy! Their new album "No Line on the Horizon" has been leaked all over the internet and all because an Australian music website accidently started selling the songs a week early! Oops! getmusic.com in Australia say the songs were only up on the site for a few mins, but that is all it took for them to be grabbed up and distributed all over. Here is a taste:

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Biggest Stars at Opening Ceremony for Obama Inauguration!

Monday 3:09 PM, 19/01/2009
Bono
Josh Groban Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Usher Sheryl Crow and Will.I.Am Usher and his beautiful smile! Tom Hanks Garth Brookes, the country star. Mary J. Blige Mr Will.I.Am Queen Latifah Bruce Springsteen Marisa Tomei Stevie Wonder Tiger Woods Samuel L. Jackson Beyonce Rosario Dawson Jack Black Ashley Judd Steve Carrell Tom Hanks Bon Jovi Jamie Foxx U2
So many of the biggest stars in music and Hollywood turned up to be part of the big opening ceremony for the Inauguration for US new president Barack Obama! There were perfomances by Bono, Josh Groban, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Shakira , Will.I.Am from the Black-eyed Peas, Mary J Blige and Beyonce. Here is Beyonce?s big song:


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On vacation

Bono on holiday in Portofino

Thursday 3:59 PM, 07/08/2008
Look at the shoes!
Bono lead singer of band U2 and his girlfriend Ali Hewson, is on vacation together with their two daughters in beautiful Portofino on the Italian Rivera. But Bono, please, take of those hideous shoes!
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want Bono to be godfather to twins

Monday 9:32 PM, 28/07/2008
U2's superstar Bono has been given the honour to take the godfather role of Angelina and Brad's twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. After giving birth two weeks ago, Angelina, 33, and Brad, 44, spent a week bonding with their new bundles of joy at Bono's bolthole in a leafy village in the South of France. And in return for the kind gesture, the Hollywood couple have asked him to be a permanent fixture in the lives of their tots.
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