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''This article is about the Irish rock band; for the reconnaissance aircraft see [[U-2]].''

''This article is about the Irish rock band; for the reconnaissance aircraft see [[U-2]].''

'''U2''' is a rock band from [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]], comprised of four members:   

'''U2''' is a rock band from [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]], composed of four members:   

*Bono (real name: Paul Hewson) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

*Bono (real name: Paul Hewson) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys. Since the release of their debut album "Boy" in 1980, the band has gone on to become one of the most successful and popular bands in the world. They have also been considered by many critics to be one of the most innovative live bands in music, specifically with revolutionary tours such as the 1992-1993 Zoo TV Tour. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, its first year of eligibility.

The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys. Since the release of their debut album "Boy" in 1980, the band has gone on to become one of the most successful and popular bands in the world. They have also been considered by many critics to be one of the most innovative live bands in music, specifically with revolutionary tours such as the 1992-1993 Zoo TV Tour. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, its first year of eligibility.

Three members of the band (Bono, The Edge, Mullen) are [[Christianity|Christians]]. Early in the band's career, the there worshipped regularly, though it is not known if the band has maintained such levels. Specifically, the band's "October" album has many references to God. Adam Clayton, who is an athiest, stated that during the recording of "October" he felt a bit isolated from the group, but has not since.

Three members of the band (Bono, The Edge, Mullen) are [[Christianity|Christians]]. Early in the band's career, the there worshipped regularly, though it is not known if the band has maintained such levels. Specifically, the band's "October" album has many references to God. Adam Clayton, who is an atheist, stated that during the recording of "October" he felt a bit isolated from the group, but has not since.

Beginning in the late 1990s, Bono began campaigning for social justice for the impoverished, specifically focusing on the continent of Africa. In 2006 he co-founded the (RED) product line with The Gap, Motorola, Apple and other retailers, donating a portion of the proceeds to [[The Global Fund]] which helps women and children affected by [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] in [[Africa]]. Bono has also appeared in front of the [[United Nations]] numerous times, and has met with many world leaders, including U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Liberty Medal, nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, and being named one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year for 2005.

Beginning in the late 1990s, Bono began campaigning for social justice for the impoverished, specifically focusing on the continent of Africa. In 2006 he co-founded the (RED) product line with The Gap, Motorola, Apple and other retailers, donating a portion of the proceeds to [[The Global Fund]] which helps women and children affected by [[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] in [[Africa]]. Bono has also appeared in front of the [[United Nations]] numerous times, and has met with many world leaders, including U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Liberty Medal, nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, and being named one of Time Magazine's Persons of the Year for 2005.