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The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys. | The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys. | ||
| − | They are all [[Christianity|Christians]], worship regularly, and regularly speak of their faith in interviews. | + | They are all [[Christianity|Christians]], worship regularly, and regularly speak of their faith in interviews. Bono has frequently appeared at the [[United Nations]]. 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 was married in August of 1982 and has three daughters and one son with his wife Alison. In the 1980's Adam Clayton dated the late supermodel [[Anna Nicole Smith]]{{fact}}. |
In 2006 there was criticism of U2 for moving some of their publishing company from Ireland to the Netherlands to avoid high taxes.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/08/08/nbono08.xml</ref> | In 2006 there was criticism of U2 for moving some of their publishing company from Ireland to the Netherlands to avoid high taxes.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/08/08/nbono08.xml</ref> | ||
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==Hit Songs== | ==Hit Songs== | ||
| − | I Will Follow (81) | + | * I Will Follow (81) |
| + | * New Year's Day (53) | ||
| + | * Sunday Bloody Sunday | ||
| + | * Pride (In the Name of Love) (33) | ||
| + | * With or Without You (1) | ||
| + | * I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (1) | ||
| + | * Where the Streets Have No Name (13) | ||
| + | * Desire (3) | ||
| + | * Angel of Harlem (14) | ||
| + | * The Fly (61) | ||
| + | * Mysterious Ways (9) | ||
| + | * One (10) | ||
| + | * Discotheque (10) | ||
| + | * Staring at the Sun (26) | ||
| + | * Beautiful Day (21) | ||
| + | * Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (52) | ||
| + | * Elevation | ||
| + | * Walk On | ||
| + | * Vertigo (31) | ||
| + | * Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own (97) | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 16:48, June 29, 2007
This article is about the Irish rock band; for the reconnaissance aircraft see U-2.
U2 are a rock and roll band from Dublin, Ireland, comprised of four members:
- Bono (vocals)
- Edge (guitar)
- Adam Clayton (Bass)
- Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums).
The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys.
They are all Christians, worship regularly, and regularly speak of their faith in interviews. Bono has frequently appeared at the United Nations. 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 was married in August of 1982 and has three daughters and one son with his wife Alison. In the 1980's Adam Clayton dated the late supermodel Anna Nicole Smith[Citation Needed].
In 2006 there was criticism of U2 for moving some of their publishing company from Ireland to the Netherlands to avoid high taxes.[1]
They have recorded the following albums:
- Boy (1980)
- October (1981)
- War (1983)
- The Unforgettable Fire (1984)
- The Joshua Tree (1987)
- Rattle and Hum (1988)
- Achtung Baby (1991)
- Zooropa (1993)
- Pop (1997)
- All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000)
- How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)
Hit Songs
- I Will Follow (81)
- New Year's Day (53)
- Sunday Bloody Sunday
- Pride (In the Name of Love) (33)
- With or Without You (1)
- I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (1)
- Where the Streets Have No Name (13)
- Desire (3)
- Angel of Harlem (14)
- The Fly (61)
- Mysterious Ways (9)
- One (10)
- Discotheque (10)
- Staring at the Sun (26)
- Beautiful Day (21)
- Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (52)
- Elevation
- Walk On
- Vertigo (31)
- Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own (97)
(#) denotes highest position on Billboard Hot 100 (when available).