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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]], composed of four members:   

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

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 three worshiped 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.

Three members of the band (Bono, The Edge, Mullen) profess to be [[Christianity|Christians]]. Early in the band's career, the three worshiped 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. However, in addition to regularly using vulgar language, U2 has made statements denying that Jesus is the only way to salvation.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkozK_uNMjs Bono Said WHAT About Jesus?!] ''Living Waters -- YouTube''. June 13, 2014. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref><ref>http://archives.eternitybiblecollege.com/2012/09/28/u2-can-we-trust-someone-who-tells-us-to-coexist/</ref>

 

==Famous Performances==

==Famous Performances==

In 2002 at the [[Super Bowl]] halftime show, U2 performed a ''MLK''/''Where the Streets Have No Name'' combination (in addition to reciting [http://bible.cc/psalms/51-15.htm Psalm 51:15]), with a list of [[9/11]] victims in the background. Bono also revealed the [[American flag]] under his jacket at the end of the performance.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq08ouOwiqQ Video]</ref>

In 2002 at the [[Super Bowl]] halftime show, U2 performed a ''MLK''/''Where the Streets Have No Name'' combination (in addition to reciting [http://bible.cc/psalms/51-15.htm Psalm 51:15]), with a list of [[9/11]] victims in the background. Bono also revealed the [[American flag]] under his jacket at the end of the performance.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq08ouOwiqQ Video]</ref>