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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]], comprised of four members:
The band was formed in September 1976 by the four, who were still schoolboys.
*Bono (real name: Paul Hewson) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
*The Edge (real name: David Evans) - Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
*Adam Clayton - Bass Guitar
*Larry Mullen, Jr. - Drums and Percussion
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.
They have recorded the following albums:
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.
In 2006 there was criticism of U2 for moving some of their publishing company from Ireland to the Netherlands to avoid newly created high taxes for music groups in the country.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/08/08/nbono08.xml</ref>
They have released the following albums:
* Boy (1980)
* Boy (1980)
* October (1981)
* October (1981)
* War (1983)
* War (1983)
* Under a Blood Red Sky (1983) [Live recordings from the band's tour in support of the "War" album]
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984)
* The Joshua Tree (1987)
* The Joshua Tree (1987)
* Rattle and Hum (1988)
* Rattle and Hum (1988) [Partially consisting of new tracks, partially of live recordings from the Joshua Tree Tour]
* Achtung Baby (1991)
* Achtung Baby (1991)
* Zooropa (1993)
* Zooropa (1993)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)
==Hit Songs==
==Hit U.S. Singles==
* I Will Follow (81)
* I Will Follow (81)
* New Year's Day (53)
* New Year's Day (53)
* Pride (In the Name of Love) (33)
* Pride (In the Name of Love) (33)
* With or Without You (1)
* With or Without You (1)
* Beautiful Day (21)
* Beautiful Day (21)
* Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (52)
* Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out of (52)
* Vertigo (31)
* Vertigo (31)
* Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own (97)
* Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own (97)
(#) denotes highest position on Billboard Hot 100 (when available).
(#) denotes highest position on Billboard Hot 100.
== References ==
== References ==