U2

Genres:	Pop / Rock
Descriptive "tags":	rock, pop, classic rock, alternative, 80s, irish, seen live, alternative rock, U2, indie, indie rock, punk, favorites, 90s, britpop, metal, electronic, post-punk, new wave, electronica
Decades Active:	1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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Biography

Indisputably one of the most popular rock acts in the world, this Irish quartet's achievements since the late 70s have been extraordinarily cohesive and consistent. U2 began their musical career at school in Dublin in 1977. Bono (Paul David Hewson, 10 May 1960, Dublin, Eire; vocals), The Edge (b. David Evans, 8 August 1961, Barking, Essex, England; guitar), Adam Clayton (b. 13 March 1960, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England; bass) and Larry Mullen Jnr. (b. Laurence Mullen, 31 October 1961, Dublin, Eire; drums) initially played Rolling Stones and Beach Boys cover versions in an outfit named Feedback. They then changed their name to the Hype before finally settling on U2 in 1978. After winning a talent contest in Limerick that year, they came under the wing of manager Paul McGuinness and were subsequently signed to CBS Records Ireland.

U2's debut EP U2:3 featured "Out Of Control" (1979), which propelled them to number 1 in the Irish charts. They...

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