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Bono (Vocals, guitar) - Paul David Hewson
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The Edge (Guitar, pianos) - David Howell Evans
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Adam Clayton (Bass, guitar)
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Larry Mullen Jr (Drums)
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U2 is an Irish rock band featuring Bono (Paul David Hewson) on vocals and guitar, The Edge (David Howell Evans) on guitar and pianos, vocals, and bass, Adam Clayton on bass and guitar, and Larry Mullen on drums. U2 has been one of the most popular rock bands in the world since the 1980s. The band is also very politically active in human rights causes. The band was formed in Dublin in October 1976. 14-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr. posted a note on his secondary school bulletin board seeking musicians for a new band. The response that followed that note resulted in a 5-piece band, known at the time as Feedback. After 18 months of rehearsals, Feedback changed their name to The Hype. The band performed with their new name at a talent show in Limerick, Ireland on 17 March 1978. One of the judges for the show happened to be CBS Records' Jackie Hayden; they won the contest, earning a £500 prize. Hayden was impressed enough with the band that he gave them studio time to record their first demo. Dik Evans announced his departure in March 1978. In May, Paul McGuinness became U2's manager. Now a four-piece with a local fan-base in place, U2 released their first single in September of 1979, U2-3.
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Another albums:
Live Albums:
Live From Boston 1981 (digital-only) (2004)
U2 Love: Live from the Point Depot (digital-only) (2004)
Soundtracks:
The Million Dollar Hotel (2000)
Compilations:
Melon (fan club-exclusive release) (1995)
The Best of 1980-1990 (1998)
The Best of 1990-2000 (2002)
Unreleased and Rare (digital-only) (2004)
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