U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.. Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style has evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic quality built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's chiming, effects-based guitar sounds. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several ambitious and elaborate tours over their career. The band was formed when the members were teenaged pupils of Mount Temple Comprehensive School and had limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy. Subsequent work such as their first UK number-one album, War, and the singles "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "Pride" helped establish U2's reputation as a politically and socially conscious group.
| Also known as | Feedback (1976–1977), The Hype (1977–1978) |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Island, Interscope, Mercury, CBS Ireland |
| Associated acts | Virgin Prunes, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois |
| Members | Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr. |
| Past members | Dik Evans, Ivan McCormick |
Informazioni su U2
Winner of 22 Grammy Awards. Their album The Joshua Tree obtained two of them and sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
Realizzazione di U2
The 2009 to 2011 U2 360° Tour became the highest grossing concert tour of all time by taking in over $700,000,000. The group appeared as guest stars in a 1998 episode of The Simpsons titled "Trash of the Titans."
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U2 Category.. Sports Emmy Award winners.. Post-punk music groups.. Irish alternative rock groups.. Musical groups from Dublin (city).. World Music Awards winners.. Brit Award winners.. Ivor Novello Award winners.. Island Records artists.. Mercury Records artists.
