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U2- A Phenomenon is Born

Formed in 1978 in Dublin, Ireland, U2 released their first album, "Boy", in 1981, and has been a major league player on the world recording and tour circuit ever since. They are a phenomenon the likes of which the music world has rarely seen. They are as popular today, nearly 30 years after their inception, as ever, and continue to tour and bring their unique brand of music and politcal activism to the public.

This page features links to their online presence and also offers fast links to obtain their music, video and biographical material.

Intro photo by Zachary Gillman is used by permission under the Creative Commons Atrribution License.

IN THE SPIRIT OF THE BAND ITSELF, PROCEEDS FROM THIS LENS WILL GO TO FEEDING THE HUNGRY AND HELPING UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.

Band member Bios

Paul "Bono" Hewson- vocals, lyrics, rhythm guitar, harmonica, political activist. Born May 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. Attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Married school girlfriend Alison Stewart in 1982. They have two daughters and two sons, ranging in age from six to nineteen.

Dave "The Edge" Evans-electric and acoustic guitar, back-up vocals. Born 1961 (according to Wikipedia his birthplace is Barking, East London to Welsh parents). Family moved to Dublin area in 1962 when he was a year old. Married Aislinn O'Sullivan in 1983. They separated in 1990 and were legally divorced in 1995 after divorce was legalized in Ireland.

Adam Clayton-bass, back up vocals. Born 1960 in Oxfordshire, England and moved to Dublin area at age five. At one time engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell. Adam has battled, and overcome, issues with marijauna and alcoholism.

Larry Mullin Jr.- drums, back up vocals. Born October 1961 in Dublin, Ireland. Attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School and is the co-founder of U2, at that time called "The Larry Mullen Band" and, soon after, Feedback, which originally consisted of Mullen, Bono, "The Edge" and his brother Dick Evans, Adam Clayton, and Mullen's friends Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. Larry has lived with girlfriend Ann Acheson for over 20 years. They have three children aged seven to thirteen.

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U2: Ireland's Best Export

U2- A Phenomenon is Born

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Contents at a Glance

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U2 Discography

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