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​Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Their evolution from post-punk roots led to iconic albums like The Joshua Tree, blending anthemic sounds with socially conscious lyrics. Renowned for their innovative live performances and activism, U2 has cemented their status as one of the world's most influential rock bands.

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​Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Their evolution from post-punk roots led to iconic albums like The Joshua Tree, blending anthemic sounds with socially conscious lyrics. Renowned for their innovative live performances and activism, U2 has cemented their status as one of the world's most influential rock bands.

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Bono of U2 at the 2002 Super Bowl Halftime Show
U2 Gave Their Most Important Performance 23 Years Ago On The Country's Biggest Stage
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Throughout their nearly 50 years as a band, U2 has taken to some of the most iconic stages around the world. Of them all, one performance stands out.

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Bono holds up his pinky finger, edited with the entire U2 band over a blue graphic background.
Every U2 Album, Ranked From Worst To Best
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U2 is considered by many to be one of the greatest music groups of all time. Let's celebrate their best albums, ranking them against the worst.

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U2 band post together in the desert for The Joshua Tree album cover.
10 Underrated U2 Songs That You've Probably Never Heard Before
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U2 is a band which has certainly gone through their share of ups and downs, but these 10 underrated songs truly prove their full worth.

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Bono holds up his pinky finger, edited with the entire U2 band over a blue graphic background.
11 Years Ago, This Classic Rock Band Released Their Most Important Album In The Most Unprecedented Way Possible
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When one classic rock band needed big success, they sought it out in an unprecedented way, taking one of the biggest career risks. Did it pay off?

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Michael Jackson on his Dangerous World Tour, Prince for Purple Rain, and Whitney Houston singing live all edited together.
37 Years Later, I Still Can't Believe This Artist Beat Michael Jackson, Prince, & Whitney Houston For Album Of The Year
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The Grammys may have issues being biased against some genres, but in 1988, the Academy broke years of tradition in picking this Album of the Year.

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U2’s Bono And The Edge Talk Art Against Oppression In Kiss The Future Documentary Clip
U2’s Bono And The Edge Talk Art Against Oppression In Kiss The Future Documentary Clip
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Exclusive: Screen Rant presents a clip from the Siege of Sarajevo documentary Kiss the Future featuring Bono and The Edge from U2.

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Star Trek: Enterprise NX-01 and Bono of U2
Enterprise Almost Had A U2 Theme Song (& Why It Didn't)
Star Trek: Enterprise

U2’s hit single “Beautiful Day” was the original choice to be Star Trek: Enterprise’s theme song, but “Where My Heart Will Take Me” won out.

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the band U2 in front of the netflix banner
Netflix And J.J. Abrams Developing Series About U2
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Netflix and J.J. Abrams are developing a new scripted series about the band U2, penned by the screenwriter of Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Bono as Mahisto in Batman Forever
U2's Bono Was Almost In Batman Forever (Why He Wasn't Cast)
Batman

U2's Bono almost appeared in 1995 blockbuster Batman Forever as his stage persona Mahisto before everyone involved decided against the casting.

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