U2

👤 Members & Bio

🎓 Early Days & Formation

• Formed in Dublin in 1976 when Larry Mullen Jr. posted a notice for band members at his school.
• Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. have remained together since.
• Their breakthrough came with the album *War* (1983) and the hit “Sunday Bloody Sunday”.

🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline

• 1983: *War* made them international stars with “New Year’s Day” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday”.
• 1987: *The Joshua Tree* became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
• 1991: Reinvented their sound with *Achtung Baby*.
• 2000: “Beautiful Day” won multiple Grammys.
• 2023: Performed residency at Las Vegas Sphere.

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

• 22 Grammy Awards – more than any other band in history.
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (2005).
• Brit Awards – 7 wins.
• MTV Europe Music Award for Best Group multiple times.

🧠 Did You Know?

• U2 has sold over 170 million records worldwide.
• Their 360° Tour (2009–2011) is the highest-grossing concert tour of all time.
• Bono is as well-known for his activism as for his music.
• The Edge’s distinctive guitar sound often uses delay and echo effects.
• They have been together with the same lineup for nearly 50 years.
• They were named “Band of the Year” multiple times by Rolling Stone.
• U2 appeared on the cover of *Time* magazine in 1987 as “Rock’s Hottest Ticket”.
• They performed at Live Aid (1985), boosting their global profile.
• Their song “One” has been covered by dozens of artists worldwide.
• Bono was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (honorary knighthood).
• The band strongly supported Amnesty International campaigns.
• They were pioneers in stadium show production and technology.
• U2 has had eight No. 1 albums in the US and UK charts.
• Larry Mullen Jr. designed the band’s iconic logo in their early days.
• They continue to innovate with live show visuals, including Las Vegas Sphere residency.