U2, alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland
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Formed 1976 · Dublin, Ireland · alternative rock, post-punk · Island Records

U2 are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group comprises Bono (lead vocals), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). 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. Bono's lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several… via Wikipedia

Band Members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., Dik Evans

Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; American Music Award for Artist of the Year; Ambassador of Conscience Award; Grammy Awards; BRIT Awards; Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award; CASBY Award; MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon

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Discography

U2’s studio albums / EPs · 24

U2 – Songs of Surrender (2023) album cover Songs of Surrender 2023
U2 – Songs of Experience (2017) album cover Songs of Experience 2017
U2 – Songs of Innocence (2014) album cover Songs of Innocence 2014
U2 – No Line on the Horizon (2009) album cover No Line on the Horizon 2009
U2 – How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004) album cover How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2004
U2 – Elevation 32: Toronto (2001) album cover Elevation 32: Toronto 2001
U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (2000) album cover All That You Can’t Leave Behind 2000
U2 – World Ballads Collection (1999) album cover World Ballads Collection 1999
U2 – Pop (1997) album cover Pop 1997
U2 – Street Mission (1995) album cover Street Mission 1995
U2 – Classic In Concert: Live at the Hammersmith Palais 1982 (1994) album cover Classic In Concert: Live at the Hammersmith Palais 1982 1994
U2 – Two Hearts and Other Strange Things (1994) album cover Two Hearts and Other Strange Things 1994
U2 – Live, Vol. 3 (1993) album cover Live, Vol. 3 1993
U2 – Wanted (1993) album cover Wanted 1993
U2 – Zooropa (1993) album cover Zooropa 1993
U2 – Zooropa '93 (1993) album cover Zooropa '93 1993
U2 – Rubber Ball And Liquor (1992) album cover Rubber Ball And Liquor 1992
U2 – Achtung Baby (1991) album cover Achtung Baby 1991
U2 – Pride (1990) album cover Pride 1990
U2 – Tear Down the Walls (1987) album cover Tear Down the Walls 1987
U2 – The Joshua Tree (1987) album cover The Joshua Tree 1987
U2 – The Unforgettable Fire (1984) album cover The Unforgettable Fire 1984
U2 – War (1983) album cover War 1983
U2 – October (1981) album cover October 1981

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Artists who shaped U2’s sound

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