U2 has gone on to become one of the most popular bands in the world, releasing 14 studio albums, consistently selling out live venues (raking in millions of dollars per tour), and winning 22 Grammy awards. Their 1991 album "Achtung Baby" showed a more personal side of Bono as he wrote lyrics that were inspired by his private life. By the release of 1987's "Joshua Tree," their fifth album, the band had become a household name. The album was the band's first commercial success, debuting at No. 10 on the UK charts and became their first overseas hit, with significant airplay outside of Europe.
The lead single for the band, "New Year's Day," reached No. But by the release of 1983's "War," U2 had begun to make a name for themselves and gain international attention. Their first singles and albums failed to chart, and the band even talked of breaking up due to their lack of success. Feedback changed their name to U2 (by way of The Hype) in 1977. Bono started out singing, playing guitar, and writing the band's songs. When they realized their covers were not quite working, they began to write their own songs. Beginning under the name Feedback, the band played Rolling Stones and Beach Boys cover songs during their initial jam sessions. Joining him in responding to the ad were David Evans (The Edge), and brothers Dik and Adam Clayton. U2: Bono formed his band U2 at the age of 16, in response to an ad on his school's bulletin board.
The gang gave Bono his nickname, Bono Vox of O'Connell Street, in which the first part of the name, bonavox, translates to "good voice." He chose to use Bono as a stage name, however, everyone in his personal life also now calls him Bono, including close family and friends. He grew up idolizing David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen and was involved with friends in a surrealist street gang called Lypton Village. Iris passed away when Bono was just 14 years old.
He was raised in the suburb of Finglas by Iris and Brendan Robert "Bob" Hewson. He is also an investor and philanthropist.Įarly Life: Bono was born Paul David Hewson in Dublin, Ireland, on May 10, 1960. He is best known for being the lead singer of the band U2. Bono net worth: Bono is an Irish musician and political activist who has a net worth of $700 million.
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