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Bono Vox
Function in group: Vocals, Guitar. Real name: Paul Hewson Born: 10th of May 1960 in Dublin/Ireland |
The Edge
Function in group: Guitar, piano, vocals. Real name: Dave Evans Born: 8th of August 1961 in East London/England |
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Adam Clayton
Function in group: Bass. Real name: Adam Clayton Born: 13th of March 1960 in Oxfordshire/England |
Larry Mullen Jr.
Function in group: Drums. Real name: Lawrence Mullen Born: 31st of October 1961 in Dublin/Ireland |
On The Way Up.... |
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The image of U2 as the band that defined the course of
rock'n'roll in the Eighties belies their humble beginnings in post-punk Dublin Their phenomenal rise to fame has been driven by a rare sense of purpose whilst remaining honest to themselves, yet achieving massive success. Few bands have had the same impact or possess the same emotional energy as U2. When they perform, they do it from the heart. They mean it! The following pages are a biography tracing U2's meteoric rise from playing rock'n'roll on the Dublin club and pub circuit to becoming one of the most spectacular rocks bands the world has ever seen as highlighted by the ZOO TV extravaganza |
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Chapter 1 - The Early Days..1976 The Hype - 1980 Boy Chapter 2 - The Way Up..1980 The Ritz - 1983 Red Rocks Chapter 3 - The Arrival..1983 Under A Blood Red Sky - 1986 Conspiracy Of Hope Tour Chapter 4 - The Biggest Band In The World..1987 Joshua Tree - 1988 Rattle and Hum Chapter 5 - The New Dream..1991 Achtung Baby - Zoo TV
Chapter 6 - Taking over the world..1993 Zooropa - The end of ZOO TV
Chapter 7 - Always forever now!1995 Hold me.. - ..... NOW
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