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U2 has been one of the most popular, acclaimed, and successful rock bands of all time. The Dublin-based quartet was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


The band has had the same four members since their 1976 inception.  Formed in Dublin, the band is Bono (aka Paul Hewson) on vocals, The Edge (Dave Evans) on guitar, drummer Larry Mullen Jr., and bassist Adam Clayton.

Over a period of years, the band built a following in Europe and America.  The 1984 album War went a long way towards breaking them into the mainstream.  War was followed by The Unforgettable Fire, the first of many successful collaborations with producer Brian Eno.  The Unforgettable Fire is best known for its song "Pride (In The Name Of Love)," a song inspired by the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Following The Unforgettable FIre, U2 released two albums that have taken them to the top.  1987's The Joshua Tree and 1991's Achtung Baby spawned numerous hit singles, won them Grammy Awards, and sold millions of copies around the world.  Both albums are in the top 100 Rolling Stone magazine's Top 500 Albums of All-Time.  In 2009, they released No Line On The Horizon.

In addition to their success as musicians, the band have been active championing social and political causes.  Bono was a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  • Daily Digest for January 22nd


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    Published ‘U22? – ‘Magnificent’, Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich. . Published ‘U22? – ‘One’ . Published ‘U22? – ‘Ultraviolet’, Estadio Cidade de Coimbra, Portugal . Published ‘U22? – ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’, Azteca ...
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  • No Line On The Horizon for fans as ‘U22′ is debated


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    The final 22 songs that will form the complete track-listing on the fan only release from U2 called U22 – The Ultimate U2360° Subscribers Setlist have being announced and already it is causing consternation among U2 fans. Only two songs from U2′s most recent album No Line on the Horizon have made the cut. The ...
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  • Daily Digest for January 19th


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    Published “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” producers file lawsuit against former director Julie Taymor .
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    Cable Airport Air Show 2012 from Photorecon | Woo Hoo!  Airshow season is back, albeit to a slow start.  Cable airshow is the first airshow in the southern California area after the long and cold break since Nellis in November. Cable airport is a relatively small general aviation airport in Upland, ...
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  • U2 Lists: Top 5 Bono Howls


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  • ‘Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark’ producers file lawsuit against former director Julie Taymor


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    Daniel S Levine Julie Taymor arrives for the "Beyond 9/11 - Portraits of Resilience" Photo Exhibit and Screening at Milk Gallery in New York on September 8, 2011. UPI /Laura Cavanaugh read more
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  • Daily Digest for January 18th


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    Published Photos: Bono in Ghana – striking images of the U2 singers visit to Africa. . Published Video: U2 Mercy – Three versions. .
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  • The 11 Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2012


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    Theres no telling if any of these albums are coming out this year...its all a massive guess...all for fun.  Some of these may come out before Fall...some after...but rumors are flying. Here are the 11 Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2012:Tool - TBA (Nov.)Stone Roses - TBA (Oct.)Pearl Jam - TBA (Oct.)No Doubt - TBA ...
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  • Helmet and More


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    Here is a link that I am going to put here for those of you who are looking for a Arai Vector 2 helmet. Just click the link and it will take you right to their website. They have so many other interesting stuff in there too, so check it out today. Last Christmas we just bought a new helmet for our son. He is growing ...
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  • Video: U2 Mercy – Three versions.


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    U2 debuted ‘Mercy’ at their show in the Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich on September 12, 2010. The moment they did so was captured live by many concert-goers and most notably from by U2Gigs.com First time we’ve played this live outside of soundcheck,’ explained Bono in introducing Mercy, which was written and ...
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  • In the Name of Love: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.


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    I wasn’t born when Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech during that tumultuous summer of 1963 when a quarter million people marched on Washington, but King’s inspiring words have floated around in my head much of my adult life. _______________ “I have a dream that one ...
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  • Bono and Jeff Sachs on Foreign Aid: Ending Dependency


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    On a recent trip to the African nation of Ghana, Bono of U2 and economist Jeffrey Sachs spoke to the U.K. Guardian newspaper about their hopes for the future of foreign aid. "Theres one thing that might help with aid cynics. Because clearly no one likes the culture of dependency," Bono said. "No ones arguing for ...
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  • Daily Digest for January 17th


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    Published Damien Rice pays $500,000 for Bono’s guitar at Charity Auction for Haiti . Published Bono: ‘We’re not arguing for a culture of dependency. We’re arguing to end it’ . Published Video: Bono ignores the threats to perform at Mali Music Festival in Timbuktu .
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  • CLASSIC MALE ARTISTS Karaoke 2 CD Collection With Lyrics (PSL) $20


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    This HARD TO FIND 2 CD karaoke collection of CLASSIC MALE ARTISTS is new & unopened. It includes CDs & graphics on screen lyrics (two versions) with and without vocals. Some of the songs are SMOOTH – Santana & Rob Thomas, TEARS IN HEAVEN – Eric Clampton, ONE – U2, LOSER – Beck…… Location: PSL ...
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  • Temper Trap Inspire U2


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    For years the boys from Temper Trap have been related to the likes of Irish rock heavyweights U2. However it looks like the table has turned as U2 have revealed that they are influenced by their album Conditions . In an interview with a U2 fan website, Bono expressed his views on the rock scene. “Something ...
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  • Late, Late Night FDL: Pride (In The Name of Love)


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    U2: Pride (In The Name Of Love) Never forget… Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream Speech – August 28, 1963 We have yet to realize the Dream…! What’s on your mind tonite…?  
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  • Bono Performs in Timbukto Even As Terrorist Threats Keep Crowds Small


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    Bono performed at a formerly major festival in Mali that has been crippled by terrorist threats. The Telegraph reports that the U2 frontman has appeared on stage during the opening night of the Mali Desert music festival, but the star power hasn’t been able to resurrect the fortunes of the festival, which was ...
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  • "(AHK-TOONG BAY-BI) COVERED" REVIEWED


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    There were so many great releases towards the end of 2011, so if you have missed this gem Ill give you a pass.  But its time to catch up!   (Ahk-toong Bay-bi) Covered is a tribute to U2 s classic Achtung Baby LP from 1991 . The original is one of my favorite albums ever, so I was a bit worried about this... but ...
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