U2

=U2= U2 is an alternative rock band based in Dublin, Ireland. Members include Paul David Hewson, or “Bono,” David Howell Evans, or “The Edge,” Adam Clayton, and Larry Mull Jr. Previous members who have since quit, include Ivan McCormick, Peter Martin, and Dik Evans, David Evans brother. The band was formed in 1976 and since then has released over 30 albums. They have done collaborations with many popular american singers and songwriters such as Johnny Cash, Green Day, Mick Jaggers, and Jay-Z. The group has won almost 50 awards from around the world.

Much of their music could be considered rock, but they have reinvented their signature sound many times. They cover a wide range of genres, but one thing sticks with their music no matter what: their irish roots. Their lyrics tell a story and often have deeper meanings than what might be originally perceived.

Overall, the band has been making music for decades and has become known world wide. Their music ranges from alternative rock to pop to country and they have found fans in every age group. U2’s music will likely live on for decades from now, even after they stop making music.

By: Brianne Phillips