
Bono facts for kids
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![]() Bono in 2009
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul David Hewson |
Also known as | Bono, Bono Vox |
Born | 10 May 1960 Dublin, Ireland |
Origin | Finglas, County Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Rock, post-punk, alternative rock |
Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, venture capitalist, businessman, philanthropist |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards |
Years active | 1976–present |
Associated acts | U2, Passengers |
Website | u2.com |
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Gretsch Irish Falcon ![]() Bono's signature |
Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono (born 10 May 1960 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish musician, best known as the lead singer of rock band U2.
Career
He became a member of the band U2 on 25 September 1976, when he responded to a message that was placed by Larry Mullen Jr. to form a rock band.
The name Bono was a type of hearing aid and in Latin means good voice.
Bono married Alison Stewart. They have four children. Jordan (b. 1989), Eve (b. 1991), Elijah (b. 1999) and John (b. 2001).
Bono is known for doing a lot of charity work. For this, he was named Time Person of the Year in 2005. Bono has even been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, though he did not win it.
Images for kids
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Bono (right) with Sting during A Conspiracy of Hope in 1986
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U2 performing at Madison Square Garden in November 2005.
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Bono and then-U.S. President George W. Bush in 2006
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Bono at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, 2008.
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Bono meeting with US President Barack Obama in 2010.
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