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Bono
Bono in 2009
Background information
Birth name Paul David Hewson
Also known as Bono, Bono Vox
Born 10 May 1960 (1960-05-10) (age 59)
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
Notable instruments

Gretsch Irish Falcon
Gretsch Country Club

BonoSignature.svg
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

  • Bonavoxshop

    The hearing aid shop, Bonavox, that provided Hewson with the nickname "Bono Vox".

  • A black and white image of a light-skinned man singing into a microphone. He is visible from the chest up and wears a sleeveless black shirt with an opened sleeveless white vest overtop. A small cross is worn around his neck. His black hair is styled into a mullet. The man looks past the camera to the left. A mixture of trees and sky are visible in the background.

    Bono on stage in 1983

  • Sting-Bono-Conspiracy of Hope-by Steven Toole

    Bono (right) with Sting during A Conspiracy of Hope in 1986

  • Bono as The Fly Cleveland 1992

    Bono as his alter-ego "The Fly" on the Zoo TV Tour in 1992

  • 2005-11-21 U2 @ MSG by ZG

    U2 performing at Madison Square Garden in November 2005.

  • LulaAndBonoVox

    Bono with then President Lula da Silva of Brazil in 2006

  • Bush and Bono

    Bono and then-U.S. President George W. Bush in 2006

  • Bono WEF 2008

    Bono at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, 2008.

  • Bono with Barack Obama

    Bono meeting with US President Barack Obama in 2010.

  • Bono U2 360 Tour 2011

    Bono performing with U2 in 2011

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