Bono facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bono
|
|
|---|---|
Bono performing on the Joshua Tree Tour 2017 in Indianapolis
|
|
| Born |
Paul David Hewson
10 May 1960 Dublin, Ireland
|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Bono Vox |
| Occupation | Musician, singer-songwriter, venture capitalist, businessman, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) |
Ali Hewson (m. 1982)
|
| Children | 4, including Eve Hewson |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Finglas, Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Rock, post-punk, alternative rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Associated acts | U2, Passengers |
| Signature | |
 |
|
Paul David Hewson, KBE (born 10 May 1960) 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
-
Bono on stage in 1983
-
Bono (right) with Sting during A Conspiracy of Hope in 1986
-
Bono as his alter-ego "The Fly" on the Zoo TV Tour in 1992
-
U2 performing at Madison Square Garden in November 2005.
-
Bono with then-President Lula da Silva of Brazil in 2006
-
Bono and then-U.S. President George W. Bush in 2006
-
Bono at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, 2008.
-
Bono at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
-
Bono meeting with US President Barack Obama in 2010
-
Bono performing with U2 in 2011
-
Bono (second from right) and his wife, Ali Hewson (second from left), with President Obama at Nelson Mandela's funeral in South Africa, December 2013
