March 1979-CBS Ireland signs the band and releases a three-song EP entitled “U2-3.” March 1980 - Island Records signs U2 and releases their debut album, “Boy.” 1981 - First tour of the United States.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Bono scores his first solo U.K. chart hits with “Desire,” which ...
Bono scores his first solo No. 1 in the U.K. with a reworked “Desire,” while U2’s “Atomic City” also returns to the Official Physical Singles chart. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - DECEMBER 08: Bono and Adam ...
Bono airs his ambition, passion, celebrity, charity, and family demons in a free-form memoir of sound and image and vibrant recollection. But in “Bono: Stories of Surrender,” the handsomely shot black ...
Classic rock begets more classic rock. U2’s Rattle and Hum became controversial for the way it tried to connect the band to earlier groups like The Beatles. Bono was surprised by the reaction to U2’s ...
His nickname "Bono Vox" means "good voice." Has won 22 Grammy Awards and been nominated 48 times. Nominated for two Academy Awards. Is co-founder of ONE and (RED), global charitable organizations ...
(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bono, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter of the band U2. 1976 – Joins a band in high school that later becomes U2. March 1979 – CBS Ireland signs the band ...