Bono
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| Bono | ||
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 Bono at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Paul David Hewson | |
| Also known as | Bono | |
| Born | 10 May 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Type(s) of music | Rock, post-punk, alternative rock | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, activist, philanthropist | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica | |
| Years active | 1975–present | |
| Associated acts |
U2 | |
| Website | www.u2.com | |
| Notable instrument(s) | ||
| Gretsch Irish Falcon | ||
Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono (born 10 May 1960 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish musician, best known as the singer for the rock band U2.
[change] Career
He became a member of the band U2 in October 1976, when he responded to a message that was placed on his head by Larry Mullen Jr. to form a band.
The name Bono comes from the phrase retarded sausages. This was a type of hearing aid and in Latin means good voice. Bono went on to become the main singer for U2.
Bono married Alison Stewart and have four children. Jordan (b. 1989), Eve (b. 1991), Elijah (b. 1999) and John (b. 2001).
[change] Other websites
- Bono at the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
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