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U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion).The band formed in 1976 when the members were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. By the mid-1980s, however, the band had become a top international act, noted for their anthemic sound, Bono's impassioned vocals, and The Edge's textural guitar playing. Their success as a live act was greater than their success at selling records until their 1987 album The Joshua Tree1 increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars," according to Rolling Stone.2 U2 responded to the dance and alternative rock revolutions, and their own sense of musical stagnation by reinventing themselves with their 1991 album Achtung Baby and the accompanying Zoo TV Tour. Similar experimentation continued for the rest of the 1990s. Since 2000, U2 have pursued a more traditional sound that retains the influence of their previous musical explorations.U2 have sold more than 170 million albums worldwide3 and have won more Grammy Awards than any other band.4 In 2005, the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine listed U2 at #22 in its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.5 Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and social justice causes, including Amnesty International, the ONE Campaign, and Bono's DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade in Africa) campaign.












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My favorite band. Best band of the universe ! Their shows are amazing too.
There is no stopping them!
the best ALWAYS !
I totally agree, the best show I have ever seen. I want to try to see them in Hawaii in December!!!!
Optimum material, without a doubt, is of the U2. Rich in information. Optimum!My favorite band.The best show I have ever seen.
SIMPLY AWESOME !!! THEY ARE REALLY CHIMERIC !!!
Even Better Than The Real Thing…
Burning desire!!
Best show ever.
i lik that new song with greenday in it.
moxination -> “the saints are coming” is the name of the song! :P
oh thanx
ELEVATION !!!!!!!!!!!
One of my favourite bands. They will never go obsolete. With amazing tracks like ‘with or without you’, ‘elevation’, ‘one’ and ‘its a beautiful day’, they are bound to be loved for a long time! Wanna Boost your operating speed and clean your system? Registry Cleaner can help you!Free_Web_Browsers
they are amazing!! a legendary rock band!
they rock!!
Favorite U2 album, anyone?
Mine’s Achtung Baby..
same as urs, Ezanee
what a question :S cant really choose i think ill get back on this
best band… best lyrics… best group effort… best iconic band… best front man… the B E S T!
i just can't decide what album is best, sorry :P
The best band, no one play rock n roll so great since led zeppelin.
The best band in the world, and Bono is the best vocalist!
BEST BAND IN THE UNIVERSE.
um… you 28 people who voted for this as their 'best British band'... They're IRISH!!!
MY BROTHER REALLY LOVES U2 HE GOES CRAZY WITH THEIR MUSIC.
THE BEST BAND IN THIS AMAZING WORLD
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I think
Queen, the Beatles and Led Zepellin Are More Successful and Influential than U2. U2 is Overrated - Bono Can't Sing. the Edge Can't Play. the Rhythm Section Can't Hold a Candle to double Trouble or Any Other Halfway Decent Rock Band. U2 is an image oriented pop band...