Amoeba Music

By Michael Keefe

Irish rockers U2 rose up through the ranks of early '80s post-punk acts to become one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. The group's best works are united by an anthemic feel, as Bono's surging vocals, The Edge's ringing guitar, and the propulsive rhythm section of Larry Mullen, Jr. and Adam Clayton all work in synchrony to both elevate and deepen their sound. All of their albums have gone platinum in both the US and the UK. U2 have won many awards, including 22 Grammys and seven BRIT Awards. In 2005, they were elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Following fourteen-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr.'s poster seeking bandmates, U2 formed in... Read More

Genre:

Rock

City Of Origin:

Dublin, Ireland

Formed Date:

1976