Bono

@Musicians, Birthday and Family ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bono is an Irish singer, musician and the main vocalist of the band, U2 Illuminati Members Irish Musicians Singers ENFJ Taurus Celebrities Paul David Hewson, nicknamed Bono, is one of the most eminent singers and musicians of Irish origin and is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band, U2. Passionate about singing from a very young age, Bono has emerged as one of the greatest rock vocalists of the 20th century. Soon after he joined the band, U2, he catapulted to fame with his stand-out lyrics based on religious and spiritual themes. The release of the 1987 album, ‘The Joshua Tree’ triggered widespread international acclaim and has promulgated a series of hits ever since. His 2004 album, ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ was his magnum opus and made him the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. However, he did not restrict himself to music only as he was one of the very few celebrities to use his popularity for creating awareness regarding various social issues. He was involved in a number of humanitarian efforts in Africa and co-founded various organisations including, DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign and Product Red. For his philanthropic works, he received widespread recognition and became the only rock musician to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and was conferred an honorary knighthood. Scroll further to learn more about this interesting personality.

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Birthday: May 10, 1960 Nationality: Irish Famous: Illuminati Members, Musicians, Singers, ENFJ Height: 168cm Gender: Male Net Worth: $700 million as of may 2017 Sun Sign: Taurus Information Detail Birthday May 10, 1960 Nationality Irish Famous Illuminati Members, Musicians, Singers, ENFJ Height 168cm Gender Male Net Worth $700 million as of may 2017 Sun Sign Taurus

Bono married Alison Hewson in August 1982. The couple have two daughters, Jordan and Memphis Eve and two sons, Elijah and John Abraham. Unsplash Personal Life

In May 2010, he suffered a spinal injury during the course of preparations for the U2 tour and underwent a neurosurgery for the same. Unsplash Personal Life

Bono was born to Brendon Robert Hewson and Iris on May 10, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. He and his younger brother were raised in the Northside suburb of Finglas and the duo regularly attended the Church of Ireland services with their mother. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In October 1976, when he was in High School, he joined the band U2, where his peers gave him the nickname, ‘Bono Vox’, meaning ‘good voice’. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

After joining the band, soon he was made the lead vocalist for U2, and the band started touring and released its first album, ‘Boy’ in 1980. Unsplash Career

In 1987, after releasing a number of albums, they finally gained international acclaim with their sixth album, ‘The Joshua Tree’. Their subsequent albums, which included ‘Achtung Baby’, ‘Zooropa’, and ‘Pop’, left an indelible mark on the hearts of music lovers. Unsplash Career

The 2000s witnessed his return to the genre of modern rock with the album, ‘All That You Can't Leave Behind’. Unsplash Career

The 2004 album ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ brought the band both, commercial success and critical acclaim; its leading singles ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own’ reached the Billboard countdown and also won the band several Grammy Awards. Unsplash Career

In 2005, along with his wife, Ali Hewson, he established ‘EDUN’, a mission to substitute "sustainable employment in developing areas of the world, particularly Africa”. Unsplash Career

‘War’, his third studio album, released on 28 February, 1983, was considered the band’s first political album. It received great critical acclaim and was ranked #1 in the UK and #12 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. Unsplash Major Works

‘All That You Can't Leave Behind’, a studio album, released on 30 October 2000 won him and the band great critical acclaim. The album sold over 12 million copies and the album won a total of seven Grammy Awards. Unsplash Major Works

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Birthday	May 10, 1960
Nationality	Irish
Famous	Illuminati Members, Musicians, Singers, ENFJ
Height	168cm
Gender	Male
Net Worth	$700 million as of may 2017
Sun Sign	Taurus

Bono

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May 10, 1960

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