Bono
Irish musician and activist, U2 frontman
Born
May 10th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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A prominent singer-songwriter, musician, and activist, this individual rose to fame as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 achieved international acclaim with albums such as "The Joshua Tree" and "Achtung Baby." This individual has participated actively in various humanitarian causes, including the fight against poverty and disease in Africa. In 2006, received the Geoghegan Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change for efforts in social justice. This person's commitment to activism is reflected through the band’s participation in initiatives like (RED) and lobbying for debt relief for developing countries.
Lead vocalist of U2
Co-founded (RED) to combat AIDS
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