Bono

Irish musician and activist, U2 frontman

Bono - Artists & Creatives born May 10th, 1960
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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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