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Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono (/ ˈ b ɒ n oʊ / BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. [1] He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2.
- How old is Bono and where was he born? Bono is 63 years old as of 2023. He was born on May 10, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. Bono’s parents were Brendan Robert Hewson and Iris Rankin.
- What is Bono's real name? Bono’s real name is Paul David Hewson. He got his stage name from a hearing-aid store called Bona Vox, which means ‘good voice’ in Latin.
- Why does he always wear sunglasses? Bono always wears sunglasses because he has a condition called glaucoma, which makes his eyes very sensitive to light.
- How did he get his start in music and when did he form U2? U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video) Bono got his start in music when he formed a band called Feedback with his friends, who were also his schoolmates at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin.
Sep 17, 2019 · Bono is an Irish musician who joined the band U2 while he was still in high school. THe band's sixth album The Joshua Tree, made them international stars. Bono has used his...
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Oct 22, 2022 · Bono: 'There were times when I was home and I wasn’t. I was somewhere else in my head. And that nearly drove Ali away.' Photograph: Linda Brownlee. In U2′s early days, he used to take it as “the...
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Aug 20, 2024 · Bono, lead singer for the popular Irish rock band U2 and prominent human rights activist. U2 had number-one albums in four consecutive decades, of which its biggest-selling one was Joshua Tree (1987). Bono later committed himself to a second career as a global politician without portfolio.
Bono is the lead singer of U2, a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. He is also a venture capitalist, humanitarian, and activist for Africa. Learn more about his life, career, and achievements on Genius.
Learn about Bono, the lead singer of U2 and a renowned activist for human rights and social causes. Find out his birth name, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
