U2 is an Irish rock band which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band's formation, they have consisted of Bono (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen (drums, percussion). The band is the biggest selling alternative rock act of all time, having sold 140 million albums worldwide as of 2008. They have won 22 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. As of 2009, they have released 12 albums and 58 singles. Foundation: The band originally formed in 1976 when Larry Mullen posted a bulletin in his school asking for musicians to form a rock band. The band then consisted of the four current members plus three additional guitarists, including The Edge's brother Dick Evans (later a member of Virgin Prunes), Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. According to legend, Bono originally auditioned as a guitarist but couldn't play. He auditioned as lead vocals, but really couldn't sing. He was, however, incredibly enthusiastic about the band, extremely charismatic, a great writer, and was strangely able to reach the audience when the band played, something he is known for still today. Bono will reach out into the crowd and dance or mess with someone in the crowd at every concert. He was kept as a member. The extra guitarists would soon leave the band and the group would go through the names "Feedback " and "The Hype" before finally settling on U2. The 70s & 80s: 1978 was a jumping point year for the band, finally finding their sound / voice. U2 won a talent con
1 | When the love comes to town | U2: The Best of 1980-1990 |
2 | Sleep Like a Baby Tonight | Songs Of Innocence |
3 | I Will Follow (Live) | Under a Blood Red Sky |
4 | Party Girl | Under a Blood Red Sky |
5 | Drowning Man | War |
6 | The Refugee | War |
7 | The Star Spangled Banner | Rattle And Hum |
8 | Stranger in a Strange Land | October |
9 | Walk To The Water | The Best Of 1990-2000 & B-Sides |
10 | New Year's Day (Live) | Under a Blood Red Sky |
11 | October | October |
12 | Bass Trap | The Best Of 1990-2000 & B-Sides |
13 | The Three Sunrises | Wide Awake In America |
14 | All Along The Watchtower | Rattle And Hum |
15 | Everlasting Love | The Best Of 1990-2000 & B-Sides |
16 | Where The Streets Have No Name (Live) | Rattle And Hum |
17 | Angel of Harlem | U2: The Best of 1980-1990 |
18 | Twilight | Boy |
19 | The Fly | Achtung Baby |
20 | Vertigo | How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |