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
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2 | This is Where You Can Reach Me Now | Songs Of Innocence |
3 | With or without you | U2: The Best of 1980-1990 |
4 | Heartland | Rattle And Hum |
5 | Shadows and Tall Trees | Boy |
6 | Mysterious Ways | Achtung Baby |
7 | Zoo Station | Achtung Baby |
8 | Out of Control | Boy |
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11 | Van Diemen's Land (Live) | Rattle And Hum |
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14 | Angel of Harlem | U2: The Best of 1980-1990 |
15 | New Year's Day (Live) | Under a Blood Red Sky |
16 | Stay (Faraway, So Close) | The Best Of 1990-2000 & B-Sides |
17 | When I Look At The World | All That You Can't Leave Behind |
18 | Even Better Than The Real Thing | Achtung Baby |
19 | A Day Without Me | Boy |
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