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Bono

Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono (/ˈbɒnoʊ/ BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is a founding member, the lead vocalist, and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Bono is known for his impassioned vocal style as well as his grandiose songwriting and performance style. His lyrics frequently include social…

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Full list
Born
Paul David Hewson (1960-05-10) 10 May 1960 (age 66) Dublin, Ireland
Children
4, including Eve and Elijah Hewson
Genres
Rock · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
Instruments
Vocals · guitar · harmonica
Labels
Island · Interscope · Mercury · CBS Ireland

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Early life

Musical career

Musical style

Activism and philanthropy

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Awards and recognition

Personal life

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related to Collaborations · 61
Bono → African, Andy Gill, Bob Dylan, Broadway, Bruce Springsteen, Carl Perkins, Clannad, Clockwork Orange, Corrs, D'banj, Dark, Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, Edge, For Michael Hutchence's, Frank Sinatra, GoldenEye, Green Day, Haiti, Haiti Mon Amour, Haiti Now
related to Awards and recognition · 50
Bono → Africa, All Time, Also, America, Among, Arusha, Best Original Song, Bill, Billboard, Chile, Consequence, Edge, Ethiopia, Fame, French, Gigwise, Golden Globe Awards, Government, Grammy Awards, Greatest Songwriters
related to Early life · 33
Bono → Although Bono, Anglican, Ballymun, Barbara, Bob, Bob Hewson, Bono's, Both, Brendan Robert, Catholic, Cedarwood Road, Christian, Church, Dublin, Dublin's Southside, Finglas, Hewson, His, In, Ireland
related to Residences · 28
Bono → After, Ali, Bono's, Bray, County Wicklow, Curlews, Dublin, Edge, France, Gavin Friday, Hewsons, Howth, In, Jobs, Killiney, Killiney Bay, Killiney Hill, Lios Beag, Manhattan's San Remo, Martello
related to Film · 27
Bono → Across, Am, Beatles, Bill Carter's, Carter, Come, Dr, In, It, Italian, Jeremy Davies, Luciano Pavarotti, Mel Gibson, Milla Jovovich, Miracle, Miss Sarajevo, Nicholas Klein, Pavarotti, Robert, Sarajevo
related to Vocals · 26
Bono → Banshees, Billie Joe Armstrong, But, Dublin, English, For, Green Day, He, He's, His, In, It, Joey Ramone, OK, Rock, Siouxsie, Spin, Streets Have No Name, Susan Fast, That
related to U2 · 24
Bono → Adam Clayton, After Dik Evans, As, Beach Boys, David Evans, Dik Evans, Edge, Feedback, He, Initially, Larry Mullen Jr, Mount Temple, Oh, On, Rolling Stones, September, The, The Edge, The Hype, Tired
related to Family life · 23
Bono → After, Ali, Alison, All Saints Church, At, August, Chris Blackwell, Church, Goldeneye, Howth, In, Ireland, Island Records, Jamaica, Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Protestantism, Raheny, September, Shalom Friendship Christian, Stewart
related to Solo · 23
Bono → Apple Immersive Video, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, April, Beacon Theatre, EP, Europe, For, Gemma Doherty, In November, It, Jacknife Lee, Kate Ellis, May, New York City, North America, One Story, Songs, Stories, Surrender
related to Activism and philanthropy · 19
Bono → Amnesty International, Band Aid, Bob Geldof, Christmas, Do They Know It's, Ethiopian, Geldof, He, In, In July, It, John Cleese, Live, Live Aid, Martin Lewis, Monty Python, Secret Policeman's Ball, The Secret Policeman's Ball, U2

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BonoBornPaul David Hewson (1960-05-10) 10 May 1960 (age 66) Dublin, Ireland1.00infobox
BonoChildren4, including Eve and Elijah Hewson1.00infobox
BonoGenresRock1.00infobox
BonoGenresalternative rock1.00infobox
BonoGenrespop rock1.00infobox
BonoGenrespost-punk1.00infobox
BonoInstrumentsVocals1.00infobox
BonoInstrumentsguitar1.00infobox
BonoInstrumentsharmonica1.00infobox
BonoLabelsIsland1.00infobox
BonoLabelsInterscope1.00infobox
BonoLabelsMercury1.00infobox
BonoLabelsCBS Ireland1.00infobox
BonoMember ofU21.00infobox
BonoOccupationsSinger-songwriter1.00infobox
BonoOccupationsmusician1.00infobox
BonoOccupationsactivist1.00infobox
BonoOccupationsbusinessman1.00infobox
BonoOrganizationOne Campaign1.00infobox
BonoOriginDublin, Ireland1.00infobox
BonoOther nameBono Vox1.00infobox
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BonoYears active1976–present1.00infobox
Bonois aactivist for social justice causes0.90text

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