U2, one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, has left a mark on the music industry with their memorable songs, anthemic sound and socially conscious lyrics. Formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1976, ...

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U2 decided that they needed an image adjustment heading into the 1990s. After leading with earnestness for so long, they decided to let some humor and irony into the picture on Achtung Baby in 1991, ...

One of the biggest bands to see success in the '80s is U2. They launched into superstardom in the late '80s for their album "The Joshua Tree," which went platinum in 48 hours, topped the charts in 20 ...

The post U2’s Bono reveals ’25 great songs’ for next album, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints. While long albums are not U2 singer Bono‘s thing, the band’s next one may feature some ...

Just how intimate would you like your relationship with Bono to get? Because there are moments during U2’s latest release – a lo-fi reimagining of their stadium rockers – when his stadium-weary croon ...

The Monkees were quietly one of the most influential music acts of their generation. With four No. 1 albums in one year (a feat that has yet to be topped), the musical partnership of Mike Nesmith, ...

Beyond some surprises among the band's choices of their own songs to play, they sprinkled bits of Beatles songs into the mix Friday, in honor of Paul McCartney being in the audience The first date of ...

U2's invasion of iTunes libraries with the group's new album "Songs of Innocence" may not have put the Irish band back on top of the sales chart, but that doesn't mean the impact of last week's stunt ...