Bono

Bono

Ireland IrelandartistMaleb. 19607.7Global Dominance: 0.00%

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the Irish rock band U2. Renowned for his powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics, he is also a prominent activist, working on various humanitarian efforts around the globe.

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Bono is one of the founding members of the band U2, which has had a significant impact on rock and pop music.

Jutarnji list - Odbijali su ih diskografi, izbacivali iz škola i radili na benzinskim crpkama, šanse su im bile male. No imali su 'ono nešto'...
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-27
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Bono spoke about the importance of teachers and the school in the band's upbringing.

U2 po petdesetih letih spet v šoli
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-09-26
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Bono is the lead singer of U2 and reflects on the band's origins and the importance of friendship.

‘Edge and Larry could play. Adam and myself were bluffing’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-26
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Lead singer Bono joked to Irish national broadcaster RTE that the band’s lead guitarist, The Edge, was worried the students at their old school might not have liked the band.

U2 rock their old school with surprise concert to mark 50 years
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-26
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Bono has been a prominent figure in U2's political activism and humanitarian efforts.

U2 are sometimes dismissed as do-gooders, but the last 50 years have proven it is no act – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-26
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Bono received a hero's welcome from pupils at Mount Temple Comprehensive, where U2 was formed.

U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-25
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Bono takes to the stage and engages with the audience during U2's performance.

U2 play special gigs at Mount Temple Comprehensive and Grafton Street to mark 50th anniversary – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-25
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Bono took to the stage in front of students and staff shortly before 2pm, playing songs including as I Will Follow and Beautiful Day.

U2 perform special gig at their former school Mount Temple Comprehensive – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-25
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Bono is the lead singer of U2 and is known for his activism and public relations efforts.

la banda irlandesa cumple 50 años, saca un nuevo disco y tira la casa por la ventana
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-09-25
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Bono is featured in a duet with Dolly Parton on U2's new album Carnaval De Luz.

U2’s new album Carnaval De Luz features Dolly Parton and Bono duet – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
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Bono, the loquacious frontman of U2, lets something slip during an interview.

the story of how U2 began – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
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Bono's vocals feature on the track Electrical Storm, produced by William Orbit for U2's greatest hits album.

Prince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings | Madonna
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
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Bono marveled at the scale and depth of the friendships Glen Hansard had forged.

A wicker coffin, a grieving widow and a son too young to be there – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-04
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Bono took to the altar to read U2’s song A Beautiful Day at Glen Hansard's funeral.

Glen Hansard’s ‘life, talent, generosity and kindness’ remembered at funeral – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-04
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Bono paid tribute to Glen Hansard, highlighting his authenticity and social activism.

Ireland has become a colder house for artists like Glen Hansard – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
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Bono was too distant and out there in Dalkey compared to Glen Hansard.

Glen Hansard was Ireland’s band leader, something Bono or Geldof couldn’t be – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-30
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Bono pays tribute to his late friend Glen Hansard, describing him as a smiling rascal and a musical archangel.

Bono pays tribute to late friend Glen Hansard – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-29
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Bono paid tribute to his late friend Glen Hansard, highlighting their friendship and Hansard's impact on music.

Musician who went from busking in Dublin to world’s biggest stages – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-29
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Bono is a musician who participated in the yearly busk for charity alongside Glen Hansard.

Glen Hansard proved time and again that he could change hearts and minds – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-29
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Bono featured in the annual gathering started by Glen Hansard to raise funds for charity.

Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish musician for Once, dies in motorcycle crash at 56
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-29
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Bono performed during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Chicago.

Obama Center subcontractor shuts down, lays off nearly 30
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-23
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Bono was seen watching his son Elijah Hewson perform at Slane Castle.

‘Maybe it’s nostalgia, but this was simply a magical day’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-16
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Bono was the standout player for Morocco, making several crucial saves during the match.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-07-10
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Bono, the Moroccan goalkeeper, saved the penalty taken by Mbappé.

Mbappé y Dembéle ponen a Francia en otra semifinal con victoria 2-0 ante Marruecos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-10
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