U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). U2 is known for their anthemic sound, socially conscious lyrics, and elaborate live shows.
Studio Albums
- Boy (1980-10-20) LP
- October (1981-10-12) LP
- War (1983-02-28) LP
- The Unforgettable Fire (1984-10-01) LP
- The Joshua Tree (1987-03-09) LP
- Rattle and Hum (1988-10-10) LP
- Achtung Baby (1991-11-18) LP
- Zooropa (1993-07-05) LP
- Pop (1997-03-03) LP
- All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000-10-30) LP
- How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004-11-22) LP
- No Line on the Horizon (2009-03-27) LP
- Songs of Innocence (2014-09-09) LP
- Songs of Experience (2017-12-01) LP
Other Releases
- Wide Awake in America (1985-05-10) EP
- The Best of 1980-1990 (1998-11-10) Compilation
- The Best of 1990-2000 (2002-11-04) Compilation
- U218 Singles (2006-11-20) Compilation
- Songs of Innocence (Deluxe Edition) (2015-10-30) Compilation
- U2 360° at the Rose Bowl (2008-06-27) Live
Band Line-up Over the Years
- Bono – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- The Edge – Lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Adam Clayton – Bass guitar
- Larry Mullen Jr. – Drums, percussion