Bono
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Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono (born May 10, 1960) ( born in Dublin, Ireland) is the singer for the rock band, U2.
[edit] Career
He became a member of the rock band, U2 in October 1976, when he responded to an advert to form a band which was placed on his school notice board by Larry Mullen.
The name Bono comes from the phrase Bona Vox. This was a type of hearing aid and in Latin means good voice. Bono was given this name because the other members of U2 thought that he was a very good singer. Bono went on to become the main singer for U2.
Bono married Alison Stewart and went on to have four children. Jordan (b. 1989), Eve (b. 1991), Elijah (b. 1999) and John (b. 2001).
[edit] External links
- Bono at the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
