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Bono

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Paul David Hewson, better known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, frequently using religious, social, and political themes. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to their rebellious and spiritual to; as the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members.

Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. He was granted a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and, with Bill and Melinda Gates, was named Time Person of the Year in 2005, among other awards and nominations. On 17 July 2013, the BBC announced that Bono had been made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters).

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Paul David Hewson KBE (* 10. Mai 1960 in Dublin), bekannt als Bono, ist ein irischer Musiker. Er ist Sänger, Gitarrist und Songwriter der Rockband U2. Paul David Hewson wuchs mit seinen Eltern und seinem älteren Bruder in einer Vorstadt der „Northside“ von Dublin (Finglas) auf. Der Vater war katholisch, die Mutter anglikanisch.

Seine Schulfreunde nannten ihn Bono Vox (von lateinisch bona vox für „gute Stimme“); dieser Spitzname wurde, auf Bono gekürzt, zu seinem Künstlernamen. Mit 15 Jahren entdeckte Bono seine Neigung zur Musik und zum Gitarrespielen. Inspiriert wurde er durch die Musik von Bands wie der Patti Smith Group, Thin Lizzy oder den Ramones. 1976 meldete er sich in der Mount Temple School in Dublin auf einen Aushang von Larry Mullen junior, der Musiker suchte, um eine Rockband zu gründen. Aus dieser Band wurde nach mehreren Namenswechseln (von „Feedback“ über „The Hype“) 1978 die Band U2.

Der Rolling Stone listete Bono auf Rang 32 der 100 besten Sänger sowie gemeinsam mit The Edge auf Rang 35 der 100 besten Songwriter aller Zeiten.

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