All four are involved in the songwriting process, which generally begins with lyrics and a riff and progresses from there. U2's songwriters are all acknowledged Bono (Paul Hewson) is the major lyric writer, while Edge (Dave Evans) is the principal song-writer. Within a few months, they became one of the most important influences on young musicians in Dublin.Īt 19 years old, Bono moved to London where he worked as a busboy while he searched for a new musical direction that would catch on among listeners. They played cover versions of popular songs but didn't attract much attention until they changed their sound and started playing original material. He began writing songs at 15 and joined a local band when he was 16. His parents bought him his first guitar when he was 11 years old. The son of a mother who was an assistant nurse and a father who was a doctor, he showed an interest in music at an early age. He has been called "Ireland's most successful musician" and "the Irish Mick Jagger".īono was born on August 4th, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland.
In addition to his role with U2, Bono is one of many musicians who have emerged from Ireland over the past few decades.
He uses Gretsch guitars, which are associated with the rock band the Beatles. Since 1976, Bono has played the lead guitar in U2. So, they decided to go into hiding to write songs without any expectations. He explained that when they finished making their fourth album, 1987's The Joshua Tree, they had a one-month deadline to release it before another album deal expired. It's been estimated that more than $1 million was spent on production alone for the record at Rockfield Studios in Wales.ĭuring an interview with NME in 2011, guitarist Joe Strummer claimed that he helped save U2 by convincing them not to break up.
Their third album, 1981's Empire, was a major success, topping the Irish and British charts when it was released in November. Bono also said that during this time, they "almost bought a house in Ireland so we could get away from it all." The Dubliner, actual name Paul Hewson, recounted the band's "crisis of faith" and how they "simply wanted to end." He added that if it weren't for the fact that they were still under contract with Island Records, they would have done just that.Īfter several months of struggling with themselves and their music, they decided to continue on with their mission. U2 almost called it quits after finishing their second album in October, according to Bono.
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