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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, 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).
Known For
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Simpsons
MTV Video Music Awards
Tony Awards
The Daily Show
The Graham Norton Show
MTV Europe Music Awards
The Kennedy Center Honors
The Grammys
Entourage
American Idol
What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates
Celebrities Uncensored
The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Defiant Ones
Legends
Classic Albums
Live Aid
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Sound of 007
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Quincy
Sing 2
Kiss the Future
The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
ReMastered: Massacre at the Stadium
Keep on Running: 50 Years of Island Records
Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman
Classic Albums: U2 - The Joshua Tree
U2 - Live from Abbey Road
U2: Rattle and Hum
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 11/11/2015
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris
U2 at The BBC
U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015
U2 at Live Aid
Production Credits
GoldenEye
Sing Street
In the Name of the Father
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