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​Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Their evolution from post-punk roots led to iconic albums like The Joshua Tree, blending anthemic sounds with socially conscious lyrics. Renowned for their innovative live performances and activism, U2 has cemented their status as one of the world's most influential rock bands.

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​Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), The Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Their evolution from post-punk roots led to iconic albums like The Joshua Tree, blending anthemic sounds with socially conscious lyrics. Renowned for their innovative live performances and activism, U2 has cemented their status as one of the world's most influential rock bands.

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From the garage rock revival to the massive waves of nu-metal, these 15 albums defined the 2000s and reshaped the modern rock star.

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From the guitar god riffs of Thin Lizzy to U2’s stadium anthems, we rank the essential Irish classic rock albums to soundtrack your St. Paddy's Day.

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We've ranked 20 rock masterpieces of the '90s. Scroll to the end to see who claimed #1 (though you probably already know).

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U2 vs. The King of Pop: Why The Joshua Tree’s 1988 Grammy win over Michael Jackson and Prince remains one of music's most debated moments.

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As you start off another work week, here are a set of five, multi-genre-stretching albums designed to help you fight any feelings of Monday malaise.

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The background is blue paneling, with a large white cross in the middle. A small portion of a drum kit can be seen to the left. Bono is in the middle, standing on one leg with the other in the air. He is in all black, including his sunglasses as he holds a microphone, singing into the camera.
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There are many moments that have helped shape U2’s legendary career, but these 10 moments truly help to tell the story of what has made them iconic.

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10 Incredible U2 Songs From The Last 25 Years

U2 is one of the most legendary rock bands, with a vast catalog of great songs, and these hits represent some of their best from the last 25 years.

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U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree is considered by many fans to be the best in the band's catalog. Let's rank the record's tracks, from worst to best.

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This Underrated U2 Song Released 25 Years Ago Was My Earliest Music Obsession

Though this song is almost as old as I am, it quickly became my earliest music obsession 25 years ago - and it continues to be underrated to this day.

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U2 band members post together in the desert for The Joshua Tree album cover.
10 Underrated U2 Songs That You've Probably Never Heard Before

U2 is a band which has certainly gone through their share of ups and downs, but these 10 underrated songs truly prove their full worth.

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When one classic rock band needed big success, they sought it out in an unprecedented way, taking one of the biggest career risks. Did it pay off?

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U2’s hit single “Beautiful Day” was the original choice to be Star Trek: Enterprise’s theme song, but “Where My Heart Will Take Me” won out.

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U2's Bono almost appeared in 1995 blockbuster Batman Forever as his stage persona MacPhisto before everyone involved decided against the casting.

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