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U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr.

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U2's Mediocre Sales Has Band Wondering About Future

Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing -- musically and politically.

Charismatic front man Bono, in a reflective mood as U2 closes the North American leg of its "360" tour, notes the different, more polarized atmosphere in the United States since the band performed its anthem, "City of Blinding Lights," at President Obama's inauguration in January."I didn't think it could come to this so quickly, after the joyous occasion of that election," Bono says in an interview on board the band's plane, as they jet to another stop on the tour. "I thought America was looking good. ... Things are getting a little rough now."Bono says he's been in touch with Obama and is confident the president will deliver on promises made during the campaign, including the singer's favorite issue: funding to fight AIDS in Africa. "The Obama administration is just getting going. (He) has promised to double aid o...

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  1. Oilers forward Gilbert Brule picks up unlikely hitchhiker -- U2's Bono

    EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have a new celebrity fan.Oilers centre Gilbert Brule and his girlfriend were driving in West Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday when the happ...

  2. Beam Me Up! U2 Makes Call to Outer Space

    As if being an astronaut wasn't already a dream job, add personal calls from the band U2 to the list of perks in space.U2 members Bono and The Edge, along with Bono'...

  3. Obama, Clinton, Gore pay tribute to Steve Jobs at Webby Awards

    Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, vice president Al Gore, U2 frontman Bono and more honored the memory of late Apple founder Steve Jobs Monday in New York Ci...

  4. On first trip out of Myanmar in 24 years, Suu Kyi visits impoverished migrants in Thailand

    Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, on her first foreign trip in nearly a quarter-century, offered encouragement Wednesday to impoverished migrants whose fli...

  5. Aung San Suu Kyi makes first trip out of Myanmar in 24 years, starting with visit to Thailand

    For 24 years, Aung San Suu Kyi was either under house arrest or too fearful that if she left Myanmar, the government would never let her return.Now, in a sign of how...

  6. Opposition leader Suu Kyi leaves Myanmar for first time in 24 years

    For 24 years, Aung San Suu Kyi was either under house arrest or too fearful that if she left Myanmar, the government would never let her return.Now, in a sign of how...

  7. U2 and Taymor's Spider-Man' Musical a Giant Tangle

    NEW YORK -- Giving a blank check to Bono, The Edge and Julie Taymor to create a musical seemed like a brilliant idea, once upon a time.U2's worldwide success and the...

  8. Bono Jokes of Seeing Himself in Concert, 'It's Kind of Horrific'

    Bono Jokes of Seeing Himself in Concert, 'It's Kind of Horrific'Sunday, January 20, 2008Print APJan. 20: U2 band members, from left, Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge, an...

  9. Professional Hockey Player Picks Up Hitchhiking U2 Frontman Bono

    EDMONTON, Alberta -- Edmonton Oilers center Gilbert Brule found something very unusual on the side of the road while taking a drive in West Vancouver -- U2 frontman ...

  10. Tech movers and shakers walk red carpet, remember their first Internet experience

    The 16th annual Webby Awards took place Monday night in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom, where winners and celebrities walked the red carpet in support of ...

  11. U2 Guitarist's 156-Acre Estate Riles Neighbors

    A few years ago, U2 guitarist The Edge went for a hike, and there in the golden hills overlooking Malibu's cerulean waters, he finally found what he was looking for....

  12. AP Interview: U2's Bono says improving technology is key to solving Africa's problems

    Rock star Bono said Tuesday that technology is key to solving Africa's problems and urged other stars to come forward and promote good causes.Following his Sunday's ...

  1. U2's Mediocre Sales Has Band Wondering About Future

    Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing -- musically and pol...

  2. U2's Bono to present Amnesty's top award to Suu Kyi during tribute concert June 18 in Dublin

    Bono will present Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi with Amnesty International's highest honor when she visits Dublin next month as part of her first intern...

  3. U2's Bono , Edge win hotel legal battle

    U2's Bono, Edge win hotel legal battleThursday, July 17, 2008By SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share:DUBLIN, Ireland —  U2 stars Bono and The ...

  4. U2's Ex-Stylist Must Return Bono's Clothes

    U2's Ex-Stylist Must Return Bono's ClothesTuesday, July 05, 2005PrintDUBLIN, Ireland —  A former stylist for Irish rock band U2 ( search ) must return to lead singer...

  5. Manhattan street has a name: U2 Way

    Manhattan street has a name: U2 WayTuesday, March 03, 2009 By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press WriterPrintNEW YORK —  This street does have a name _ U2 Way.To celebr...

  6. U2 Concert Film Debuts in 3D at Sundance

    U2 Concert Film Debuts in 3D at SundanceMonday, January 21, 2008By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON, For The Associated PressE-Mail Print Share: Digg Facebook StumbleUponPARK CIT...

  7. Dublin shelves plans for U2 Tower

    Dublin shelves plans for U2 TowerFriday, October 31, 2008By SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share:DUBLIN, Ireland —  Plans to build the tallest...

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