Bono

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born

in Dublin, Ireland

May 10, 1960

gender

male

website

http://www.u2.com/

genre

Biographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction

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Paul David Hewson, also known by his stage name Bono, is the main vocalist of the Irish rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his wife, Ali Hewson, and the future members of U2. Since that time he has been referred to as Bono, his stage and nickname, by his family and fellow band members. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, often using political, social and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences with members of U2.
Among his non-U2 endeavors, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, sits on the board of Elevation Partn...more

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Average rating: 3.68 · 5,613 ratings · 566 reviews · 25 distinct works · Similar authors

	On the Move 4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2000 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Peter and the Wolf by Bono, Bono, Gavin Friday 3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 273 ratings — published 1940 — 76 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bono on Bono by Bono, Michka Assayas 3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2005	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bono by Michka Assayas, Bono 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 1,016 ratings — published 2005 — 17 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bono Und U2 In Eigenen Worten 3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2000	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Joshua Tree 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1987	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Macbeth 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1996	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Killing Bono: I Was Bono's Doppelganger by Neil McCormick, Bono (Foreword by) 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 386 ratings — published 2004 — 12 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dylan: Visions, Portraits, and Back Pages by Mark Blake, Bono (Contribution by), Mojo Magazine (Contribution by) 4.43 of 5 stars 4.43 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Thing Is . . . by Dave Fanning, Bono 3.31 of 5 stars 3.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2010	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars