U2 (tickets) was one of the most successful rock bands of the '80s. Known for their sweeping sound as
for their outspoken statements about politics and religion, U2 (tickets) were rock & roll crusaders during
an era of synthesized pop and heavy metal. With the 1987 release of “The Joshua Tree” they became
touted as superstars. “The Joshua Tree” became the band's first American number one hit and its
third straight album to enter the UK charts at number one; in England, it set a record by going
platinum within 28 hours. 2005 brings the release of "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.” It has
been certified triple-platinum for shipments exceeding 3 million copies. U2Tickets.ws is your
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U2 (tickets) calls Dublin, Ireland home. The band came together with Larry Mullen Jr. (b.
Oct. 31, 1961; drums) posted a notice on a high school bulletin board looking for musicians to
form a band. Bono (b. Paul Hewson, May 10, 1960; vocals, guitar), the Edge (b. David Evans,
August 8, 1961; guitar, keyboards, vocal), Adam Clayton (bass), and Dick Evans responded to the
ad and the group formed as a Beatles and Stone cover band called the Feedback, before changing
their name to the Hype in 1977. Shortly afterward, Dick Evans left the band. The group changed
their name to U2. 2005 brings the release of "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. It has been
certified triple-platinum for shipments exceeding 3 million copies.