U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group consists of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. Their debut album, Boy, released in 1980, gained them international attention. The band’s breakthrough album, The Joshua Tree, was released in 1987 and featured hit singles such as “With or Without You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”. U2 have sold over 150 million records worldwide, won 22 Grammy Awards, and are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the world. Their music often tackles political and social issues, with Bono being a prominent activist for various causes. The band continues to tour and release albums, with their most recent release being Songs of Experience in 2017. U2’s legacy has cemented them as one of the most influential bands in music history.
