Bono

Date of Birth: May 10, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is an Irish singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. He was born on May 10, 1960, in Dublin, Ireland. Bono formed U2 in 1976 alongside guitarist The Edge (David Howell Evans), bassist Adam Clayton, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. U2 gained international fame with their breakthrough album “War” (1983) and has since become one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Bono is also well-known for his activism, particularly in raising awareness about global issues such as poverty, AIDS, and human rights, co-founding organizations like DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) and ONE Campaign. His efforts have earned him numerous awards and honors, including a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II and the Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

5 Interesting Facts about Bono

1. Bono’s nickname, given by his childhood friends, was originally “Bonavox,” which is Latin for “good voice.”

2. He is a co-founder of the private equity firm Elevation Partners, which has invested in various media, entertainment, and technology companies.

3. Bono has collaborated with numerous artists outside of U2, including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and Luciano Pavarotti.

4. He lost his mother, Iris, at the age of 14, an event that deeply influenced many of his song lyrics.

5. Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, founded EDUN, a fashion brand aimed at promoting fair trade in developing countries.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bono

1. “Music can change the world because it can change people.”

2. “The world is more malleable than you think, and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape.”

3. “Dream up the kind of world you want to live in. Dream out loud, at high volume.”

4. “My heroes are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, but recovered from them.”

5. “To touch is to heal, to hurt is to steal. If you want to kiss the sky, better learn how to kneel.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Bono’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $700 million.

Children

Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, have four children: 1. Jordan Hewson, born in 1989, is an entrepreneur and activist. 2. Eve Hewson, born in 1991, is an actress known for her roles in films and TV series like “The Knick” and “Robin Hood.” 3. Elijah Hewson, born in 1999, is a musician and the lead singer of the band Inhaler. 4. John Hewson, born in 2001, is the youngest of the family and maintains a relatively private life.