2. Background: Born: 10 May 1960 Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Real Name: Paul Hewson Best Known As: Lead singer of the rock band U2 Family: He married Alison Stewart in 1982. They have two daughters, Jordan and Memphis Eve, two sons, Elijah and John Abraham

3. Interesting Facts: Bono’s nickname comes from “Bono Vox” Latin for “good voice” His trademark is wrap around sunglasses His favourite food is caviar and fish and chips Bono and The Edge own the Clarence Hotel in Dublin His favourite colour is amber

4. Achievements: Bono was one of the top considerations for the 2006 Noble Peace Prize He received rank of Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour from French president Jacques Chirac Bono is one of the men behind the organisation DATA, and the Make Poverty History Campaign

5. U2: The other members of U2 are; Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton and Dave Evans (The Edge) They rose to stardom in 1987 with “The Joshua Tree” U2 have always stood for hope, faith and love in doing so have touched millions of people worldwide Bono’s upbringing influenced much of his songwriting He has written songs for or with; Frank Sinatra, Keith Richards, Sinead O’Connor and many more In 1984 Bono appeared on Band Aid’s charity recording “Do they know it’s Christmas?” In 1985 U2 performed at the historic Live Aid Concert

6. U2’s Most Popular Songs 1 Pride (In the Name Of Love) 2 New Year's Day 3 With Or Without You 4 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 5 Sunday Bloody Sunday 6 Bad 7 Where The Streets Have No Name 8 I Will Follow 9 The Unforgettable Fire 10 Sweetest Thing (the single mix)Pride (In the Name Of Love) New Year's DayWith Or Without YouI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Sunday Bloody Sunday Bad Where The Streets Have No NameI Will Follow The Unforgettable Fire Sweetest Thing (the single mix)