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Bono

Irish singer-songwriter and activist, lead vocalist of the rock band U2.

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Who is Bono?

Bono is best known for Lead vocalist and primary lyricist of U2, known for socially and politically charged music. On Dead or Alive, Bono is listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame category, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Bono is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: Lead vocalist and primary lyricist of U2, known for socially and politically charged music.
Listed under: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

About Bono

His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian faith. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to the group's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members. In business, he invested in the refurbishment of the Clarence Hotel in Dublin, and was managing director and a managing partner of the private equity firm Elevation Partners, which invested in several companies.

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Bono is known for Lead vocalist and primary lyricist of U2, known for socially and politically charged music.

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Bono appears in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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