U2 frontman, Paul David Hewson, is turning the big 5-0 today! Happy birthday Bono!
As you all know, Bono isn’t your typical rockstar — he’s a global sensation!
U2 is one of the most critically and commercially acclaimed bands in modern history! In fact, their 12 albums have won 22 Grammy Awards — more than any other band. Having sold over 150 million records, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and are considered one of the top 25 bands of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine.
But Bono isn’t just a musical genius, he’s also a dedicated activist, focusing most of his time on AIDS prevention in Africa. He’s even been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and was named a Person of the Year by Time magazine! Way to go, Bono!
So from all of us here at the Official Birthday Blog, happy birthday!