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Joining U2
In October 1976, when he was in High School, he joined the band U2. This shows how Bono is a Risk Taker because he dedicated his life to the music droping out from school. -
Lead Vocalist
"When we started out I was the guitar player, along with the Edge—except I couldn't play guitar. I still can't. I was such a lousy guitar player that one day they broke it to me that maybe I should sing instead" Bono change to improve or accomodate for a better situation. -
Enniskillen Bombing
Following the Enniskillen bombing that left 11 dead and 63 injured on 8 November 1987, the Provisional IRA paramilitaries threatened to kidnap Bono. IRA supporters also attacked a vehicle carrying the band members. Bono had courage to continue rasing awareness and trying to help. -
In 2002, he was listed as one of the 100 Greatest Britons in a poll conducted among the general public
Bono was listed as one of the 100 Greatest Britons in a poll conducted among the general public. -
Time Person of the Year
In 2005, he was included in the list of ‘Time magazine's Persons of the Year’ along with Bill and Melinda Gates for his outstanding contribution to charitable work and public service. He is positive toward his actions and solutions. -
Vertigo World Tour
Bono has often allowed fans to come on stage and perform songs with the band. I went to one of his concerts when he came here to Monterrey. He was a big Thinker along with the other members of U2, for making that world tour that they became more popular. -
Most Influential Celebrities
Time magazine ranked him at the 8th place on its list of the "Most Influential Celebrities" in 2013; he was the only person from the music industry in the Top 10. This was rewarded for his use of power and influence to help out with global issues.