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Bono

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Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono ( BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is a founding member, the lead vocalist, and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Bono is known for his impassioned vocal style as well as his grandiose songwriting and performance style. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian faith. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Bono is the 253rd most popular musician (down from 179th in 2019), the 61st most popular biography from Ireland (down from 31st in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Irish Musician.

Bono is most famous for being the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Bono ranks 253 out of 3,175. Before him are Arthur Nikisch, Paolo Conte, John Zorn, Mauro Giuliani, Don Shirley, and Oscar Peterson. After him are Joe Satriani, Jean-Marie Leclair, Alan Parsons, Chris de Burgh, Georges Prêtre, and Rory Gallagher.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1960, Bono ranks 47. Before him are Gustavo Petro, Jafar Panahi, Kelly LeBrock, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, David Duchovny, and Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran. After him are Yves Leterme, Careca, Lepa Brena, Hugo Weaving, J. Christopher Stevens, and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

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In Ireland

Among people born in Ireland, Bono ranks 61 out of 549. Before him are Turlough O'Carolan (1670), Columba (521), John Toland (1670), Terry Wogan (1938), Conor McGregor (1988), and Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865). After him are Rory Gallagher (1948), Maureen O'Hara (1920), John Tyndall (1820), Eileen Gray (1878), Larry Mullen Jr. (1961), and Dolores O'Riordan (1971).

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Among MUSICIANS In Ireland

Among musicians born in Ireland, Bono ranks 2. Before him are Gilbert O'Sullivan (1946). After him are Rory Gallagher (1948), Larry Mullen Jr. (1961), Dolores O'Riordan (1971), Sally Oldfield (1947), Aphex Twin (1971), Moya Brennan (1952), Ronnie Drew (1934), Brian Downey (1951), Paddy Moloney (1938), and Sharon Corr (1970).

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