U2 Basics Flashcards
40 questions about U2's history and its band members.
Where did the band U2 come together?
Dublin, Ireland
Who are the band members of U2?
- Bono
- The Edge
- Adam Clayton
- Larry Mullen Jr.
When did U2 form?
1976
What genres of music does U2 play?
- rock
- post-punk
- alternative rock
What was U2’s first band name?
Feedback
What was U2’s second band name?
The Hype
What year did U2 finally decide on “U2” as their band name?
1978
What was the name of U2’s first single released?
“Three”
What was U2’s first internationally released single?
“11 O’Clock Tick Tock”
What was the name of U2’s first album?
Boy
What was U2’s first song with a deep, political message?
“Sunday Bloody Sunday,” about the killing of protesters in Derry, Northern Ireland, by British soldiers
What was the name of the concert held at Wembely Stadium in 1985 for Ethiopian famine relief?
Live Aid
How long was the album The Joshua Treenumber one in the United States?
about nine weeks
Who is U2’s record producer?
Steve Lillywhite
What instruments does Bono play for U2?
- guitar
- harmonica
- vocals
