U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style has evolved throughout their career, yet hasined an anthemic quality built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's chiming, effects-based guitar sounds. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several ambitious and elaborate tours over their career. The band was formed when the members were teenaged pupils of Mount Temple Comprehensive School and had limited musical proficiency. Within four years, they signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy (1980). Subsequent work such as their first UK number-one album, War (1983), and the singles "Sunday
U2 son una banda irlandesa de rock de Dublín, formada en 1976. El grupo consta de Bono (vocais principales y guitarras de ritmo), el Edge (guitarras principales, teclados y vocales de apoyo), Adam Clayton (guitarra de bajo), y Larry Mullen Jr. (bombas y percusión). Inicialmente enraizado en post-punk, el estilo musical de U2 ha evolucionado a lo largo de su carrera, pero ha animado la calidad anímica construida sobre las voces expresivas de Bono y los sonidos de guitarra basados en efectos de Edge. Sus letras, a menudo embellecidas con imágenes espirituales, se centran en temas personales y sociopolíticos. Popular por sus actuaciones en vivo, el grupo ha puesto en escena varios ambiciosos y elaboradores a lo largo de su carrera. La banda se formó cuando los estudiantes adolescentes de Mount Temple Comprehensive School y tenían una proficiencia musical limitada. En cuatro años, firmaron con Island Records y lanzaron su álbum debut, Boy (1980 Subse).