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History of the Iconic Irish Band U2
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, the members of U2 came together in 1976 while they were still attending high school.
Most mainstream fans probably don't know the band went through several name changes in its infancy, having originally been called "The Larry Mullen Band" (for less than a day) then immediately changing to "Feedback" due to the coolness factor this technical term brought them. They later changed the name again in March 1977, choosing to go with "The Hype" as their band's new call sign. They finally settled on the name "U2" a full year later because of its ambiguous nature and that it was a name that didn't sound as bad as all the other options they could think of.
Although originally having very little proficiency in music, they were able to sign on to Island Records for the release of their debut album, Boy. They became a class-act by the mid-1980s, with smash hit albums like "The Joshua Tree", "Live Aid", and the totally unforgettable success, "Rattle and Hum".
Originally influenced by punk rockers like The Jam, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols, U2 went through a series of major changes throughout its lifetime. Their 1981 "October" album contained blatant spiritual overtones, while their "War" album, released in 1983, demonstrated their anti-war sentiment and deep commitment to pacifism, especially through its politically controversial "Sunday Bloody Sunday" song. It was this album's first single, "New Year's Day" that became the band's first hit outside of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Yet it was their 1984 album release, "The Unforgettable Fire" that marked the band's most significant shift in direction. Unlike previous albums, this album was notable ambient and abstract, making a complete departure from their previous punk rock style. This change was mostly due to the band's fear of becoming too generic and lost in the sea of mainstream, commercial drivel that was so common at the time.
July of 1985 saw another major milestone in the band's career, when its members participated in the Live Aid concert for Ethiopian famine relief at Wembley Stadium. It was this concert that showed their main vocalist, Bono, was capable of making personal connections with the crowd, as demonstrated by his ability to embrace and dance with fans during live performances.
Not about to stop with musical experimentation, U2 began to explore American blues, folk and even gospel music with their next album, "The Joshua Tree". Released in March 1987, this album tried to give the band a sense of tradition as it explored what it really is like to be American. October of the following year saw the release of their documentary, "Rattle and Hum".
Although highly praised by Rolling Stone magazine as possibly the best band of the 1980s, U2 remained successful through the 1990s and equally to present day. Having been named one of eight "Artists of the Decade" by Rolling Stone in 2009, this served as a positive momentum for the bands 360° Tour, which began in June 2009 and is scheduled to continue in Europe through the year and in North America in 2011.
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Irish Girls Rock Sweatshirt $27.99 Express your girl power with unmistakable Irish pride. Printed in USA. 80% cotton/20% poly. Sizes S (4-6), M (8-10), L (12-14), XL (16-18) 2XL (20-22) 3XL (24-26) |
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Irish Girls Rock T-Shirt $19.99 Designed with a contemporary feminine fit, this 100% cotton tee flies the colorful flag of Irish pride. USA. Sizes S (0-4), M (4-6), L (6-8), XL (8-10), 2XL (10-14). |
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Irish Tin Whistle $9.99 Easy to play, this Irish-made tin whistle in the key of D lets you perform traditional Irish tunes instantly, even if you can't read music. Includes instructions and diagrammed sheet music. |
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Irish Music $6.99 Irish Music |
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The Luck Of The Irish (Digital Sheet Music) $4.99 "By John Lennon. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Pop; Rock. Piano/Vocal/Guitar. 7 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music" |
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First Communion Music And Memento Box $28.99 This lovely painted wood grain box features a touching verse and photo. The art can be replaced with one or two personal photos. When the box is open it plays Ave Maria on a quality Sankyo musical movement. Designed in USA. 6 x 4 x 2 ?? |
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Past Masters Of Irish Dance Music $13.79 Past Masters Of Irish Dance Music |
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Very Best Of Irish Music & Ballads $7.99 Very Best Of Irish Music & Ballads |
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The Irish Washerwoman (Digital Sheet Music) $4.99 By Irish Folk Song. For piano. Folk; Irish; Traditional. 2 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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The Irish Rover (Digital Sheet Music) $4.99 By Irish Folk Song. For easy piano. Folk; Irish; Traditional. 2 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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The Rocky Road To Dublin (Digital Sheet Music) $4.99 By Irish Folk Song. For easy piano. Folk; Irish; Rock; Traditional. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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Sham Rock Music Green T-Shirt by CafePress $20 Irish Rock Music lovers Sham rock shamrock t-shirts and gear. Spoil yourself rotten or give as gifts to friends and family. Music Green T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Go green Freshen up your wardrobe with attention-grabbing green. Not only is this 100% Hanes Authentic T preshrunk and durable, itrsquo;s the most comfortable t-shirt ever. Stand out in a crowd; remember, green is the new black. 6.1 oz. 100% cot |
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Tree Of Life Key Keeper $21.99 Besides a beautiful Celtic Welcome this rock also has a secret opening in the bottom for hiding an extra door key. Resin/stone. Boxed. Imported. |
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