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Bono

Irish singer · Ireland · Musicians · Born 1960 · age 66

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Paul David Hewson, known by the nickname Bono, 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.

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2026Member of the European Order of MeritAward2025Presidential Medal of FreedomAward2022Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd classAward2013Commandeur des Arts et des LettresAward2008Doctor Honoris Causa of Keiō UniversityAward2007Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAwardNAACP Image Award - Chairman's AwardAwardPhiladelphia Liberty MedalAward2005Officer of the Order of LibertyAwardTED PrizeAwardTime Person of the YearAward2003Knight of the Legion of HonourAwardMusiCares Person of the YearAward2000NRJ Music Award d'honneurAward1960Born10 May 1960

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Member of the European Order of Merit2026
Presidential Medal of Freedom, Joe Biden2025
Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class2022
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres2013
Doctor Honoris Causa of Keiō University2008
Man of Peace2008
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire2007
Philadelphia Liberty Medal2007
NAACP Image Award - Chairman's Award2007
TED Prize2005
Officer of the Order of Liberty2005
Time Person of the Year2005
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2005
Knight of the Legion of Honour2003
MusiCares Person of the Year2003
NRJ Music Award d'honneur2000
Grammy Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Paul David Hewson, known by the nickname Bono, 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.

Country
Ireland
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1960 · age 66

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