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Bono is an Irish singer, songwriter and philanthropist best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band U2. He has been a champion for social justice and humanitarian causes for over four decades, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the world of music.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bono is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 10, 1960, Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono, is born in Dublin, Ireland.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of U2 Band</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bono and his band mates form the rock band U2.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases 5th Studio Album The Joshua Tree</div><div class='timeline-text'>U2 releases their fifth studio album "The Joshua Tree" which goes on to become a commercial success.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bono is Knighted</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bono is knighted by the Queen of England, becoming Sir Paul Hewson.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bono Receives Nobel Peace Prize Nomination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bono is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the charity organization ONE.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bono Receives French Legion of Honour Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bono receives France's highest honour, the Legion of Honour award.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>U2 Releases Latest Album Songs of Innocence</div><div class='timeline-text'>U2 releases their 13th studio album, Songs of Innocence, featuring the hit single "Every Breaking Wave".</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Has an Amazing Voice</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bono has a unique and powerful voice that is instantly recognizable. He has been able to use it to bring attention to important causes and to inspire people around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Incredible Performer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bono is an incredible live performer. His energy and passion on stage is contagious, making every show memorable. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in music, including U2 and David Bowie.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Is Dedicated to Social Causes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bono is committed to using his fame and fortune to make the world a better place. He has dedicated his life to fighting poverty and inequality, as well as advocating for human rights around the world.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bono Has a Real Name</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bono's real name is Paul David Hewson and he was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1960.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Band Was a Punk Group</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bono's first band was a punk group called The Hype which formed in 1976. He later changed the name of the band to U2 after the group's first performance in 1977.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Member of the Order of the British Empire</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bono was appointed as an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Created His Own Charity</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2002, Bono created his own charity, "ONE", which is dedicated to fighting global poverty and AIDS.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2003, Bono was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with his charity ONE and other charitable causes.</p></div></div>
Paula Bono, a popular Irish rock singer born on May 10, 1960, is 63 years old. He is most famously known as the lead vocalist for the multi-Grammy-awarding-winning rock band U2 and as a political and social activist.
Bono has an estimated net worth of $700M. He is well known for his work as a musician, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian initiatives. His wealth has come from album sales, tour earnings, investments, and other business ventures.
