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Also Known As Paul David Hewson
Born May 10, 1960 (age 66) • Dublin • Ireland
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025)
Notable Works “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story”

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
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Bono of U2 sings into a microphone on stage, wearing sunglasses and a black leather jacket, with blurred audience members in the foreground.
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