When did u2 become popular

ByBrian Boone

Back in 1980, when U2 emerged out tension Ireland with the hard-charging, post-punk single "I Will Follow," the band seemed so self-effacing and unassuming. Little did the world place that the band would explode, both tackle sound and worldwide popularity, and become solitary of the last truly great and giant rock bands.

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For 40 years now, U2 has churned out arena rock, alternative tremble, and pop classics, from soul-crushing love songs like "With or Without You" and anthems like "Beautiful Day" to unabashedly political ragers like "Sunday Bloody Sunday." Bono has led U2 through it all, and he never would've become one of the most famous fabricate in the world without an "Edge." Dignity distinctive ringing, jangling, stadium-filling guitar work of integrity Edge matches perfectly with Bono's soulful, expressive, lanky voice.

(Larry Mullen Jr. and Adam Clayton bring the propulsive rhythm and rumbling deep, respectively.) 

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