U2 was played first by alternative stations. The band crossed-over to the album rock format and to pop stations in the early 1980's. U2 also became a top pop group by 1987, and received heavy dance club play at the same time. U2 could not be fit into a single format, and became a multi-format band.
yes For a mainstream pop band they are actually really good. Their Songwriting gets better with every album.
Yes, they just released a new album, "No Line on the Horizon" and they are currently on tour.
alternative
U2 can be classified as Alternative Rock or Post-Punk.
The band you are referring to is U2.
Irish (Dublin)
They formed in 1976. So... that makes the band 35 years old as of 2011
alternative
U2 can be classified as Alternative Rock or Post-Punk.
Alternative Rock
Yes, the members of U2 are all from Dublin.
u2
World's Biggest ROCK BAND for a reason don't you think?
The band you are referring to is U2.
Did you mean U2 - the Irish rock n Roll band?
Irish (Dublin)
They formed in 1976. So... that makes the band 35 years old as of 2011
The Paradise Rock Club is a club located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a place to see bands perform. U2's Bono has had some kind things to say about the Paradise Rock Club, even though U2 is not considered the type of band to play clubs.
U2 is a pop band