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The Irish rock band U2 has won 22 Grammys, more than any other group. U2 members include Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. Ask questions here about their discography, tour and awards.

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U2 spy plane shot down 1960?

The U2 spy plane, piloted by Francis Gary Powers, was shot down by a Soviet surface-to-air missile on May 1, 1960, while flying over Soviet airspace. The incident heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Powers was captured and later exchanged for a Soviet spy, Rudolf Abel, in a high-profile prisoner swap.

What are quetzal physical characteristics?

Quetzals are known for their vibrant iridescent green and red plumage, long tail feathers, and distinctive crest on their head. They have a compact body with a short beak and strong legs for perching and climbing. Males typically have longer tail feathers than females.

What is the physical characteristics of Sahel?

The Sahel region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with sparse vegetation, including grasslands and shrubs. It has a flat and relatively low-lying landscape with sandy soils and occasional sand dunes. The region is subject to periodic droughts and desertification due to climate variability and human activities.

How do you fix a corrupt u2 edition ipod?

To fix a corrupt U2 Edition iPod, you can try restoring it using iTunes. Connect the iPod to your computer, open iTunes, select the iPod, and choose the option to restore it. This will erase all data on the iPod, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Who wrote Wild Irish Rose?

Chauncey Olcott (late nineteenth-century-early twentieth) Popularized the folk song and was the subject of a movie version (Posthumous) where the lead character was based on the songwriter. I Can"t recall the actor, obvious St.Patrick"s day fare.

What time does the u2 concert start?

JZ come on at 6:30pm and U2 come on at 8:15pm on 18th December at Patterson Stadium

Who sings that song by U2?

It's called "Always With You" and it is by the bootleg producer Divide & Kreate.

Actually its a song called "Slow Dancing" which was a additional track on the "If God Will Send His Angels" CD Single

What is u2 band members religion?

U2 band members are Christians.

Did U2 sing one love?

The U2 song "One", sometimes known as "One Love" first appeared as the third track of their 1991 album "Achtung Baby". When the song was released as a single the proceeds of sales went towards AIDS research.

When did U2 get started?

Their debut album was in 1980, Boy. So the band officially started in 1980, but, they formed in Dublin, Ireland, in September of 1976.

What songs did u2 write?

Bono writes most of the lyrics, though The Edge has written some too (parts of songs like "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "Seconds," and "Wake Up Dead Man"). The entire band collaborates on the actual writing of the music, though The Edge seems to take the lead in that respect.

How many U-2 planes have crashed?

In the current issue of Air & Space (May 2012) it states that"five U-2s were shot down with Russian=developedSA-2 surface-to-air missiles . . ." This is a in an article where a Chinese pilot is interviewed and the context is U-2s shot down by the Chinese. The statement is made, however, by the interviewer as partof a question and not by the Chinese pilot, so I assume it is accurate. I also assume that this is in addition to Gary Powers being shot down over Russia. Reading this was the first I had heard of other U-2s being shot down.

Why was the Paris summit conference cancelled in 1960?

It was cancelled because President Eisenhower refused Soviet requests that he apologize for the U-2 incident where the Soviets shot down and recovered a US spy plane.

What year did with or without you by u2 come out?

Four chart hits with that title:

Nilsson in 1972

Mariah Carey in 1994

Johnny Tillotson in 1961

Motley Crue in 1990

But let's not forget the original version by Badfinger in 1970 which closed out side 1 of "No Dice".

What does u2 mean?

i think U2U means up 2 you or user to user

Is Adam Clayton gay?

He has tried to dispel gay rumors by saying he was engaged to a supermodel (Naomi Campell)

However, in one interview, he was asked the following question:

Q: Are you gay with Michael Frederick

A: Ya all night every night ;

... though he had also just answered that he also told lies

How did the us react when the soviet union brought down an American U-2 piloted by Francis Gary Powers?

The US claimed that the plane was a weather research aircraft which had strayed into SU airspace, denying that it was a spy plane.

What was the hit in 1987 for U2?

The song One was a hit single from their Achtung Baby album.