Bono Through The Years: Photos Of The U2 Singer Then & Now

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May 10, 2023 10:14AM EDT

Bono, born Paul David Hewson, is a rock icon. Celebrate the U2 frontman’s May 10 birthday with a look at his life in photos here.

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Bono: Then & Now

Bono: Then & Now — Bono, born May 10, 1960 as Paul David Hewson, is an Irish singer and activist, known as the frontman of the band U2. He has been the lead singer of U2 since the band’s founding in 1976. As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their hits include ‘With Or Without You’, ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’, and ‘Beautiful Day’, among others.

He has been married to wife Allison Hewson (nee Stewart) since 1982 and many of his love songs are inspired by their romance. They have four children.

Here, Bono shows off his light side during an interview in Los Angeles in 1981. He was just 21 at the time.

Over the years, Bono has grown from a young rocker to a true superstar. See photos of the singer from his early days before fame to now in our gallery here.

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U2 In 1982

U2 In 1982 — U2 is seen in 1982. From left to right appears Adam Clayton, The Edge, Bono, and Larry Mullen Jr.

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Bono Performs In 1986

Bono Performs In 1986 — Bono takes the stage during Self Aid concert at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds in Dublin, Ireland on May 17, 1986. His hair was long and shaggy.

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Bono In 1987

Bono In 1987 — Bono brushes his hair back during a U2 concert at Nassau Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York on Oct. 9, 1987. He looked so handsome

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Bono Plays Wembley Stadium In 1993

Bono Plays Wembley Stadium In 1993 — Bono looks cool as his sits down on a monitor at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium in July of 1993. He wore his signature sunglasses and an all-black outfit.

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Bono In 1999

Bono In 1999 — Peace and love! Bono flashes a peace sign as he poses for photographers after being awarded the MTV Free Your Mind Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards held in Dublin, Ireland on Nov. 11, 1999.

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Bono & The Edge At The 2003 Golden Globes

Bono & The Edge At The 2003 Golden Globes — Bono and bandmate The Edge appear at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 19. He wore blue tinted shades and a crisp white shirt and black blazer without a tie.

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Bono & Ali Hewson In 2008

Bono & Ali Hewson In 2008 — Ali Hewson and husband Bono enjoy a night out at Sotheby’s The ‘RED’ Auction on Valentine’s Day 2008. The event raised money for AIDS in Africa, one of Bono’s philanthropic causes.

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Bono Performs In 2010

Bono Performs In 2010 — Bono hypes up the crowd during a concert in Turin, Italy on Aug. 6, 2010. He looked like quite the rocker in a dark leather outfit.

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Bono & Daughter Eve In 2013

Bono & Daughter Eve In 2013 — Bono brings his gorgeous daughter Eve Hewson to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Feb. 25, 2013. He wore a red scarf while she matched dad in a dark, beaded dress.

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U2 Perform At iHeartRadio Music Festival 2016

U2 Perform At iHeartRadio Music Festival 2016 — They’ve still got it! The Edge, from left, Bono and Adam Clayton of the music group U2 performs at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Sep. 23, 2016.

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Bono Performs In Ukraine In 2022

Bono Performs In Ukraine In 2022 — Bono performs in Khreshatyk metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 8 2022, to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Western countries have responded with various sets of sanctions against Russian state majority owned companies and interests in a bid to bring an end to the conflict. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February, resulting in fighting and destruction in the country.

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Bono Goes Orange In France

Bono Goes Orange In France — Bono was photographed with orange hair while vacationing with his wife, Ali, Ali’s mother, and their daughter, Eve, in Southern France in August 2022. They grabbed lunch together at the French eatery La Colombe d’Or Hotel and Restaurant in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.

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