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#1. Where did U2 hold their very first band rehearsal in 1976?
Larry posted the notice at Mount Temple Comprehensive School and hosted the first rehearsal in his kitchen on September 25, 1976.
#2. What was U2’s original name before becoming “U2”?
Their first name was Feedback, one of the few technical terms they knew, before changing to The Hype and finally U2.
#3. What was the prize for U2’s 1978 Limerick talent contest win?
Winning Pop Group ’78 gave them £500 and a CBS Ireland demo session—key in starting their recording career.
#4. Where was part of The Unforgettable Fire recorded?
The band recorded sections in the ballroom of Slane Castle to capture atmospheric acoustics.
#5. What event made U2 global stars in 1985?
Bono’s emotional “Bad” performance and crowd interaction turned U2 into international icons.
#6. Which tour was known for its over-the-top multimedia spectacle?
Launched with Achtung Baby, the Zoo TV Tour featured video walls, satire, and live satellite calls.
#7. What controversial decision surrounded Songs of Innocence (2014)?
Apple automatically added the album to millions of iTunes accounts, sparking privacy complaints.
#8. How many Grammy Awards has U2 won?
U2 hold the record for most Grammy wins by a group.
#9. Who was U2’s longtime visual collaborator and photographer?
Corbijn’s photography and direction shaped U2’s imagery from The Unforgettable Fire onward.
#10. What was the first U2 song to have its video played on MTV?
“Gloria” (1981) was U2’s first MTV-aired video, boosting visibility in the U.S.
#11. Which opera legend was featured on the U2/Passengers song “Miss Sarajevo”?
Bono’s favorite U2 track “Miss Sarajevo” featured world-famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
#12. What was a distinctive feature of the PopMart Tour stage?
The PopMart stage featured kitsch symbols of consumer culture, including a 40-foot lemon.