Born Paul David Hewson in Dublin in 1960, Bono became the lead singer and principal lyricist of U2, the Irish rock band that rose from its beginnings in Dublin to international fame. Through songs such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” and “One,” he helped give voice to themes of conflict, faith, hope, and human dignity. Beyond music, Bono has devoted decades to campaigning against extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS, co-founding the ONE Campaign and (RED) to mobilize support and funding for global health and development. His career reflects the reach of Irish music and the ability of an artist to bring humanitarian concerns to a worldwide audience.