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Bono: Influential Rock Star

            " Some people think musicians should stick with the music. I cringe when I see a celebrity with a cause-and I am one,"" Bono once said. (Harvey 12) Bono has evolved from the music industry into a high profile celebrity. He was propelled to a high status during the 80's with his music and distinct sounding voice. Music has been known to make personal connections with people even emotionally. But what really drives the music itself, is the words that it is built upon. Words hidden songs can be remembered far longer than the life of an artist even. Lyrics stress the subtle and sometimes obvious meanings that a song is based upon. Through Bono's recognition with song writing that strives for a better truth, he has made people more aware of political and social issues. Bono's life began in Ireland where he joined the band U2. Their Irish background helped bring political issues to the surface through specific songs. The band achieved awards and recognition for both their music and actions.
             Bono's life all began in the city of Ballymun, Dublin a place for it's rolling hills and constant political struggles. Bono was born Paul Hewson on May 10th 1960. With a Protestant mother and Catholic father, Bono grew up with a strong religious faith but avoided becoming attached to one particular denomination. His mother died in 1974 (within days of the death of her own father) when Bono was just 14 years old, an event that was to have a strong influence on his later songwriting. (Bono, Grolier Library 3).
             His fascination with music had begun early in highschool. He had found himself at times out of place and felt the need of a family connection, which he had lost early in his life. U2 formed in Dublin in the fall of 1976 after 14-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr. posted a note on the bulletin board at his high school seeking musicians for a new band. From the group of hopefuls that showed up at Mullen's home that first day, a 5-piece known originally as "Feedback" formed with Mullen (born October 31, 1961) on drums, Adam Clayton (b.


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