U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
Summary
U2 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their formation by playing a concert at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where they first met and performed. The band played a mix of old hits and new songs, and their performance was warmly welcomed by current students and teachers.Key Facts
- U2 formed 50 years ago at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin.
- The band played a concert in the school playground to mark their anniversary.
- They performed songs like "I Will Follow," "Vertigo," "With or Without You," and their latest single "Silencio."
- The band started by holding auditions in drummer Larry Mullen Jr.'s parents' kitchen in 1976.
- The original band names were Feedback and The Hype before becoming U2.
- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. were school friends when the group formed.
- U2 has sold more than 175 million records worldwide.
- They have remained close friends by sharing their earnings equally since 1976.
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