Charity biography
U2 is made up of Bono on vocals and rhythm guitar; The Edge on lead guitar, keyboards and backing vocals; Adam Clayton on bass guitar; and Larry Mullen, Jr. on drums and occasionally backing vocals.
The band is actively involved in improving human rights around the world with organizations such as Make Poverty History, Live 8 and Bono’s DATA campaign.
U2 recorded a John Lennon song for a CD compilation to raise funds for Amnesty International.
They also contributed a cover of Cole Porter’s Night And Day for the Red Hot and Blue AIDS charity album.
Causes supported
Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, Animals, Children, Environment, Fair Trade, Family/Parent Support, Health, Human Rights, Literacy, Mental Challenges, Physical Challenges, Poverty, Unemployment/Career Support
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Charities supported
U2 has supported the following charities:
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