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, Women
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Charities supported
U2 has supported the following charities:
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- Stars Duet With Cuban Musicians For Climate Change
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- U2 Concerts To Raise Cash For Charity
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- Bill Clinton’s iPod Nets Over $2,200 For Charity
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- Obama's Inauguration Set To Rock
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- Annie Lennox - Human Rights Now!
- U2 Believe In Father Christmas For Africa
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- American Idol Gives Back $67 Million
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Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur CD
This charity CD set features music from more than 50 international recording artists including U2, Christina Aguilera, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz.
Proceeds benefit Amnesty International and the charity’s work in Darfur.
