U2 (1985)

U2, Then & Now

In 1976, a 14 year old Larry Mullen Jr. Posted up a sign seeking bandmates at his school. The rest is history. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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U2 (1985) In 1976, a 14 year old Larry Mullen Jr. Posted up a sign seeking bandmates at his school. The rest is history. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
U2 (1985) In the early eighties, U2 garnered attention for lyrical genius with their hit 'Bloody Sunday' from 'War.' (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
U2 (1987) In the late eighties, U2 became an international success with their album 'The Joshua Tree' and hit single 'With or Without You.' U2-RS 499 (May 7, 1987) Anton Corbijn / Rolling Stone
U2 (1987) 'The Joshua Tree' became the fastest-selling album in British chart history, and was number one for nine straight weeks in the United States. It won U2 their first two Grammys. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
U2 (1988) By the late eighties, U2 was palling around with Industry Heavyweights like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Bob Geldof. U2-RS 521 (March 10, 1988) Matthew Rolston / Rolling Stone
U2 (1995) Coming off of bad reviews from 'Rattle & Hum' U2 reinvented themselves in the early nineties with the critically acclaimed 'Achtung Baby.' (AP PHOTO/Laurent Rebours)
U2 (1997) In 1997, when 'Pop' came out, it debuted at number one in 35 different countries. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
U2 (2001) 'All that You Can't Leave Behind' became a smash hit for U2, winning them multiple grammys. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
U2 (2001) Bono and U2 with their Grammys backstage at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Larry Mullen (20... U2 Drummer Larry Mullen never ages. 26/2/2001 Photo by Dave Hogan/MP/Getty Images
The Edge (2001) U2's The Edge has become one of the most respected musicians on the scene today. 3/25/2001. Photo by Dave Hogan/MP/Getty Images
U2 (2002) Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Bono and The Edg... U2 have branched out and have also won an Academy Award. Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images.
U2 (2003) DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 3: Irish band U2 pose with their Best Group Award at the Irish Meteor Awards Show at The Point Theatre March 3, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)
U2 (2004) LONDON - OCTOBER 4: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) (L-R) Members of U2 Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Bono and The Edge arrive at the Q Awards 2004 at Grosvenor House on Park Lane October 4, 2004 in London, England. The 15th annual music awards are held by Q magazine and honour the best musicians in the industry. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Adam Clayton (20... LONDON - OCTOBER 15: Adam Clayton of U2 performs on stage for 'Top Of The Pops' at BBC Television Centre on October 15, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
U2 (2005) 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' became another hit album with the successful single 'Vertigo.' (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
U2 (2005) 'Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own' has become widely popular, recently it was featured on 'Ugly Betty.' (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
U2 (2005) LONDON - JUNE 14: Former Live Aid artists, U2 members Bono (L) and Larry Mullen Jr., pose for a portrait to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Live Aid, on June 14, 2005 in London, England. The portraits were shot in conjunction with the BBC Africa Lives season ahead of G8 and Live 8, featuring a two-part documentary 'Live Aid: Against All Odds' and 'Live Aid: Rockin' All Over The World', airing on BBC2 on June 18. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
U2 (2005) LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 04: U2 singer Bono (L), bassist Adam Clayton (C) and guitarist The Edge (R) perform during the first of two sold-out shows of their 'Vertigo' tour at the MGM Grand Garden Arena November 4, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band is touring in support of the album 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.' (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
U2 (2005) Musicians as well as activists, U2 have become a voice for Change, participating in Live Aid and Red. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
U2 (2006) LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Musicians Larry Mullens Jr., the Edge, Adam Clayton and Bono pose with their Album of the Year award in the press room at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
U2 (2006) LONDON - SEPTEMBER 22: Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr, Bono,The Edge of rock group U2 appear at a signing of their new book 'U2 by U2' at Waterstone?s Piccadilly on September 22, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)
U2 (2007) Today, U2 have been inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and enjoy multiple grammys. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
U2 (2008) In February of 2009, U2 will release their 12th studio album'No Line on the Horizon.' (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images)