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How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series.
By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname \"Bono Vox,\" a Latin phrase that translates to \"good voice.\" When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and \"Bono\" was introduced to the world. Today, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys. In addition to having stellar vocals and a compelling stage presence, Bono is also recognized for his commitment to social justice. This book shares the story of this charitable rock star who has been named a \"Person of the Year\" by TIME magazine and who is recognized as a global icon of goodwill.
Editions of Who Is Bono?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781524788513
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448488684
- EBook
- ISBN 9781524790141
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593554517
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593554524
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How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series.
By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname \"Bono Vox,\" a Latin phrase that translates to \"good voice.\" When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and \"Bono\" was introduced to the world. Today, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys. In addition to having stellar vocals and a compelling stage presence, Bono is also recognized for his commitment to social justice. This book shares the story of this charitable rock star who has been named a \"Person of the Year\" by TIME magazine and who is recognized as a global icon of goodwill.
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How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series.
By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname \"Bono Vox,\" a Latin phrase that translates to \"good voice.\" When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and \"Bono\" was introduced to the world. Today, U2 have sold over 157 million albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys. In addition to having stellar vocals and a compelling stage presence, Bono is also recognized for his commitment to social justice. This book shares the story of this charitable rock star who has been named a \"Person of the Year\" by TIME magazine and who is recognized as a global icon of goodwill.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Is Bono??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
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Is Who Is Bono? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Who Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Is Bono??
Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who Is Bono? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781524788513) and paperback(ISBN 9780448488684) and ebook(ISBN 9781524790141) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593554517) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593554524)
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