U2 Are First Irish Songwriters to Be Named Fellows of the Ivors Academy
It's a few days late to tie in with St. Patrick's Day, but U2 are the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor, following Bee Gees.
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U2's Bono Says He Still 'Really' Doesn't Like the Band's Name — and Is Often 'Embarrassed' by Its Songs
Bono said he finds it difficult to listen to his "strained" voice on early U2 tracks Rachel DeSantis ... that it was not obvious from the name what this band wound sound like or be about." ...