u2

This  is the band I was raised  on. My  dad is a die-hard fan and made sure we  knew the difference between his favorite (u2) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He explained to me their most influential songs, the ones with political importance or  a specific relevance to humanity. Their songs are  written  with intention and a purpose to make  change. Both concerts  my family has attended have completely changed my  perspective. For over 3o years lead singer Bono, guitarist Edge, bassist Adam, and drummer Larry have have stuck to the roots of  rock and roll while  experimenting in new styles along the way. Even though they are an Irish  band, they are heavily  involved in not only American but worldly news. They have done  a lot of good for the world, more  than they are given credit for. They have  helped Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Habitat for Humanity, Stand Up to Cancer, and  Special Olympics as well as helping create the Once  Campaign and Red to help groups that fight hunger, poverty, and AIDS epidemic in  Africa. Some of their more well-known political songs include Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride (In The Name of Love), The Saints Are Coming, Bullet  the Blue Sky, and Miss Sarajevo to name a few.