U2's Bono Says He Still 'Really' Doesn't Like the Band's Name — and Is Often 'Embarrassed' by Its Songs
Bono and the Edge.Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Images/Getty Images U2may be one of the most successful bands of all time, but lead singerBonostill has a bone to pick with its name — and with his own singing. Bono and bandmatethe Edgeappeared on theAwards Chatterpodcast on Monday and revealed they’re not exactly fond of the moniker U2, even after 40-plus years. The Edge, 60, explained that the Irish rockers started playing music under the name The Hype, but they were “unhappy” with that name due to its unoriginality and turned to former classmate and fellow musician Steve Averill for help....