Birthday – BONO (61)

Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, philanthropist, venture capitalist, businessman, and actor.

He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band U2.

As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bono is well known for his activism for social justice causes, both through U2 and as an individual. He is particularly active in campaigning for Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign, and Product Red.  He has participated in benefit concerts and lobbied politicians and heads of state for relief. In 2005, Bono was named one of the Time Persons of the Year. He was granted an honorary knighthood by Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in 2007 for “his services to the music industry and for his humanitarian work”, and was made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) in 2013.