U2 is a rock band.
Adam Charles Clayton ( born 13 March 1960 ) is an Irish musician , best known as the bass guitarist of the rock band U2 . Paul David Hewson ( born 10 May 1960 ) , known by his stage name Bono ( [ ˈbɒnoʊ ] ) , is an Irish singer-songwriter , musician , venture capitalist , businessman , and philanthropist . He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of rock band U2 . David Howell Evans ( born 8 August 1961 ) , better known by his stage name The Edge ( or just Edge ) , is an English-born Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist , keyboardist and backing vocalist of the rock band U2 . U2 . The group consists of Bono ( lead vocals and rhythm guitar ) , the Edge ( lead guitar , keyboards , and backing vocals ) , Adam Clayton ( bass guitar ) , and Larry Mullen Jr. ( drums and percussion ) .