In March 1978, the group changed their name to U2. Steve Averill, a punk rock musician (with the Radiators) and family friend of Claytons, had suggested six potential names from which the band chose U2 for its ambiguity and open-ended interpretations, and because it was the name that they disliked the least.

What is U2 known for?

U2, Irish postpunk band that by the end of the 1980s had established itself not only as one of the worlds most popular bands but also as one of its most innovative. The members are singer Bono (byname of Paul Hewson; b. May 10, 1960, Dublin, Ireland), guitarist and keyboardist the Edge (byname of David Evans; b.