In 2006, they became the winningest band in Grammy Award history
Nominated for the 1992 Mercury Music Prize Award
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005
In 1999, their album "The Joshua Tree" was certified diamond by the RIAA
Received Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Awardin 2005 for human rights work
Formed in 1976 after Larry Mullen, Jr posted an advertisement for musicians on the notice board at Temple Mount School in Dublin, Ireland
Was first discovered after winning a local talent competition in 1978
After partnering with Apple in 2014, their album "Songs of Innocence" was automatically downloaded onto the music libraries of over 500 million iTunes users
Their album "How to Dismantale An Atomic Bomb" is based on singer Bono dealing with his father's death
Recorded their album "Unforgettable Fire" in the ballroom of Slane Castle
Awards
1990Grammy-Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television:nominated
2002Peabody Award-Winner:winner
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song:nominated
2004Grammy-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media:nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture:nominated
2012Felix-Best Original Song:winner
2013Grammy-Best Long Form Music Video:nominated
2014Critics Choice Award-Best Song:nominated
2021Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)-Best Original Song - Animated Film:nominated