
ONE:
A Celebration of U2 began
performing U2 tribute shows in 2005 all over the Midwest under the name “The
U-2 Incident”. In 2009 the band decided to “restart and reboot” themselves by
changing their name and refocusing their purpose.
Today,
ONE: A Celebration of U2 has crafted their stage show to bring the music and
spirit of their favorite band to U2 fans everywhere. Playing music from
throughout U2's vast catalogue and incorporating an innovative video show, the
members of ONE are dedicated to recreating the sights and sounds of U2 live.
Now
entering their fourth decade together, U2 have sold millions of albums
worldwide that have so far yielded over 20 Grammies. U2 were inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Currently, U2 continue to push the bounds
of popular music with their innovative new album No Line on the Horizon and their record-breaking U2360 tour.
2010 promises to be the biggest year yet for U2.
The members of ONE admire more than just
the music and longevity of U2. They also admire the difference the members
of U2 have tried to make in the world. Specifically speaking, Bono is one
of the key founders of the “one” campaign. According to their
website, ”ONE.org is a grassroots campaign and advocacy
organization backed by more than 2 million people who are committed to the
fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.”