Netflix It’s not far behind one of the most innovative themes and is also in the rescue of some classics that never die. In this case, we are talking a little more about the latter than the former. And the streaming platform will now focus its attention on the Dublin group U2, active from 1976 until now, for new series.

U2 is an alternative rock band formed in 1976 with origins in Dublin, Ireland, consisting of Bono (vocals), The Edge (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drum). Of these, perhaps the most famous is Bono, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, and who has become a world classic. song, for his ability to vary styles and vocal lists in his songs, but also to integrate music with political activism.

And that’s Bono, being the leader and the most recognizable figure U2, has been involved in various social and political causes, taking advantage of his influence to denounce poverty in Africa and to demonstrate support for the cancellation of the external debt of third world or developing countries. For this political activism, the singer has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

In fact, Bono is the only person to have been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Grammy—among them U2 he has won 22—and the Nobel Peace Prize, the last three times (2003, 2005 and 2006).

Now, with all this legendary history, U2 will be the main reason for the new series Netflix which intends to tell the story of this group that loves to surprise its fans.

U2: Netflix series