Interesting facts about Bono

• The U2 frontman was born on May 10, 1960.
• Bono was born Paul David Hewson.
• The singer's nickname derives from the Latin word "bonavox" - meaning "good voice".
• It is said he was nicknamed "Bono Vox" by his friend Gavin Friday.
• Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Ali Hewson, and the future members of U2.
• In 2007, he was given an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his tireless campaigning.
• His height is 5' 8".
• Bono has collaborated with a huge range of artists in his career - including Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Jennifer Lopez, Frank Sinatra, and Luciano Pavarotti.
• Bono is married to Alison Hewson. Their relationship began in 1975 and the couple were married on 21 August 1982. The couple have four children: 
• Bono has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year by Time.
• Bono worked at a gas station before joining U2.
• Bono was listed as #17 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.
• Bono is allergic to red wine.
• He's a good friend of George W. Bush.
• Bono is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish and also knows some Gaelic.
• Bono lives in Killiney in south County Dublin with his family and shares a villa in Èze in the Alpes-Maritimes in the south of France with The Edge.