U2: how well do you know the band?

The band have been together for four decades, but have you been paying attention to their exploits? Test your Bono-ology and knowl-Edge with these 10 questions

Wed, Sep 21, 2016, 23:00 Updated: Thu, Sep 22, 2016, 12:33

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