Legendary 1970s rock band U2 is being honored for their five decades of musical achievement and humanitarian service.
The Irish band — which formed in Dublin in 1976 — were named the 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year, the organization announced on Thursday, September 10.
“We are honored to celebrate and recognize U2 as this year’s MusiCares Persons of the Year,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy® and MusiCares. “Their impact goes far beyond the stage. Not only has their music defined generations, but they’ve been equally exemplary in their dedication to humanitarian work and using their platform for good. We are so excited to come together to honor their collective artistry and commitment to giving back on this special night.”
The honor marks the 50th anniversary of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.’s legendary career. In addition to having earned 22 Grammy Awards and selling more than 170 million albums worldwide over the last five decades, U2 is known for being activists for peace, justice and human rights.
Bono was previously named Person of the Year by MusiCares in 2003.
“We are huge fans of MusiCares and the lifelines they provide across the incredible pool of talent that is the music industry. We’ve been recording and touring for 50 years because of that pool, from producers and engineers to carpenters and riggers. ‘Persons of the Year’ couldn’t be a better title as it’s the people we’ve been so fortunate to work with, and of course our indomitable audience, that have given us the opportunity to keep making music and keep rocking the boat on things we really care about. It’s such an honour, and we’re very excited to be in the front row of our first ever U2 gig…we know we’re gonna be outplayed,” said U2.
The MusiCares Persons of the Year ceremony will be held during Grammy Week in Los Angeles, taking place at the Peacock Theater on Friday, February 5, 2027.
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