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When was the first band created?

When was the first band created?

The wind, brass, and percussion ensemble that is called a band originated in 15th-century Germany, where ensembles consisting chiefly of oboes and bassoons formed part of the paraphernalia of military life.

When was U2 formed?

1976
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THE BAND. It all began in 1976 when Larry Mullen pinned a ‘musicians wanted’ ad to the notice board at Dublin’s Temple Mount School: Drummer seeks musicians to form band.

What was U2 first song?

11 O’Clock Tick Tock
In May 1980, U2 released “11 O’Clock Tick Tock”, their first international single and their debut on Island, but it failed to chart. Martin Hannett, who produced the single, was slated to produce the band’s debut album, Boy, but ultimately was replaced with Steve Lillywhite.

Who is the oldest in U2?

The four members of the band are lead singer Bono (born Paul David Hewson), lead guitarist The Edge (born David Howell Evans), bassist Adam Clayton, and drummer Larry Mullen Jr….U2 (band)

U2
Years active 1976–present
Labels Island Interscope Mercury
Associated acts Virgin Prunes, Passengers
Website u2.com

What is most covered song ever?

According to Guinness World Records, “Yesterday” has the most cover versions of any song ever written. The song remains popular today with more than 1,600 recorded cover versions. Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) asserts that it was performed over seven million times in the 20th century alone.

When did the United Nations come into existence?

Four months after the San Francisco Conference ended, the United Nations officially began, on 24 October 1945, when it came into existence after its Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories.

Who are the original members of the UN?

Original Member State Date of Signing Deposit of Ratification Current Name/Successor States Peru 26 June 1945 31 Oct. 1945   Union of South Africa 26 June 1945 7 Nov. 1945 South Africa Uruguay 26 June 1945 18 Dec. 1945   Venezuela 26 June 1945 15 Nov. 1945  

When was the United Nations Telegraph Union founded?

The International Telegraph Union was founded in 1865 and the Universal Postal Union was established in 1874. Both are now specialized agencies of the United Nations.

Who was in charge of the United Nations in 1943?

At the Quebec Conference in August 1943, Secretary of State Cordell Hull and British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden agreed to draft a declaration that included a call for “a general international organization, based on the principle sovereign equalit

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