Bono Fast Facts Here is a look at the life of Bono, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter of the band U2. Personal Birth place: Dublin, Ireland Father: Mother: Iris Elizabeth (Rankin) Hewson Marriage: Ali (Stewart) Hewson (August 21, 1982-present) Children: John Abraham, Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q, Memphis Eve and Jordan Other Facts Is co-founder of ONE and (RED), global charitable organizations fighting extreme poverty and AIDS. Timeline March 1979 March 1980 1981 1984 – Bono takes part in the recording of the charity single, “Do They Know It’s Christmas.” July 13, 1985 1987 March 2, 1988 – U2 wins its first two Grammy awards for “The Joshua Tree,” one for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and one for Album of the Year.