U2 was the Irish band featuring Bono that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a performer in 2005. The group’s core lineup—Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.—has remained together since its early years.
U2 formed in Dublin in 1976 after Mullen posted a notice seeking musicians at Mount Temple Comprehensive School. The band developed from post-punk beginnings into an expansive rock act known for The Edge’s atmospheric guitar, Mullen’s driving drums, Clayton’s bass, and Bono’s distinctive voice. Albums such as The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby established their global stature.
The band is also known for connecting music with humanitarian and political causes, although its catalog ranges from intimate songs to experimental electronic rock. U2 should not be confused with other prominent Irish acts in the choices: Thin Lizzy, The Corrs, and The Cranberries each have their own history, but none matches the 2005 Rock Hall induction in this question.