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Oct 20, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 20, 1980 – U2 Released Their Debut Album Boy.

On this day October 20, 1980, U2 released their debut album Boy, a powerful introduction to the band’s youthful energy and emotional depth. Recorded at Dublin’s Windmill Lane Studios, the album explored themes of innocence, discovery, and the confusion of growing up. Bono’s soaring vocals, The Edge’s signature guitar textures, Adam Clayton’s deep bass, and Larry Mullen Jr.’s steady drumming combined to create a...

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