1987 Rock Album Spent Over 200 Weeks on the Charts—and It Still Defines a Generation

U2's hugely successful album The Joshua Tree was released on March 9, 1987, and quickly became one of the fastest-selling records of all time. The album was U2's fifth full-length record, and rapidly ...
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How U2 First Broke Into the US Top 40 With a Song Paying Tribute to an American Icon

U2's popularity outstripped their US chart success for a while. "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" helped to change all that.
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U2’s First U.K. No. 1 Hit 36 Years Ago Marked Their Rise to Rock Royalty

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. On October 8, 1988, U2, a four-member rock band from Dublin, made ...