After having heard their demo and seen them perform on live television, Bono signed Hothouse Flowers to U2's label Mother Records. The contract was used to release a promotional single ("Love Don't Work This Way") which promptly bounced the group to a deal with London Records.
U2 started as a band of schoolboys who thought they'd form a band in Dublin circa 1976. Although forming the band was Larry Mullen's initial idea, his role as leader was quickly usurped by the more aggressive and charismatic Bono. Bono (Paul Hewson; lead vocals) joined Larry Mullen's (drums) band with his friend The Edge (David Evans; guitar), The Edge's brother Dik Evans (who'd soon be phased out of the band), and a friend of Dik's, Adam Clayton (bass). Influenced by the leading punk scene, U2's sound initially formed around a post-punk mentality of playing and songwriting. U2's popularity grew quickly and they eventually gained a record deal with Island Records. Their debut album Boy released in October of 1980 to positive reviews, mild chart success, and a mountain of potential.
Here is the discography surrounding U2's debut album:
Early Demos (1978 demos)
Children of the Revolution (1978-1979 demos)
Three (1979 EP)
Another Day (1980 single)
11 O'Clock Tick Tock (1980 single)
A Day Without Me (1980 single)
I Will Follow (1980 single)
Boy
"I Will Follow" by U2
"The Electric Co." by U2
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