 |  | | From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor | | | At Apple's event unveiling new products last week, it was revealed that U2's new album 'Songs of Innocence' would be made available for free to anyone with iTunes. This week our music experts shine the spotlight on U2, one of the biggest bands in the world. | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters: | | | | | In a surprise move this week, Apple iTunes gifted U2's new thirteenth studio album Songs Of Innocence to all iTunes customers for free. The album includes production from Danger Mouse, Paul Epworth, and Ryan Tedder. READ NOW | | | | | U2 was officially formed in Dublin, Ireland September 25, 1976. 14-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr. advertised on his secondary school bulletin board for musicians for a new band. Those in attendance at the resulting meeting included Bono (Paul Hewson), the Edge (David Evans), Adam Clayton, the Edge's brother Dik Evans, Ivan McCormick, and Peter Martin. READ NOW | | | | | U2 evolved from a jangly post-punk guitar outfit to expansive arena rock demigods before finishing out the '80s delving into roots rock. While the band was one of the few '80s acts to be as interested in making great statements through album releases as in producing hit singles, the band made no bones about its desire to maximize commercial viability. READ NOW | | | | | U2’s albums this decade have struggled to return to the classic styles of established masterpieces like The Joshua Tree, but No Line on the Horizon successfully and winningly recaptures the yearning quality of the band’s early days while at the same time takes smart creative risks reminiscent of experimental ‘90s efforts like Achtung Baby. READ NOW | | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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