Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known as Bono, is the lead singer and principal lyricist of the Irish rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his wife, Ali Hewson, and the future members of U2. Since that time he has been referred to as Bono, his stage- and nickname, by his family and fellow band members. Almost all U2 lyrics are written by Bono and he often writes using political, social and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics partly contributed to U2's rebellious tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences with members of U2.