On Thursday (9.10,), officials from the nonprofit organization MusiCares confirmed that U2 will receive the Persons of the Year award for 2027 at the benefit gala on February 5 2027.
In response to the news, the Irish rock band – consisting of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. – noted that they are “huge fans” of MusiCares in a heartfelt statement, adding:
“We’ve been recording and touring for 50 years because of that pool, from producers and engineers to carpenters and riggers.” “Persons of the Year couldn’t be a better title, as it’s the people we’ve been so fortunate to work with, and of course our indomitable audience, that have given us the opportunity to keep making music and keep rocking the boat on things we really care about. It’s such an honour, and we’re very excited to be in the front row of our first ever U2 gig… we know we’re gonna be outplayed.”
Chief executive of the Recording Academy and MusiCares, Harvey Mason Jr.,emphasized that the tjhe legendary hitmakers were the perfect selection for the prestigious prize, stating:
“We are honored to celebrate and recognize U2 as this year’s MusiCares Persons of the Year.” “Their impact goes far beyond the stage. Not only has their music defined generations, but they’ve been equally exemplary in their dedication to humanitarian work and using their platform for good. We are so excited to come together to honour their collective artistry and commitment to giving back on this special night.”
For his impact through music and activism, frontman Bono was previously feted as the 2003 MusiCares Person of the Year.
Other artists honored over the years include Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, and Joni Mitchell, among many others.
Prior to the 2027 Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena, the MusiCares’ 2027 Persons of the Year gala will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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Author: Al Dente
Photo: Anton Corijn, Distributed by Island Records – Public Domain