The 2005 Person of the Year was BONO, a four-letter word for TIME Magazine. BONO is an Irish singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band U2. BONO has been involved in numerous humanitarian and political causes, including campaigning for debt relief for developing countries, raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic, and advocating for human rights. He has received numerous awards for his activism, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the French Legion of Honor.