Career: Between 1957 and 1964, Simon wrote and released more than 30 songs, occasionally with Garfunkel under the name Tom and Jerry. He also performed with Tico and the Triumphs. He and Garfunkel gained a recording contract in 1964, but their first album flopped. Simon then toured English folk clubs, released a solo album and wrote songs for other artists before returning to the US and reuniting with Garfunkel. They enjoyed a series of successes, most notably with the soundtrack for the 1967 film The Graduate. The duo split in 1970, although they've gotten back together for various performances since. Simon went on to have a hugely successful solo career, peaking with his award-winning 1986 album Graceland. He continues to perform and record.

Career: Neeson's professional debut was on stage in The Risen People. He was spotted in a play at Dublin's Abbey Theatre by director John Boorman, who cast him in movie Excalibur in 1981. He made a name for himself in Krull, A Woman of Substance, Ellis Island and The Mission. Other leading roles came in Suspect, The Dead Pool and The Big Man. However, he didn't become a major star until Schindler's List in 1993. Since then he's featured in Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace, Gangs of New York, Love Actually, Kinsey and the brilliant action film Taken. He was also seen in the big-screen version of The A Team and has several blockbusters in the pipeline.

Career: During the early 1980s, U2 gained a following through touring and releasing acclaimed records, and reached a wider audience with an appearance at Live Aid in 1985. By 1987, they were international superstars thanks to the album The Joshua Tree, which topped both the US and UK charts. In the mid-1990s, Bono devoted much of his time to writing songs for others, including Frank Sinatra and Tina Turner. He also wrote the screenplay for the movie Million Dollar Hotel. Meanwhile, U2 continue to release albums and tour around the world.