The Edge

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 129
Gender: Male
Born: August 8, 1961
Place of birth: Barking, London, England, UK
Also known as: David Howell EvansU2Dave EvansEdge

Biography

David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961), better known by his stage name The Edge (or just Edge), is an Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist of the rock band U2. A member of the group since its inception, he has recorded 14 studio albums with the band and one solo record. As a guitarist, the Edge has crafted a minimalistic and textural style of playing. His use of a rhythmic delay effect yields a distinctive sound that has become a signature of U2's music.

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