The Edge
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The Edge | ||
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Background information | ||
Birth name | David Howell Evans | |
Born | August 8, 1961 (age 46) in London, England |
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Type(s) of music | Rock | |
Occupation(s) | Musician | |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Bass guitar | |
Years active | 1976 - present | |
Label(s) | Island (1980-2006) Mercury (2006-present) |
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Associated acts |
U2 | |
Website | U2.com | |
Notable instrument(s) | ||
Gibson Explorer, Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul |
David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961 in London, England), more widely known as The Edge, is an English-born musician. He is known best as the guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist for the Irish rock band U2.