David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961), better known by his stage name the Edge (or simply Edge), is a British-born 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 them as well as one solo record. The Edge's understated style of guitar playing, a signature of U2's music, is distinguished by chiming timbres, use of rhythmic delay, drone notes, harmonics, and an extensive use of effects units.
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Full name at birth | David Howell Evans
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Claim to fame | Guitarist for U2
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Date of birth | 8 August 1961
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Place of birth | Barking Maternity Hospital, Essex, England
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Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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Net worth | $340,000,000 USD
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High school | Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin, Ireland
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