The Edge

The Edge

Irish rock musician
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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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The Edge was born on Tuesday, 8 August 1961 in Barking Maternity Hospital, Essex, England. His full name at birth was David Howell Evans. He is best known as a guitarist. Edge's country of citizenship (nationality) is Irish. The attended high school at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin, Ireland. His religion is listed as Christian. He is 5' 10" (178 cm) tall with a slim build. He has dark brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $340,000,000 US dollars. The Edge is 63 years old and his zodiac star sign is Leo.

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David Howell Evans
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Guitarist for U2
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8 August 1961
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Barking Maternity Hospital, Essex, England
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5' 10" (178 cm)
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$340,000,000 USD
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High school
Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin, Ireland
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