Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 8, 1961
Place of Birth:
Barking, London, England, UK
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The Edge
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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Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | This Is Pop | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | The Defiant Ones | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | Self |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones | Self |
| 2008 | NPR Tiny Desk Concerts | Self |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show | Self |
| 2006 | Off The Record | |
| 1997 | Classic Albums | Self |
| 1994 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Self - Performer |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | The Edge (voice) |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards | Self |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self - Honoree |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1974 | Rockpalast | |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops | |
| 1959 | The Grammys | Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Presenter |
| BBC Radio 2 Piano Room | Self - Guest Performer |