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The Edge(I)

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  • Composer
  • Music Department
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The Edge at an event for The Ghost Writer (2010)
Follows David Letterman as he joins U2 musicians Bono and The Edge for a concert performance during his first visit to Dublin.
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Bono & the Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023)
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One of the most instantly recognizable and influential guitarists in rock history, The Edge was born David Howell Evans, in Barking, Essex, in 1961. When he was two years old the family moved to Dublin. During his childhood he learned how to play the guitar and the piano. In 1978, the Edge became the guitarist and keyboardist of U2. The Edge is still in the group, who have conquered the world for nearly 30 years.
BornAugust 8, 1961
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BornAugust 8, 1961
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 28 wins & 37 nominations total

Photos128

Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Bono, The Edge, and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
The Edge and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
The Edge and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
The Edge and U2 in U2: PopMart Live from Mexico City (1997)
Bono, Adam Clayton, Davis Guggenheim, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in From the Sky Down (2011)
Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in From the Sky Down (2011)
Davis Guggenheim and The Edge in From the Sky Down (2011)
Elvis Costello, Bono, The Edge, and U2 in Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... (2008)

Known for:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York (2002)
Gangs of New York
7.5
  • Soundtrack("The Hands That Built America (Theme from Gangs of New York)")
  • 2002
Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman, Val Kilmer, and Chris O'Donnell in Batman Forever (1995)
Batman Forever
5.4
  • Soundtrack("Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me")
  • 1995
Idris Elba in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Ordinary Love")
  • 2013
Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Moulin Rouge!
7.6
  • Soundtrack("Elephant Love Medley")
  • 2001

Credits

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Actor

  • Martin Garrix Feat. Bono & The Edge: We Are the People (Martin Garrix Remix)
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • Martin Garrix Feat. Bono & The Edge: We Are the People
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • U2: American Soul
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
    U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • U2: The Blackout (2017)
    U2: The Blackout
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone (2014)
    U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Hot Press: Uncovered (2014)
    Hot Press: Uncovered
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • U2: Invisible (2014)
    U2: Invisible
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
    U2: Ordinary Love
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2013
  • U2: Even Better Than the Real Thing (Fish Out of Water Mix)
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 2) (2009)
    U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 2)
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Get on Your Boots (2009)
    U2: Get on Your Boots
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Magnificent (2009)
    U2: Magnificent
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
    Late Show with David Letterman
    • Bumped Musical Guest #3
    • Mail Answering Expert #2
    • Phone Background Music Singer #2 ...
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • U2: I Believe in Father Christmas
    • The Edge
    • Music Video
    • 2008

Composer

  • Martin Garrix Feat. Bono & The Edge: We Are the People
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • Maluma: La burbuja
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • U2: Get Out of Your Own Way (2018)
    U2: Get Out of Your Own Way
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (Version 2) (2017)
    U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (Version 2)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
    U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • U2: The Blackout (2017)
    U2: The Blackout
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • U2: Song for Someone (Version 2) (2015)
    U2: Song for Someone (Version 2)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Woody Harrelson and Zoe Harrelson in U2: Song for Someone (Version 1) (2015)
    U2: Song for Someone (Version 1)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • U2: Every Breaking Wave (2015)
    U2: Every Breaking Wave
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2015
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone (2014)
    U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • U2: Invisible (2014)
    U2: Invisible
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2014
  • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
    U2: Ordinary Love
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2013
  • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 2) (2009)
    U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 2)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 1) (2009)
    U2: I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Version 1)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2009
  • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Get on Your Boots (2009)
    U2: Get on Your Boots
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2009

Music Department

  • Ellen DeGeneres in The Oscars (2014)
    The Oscars
    • songs featuring
    • TV Special
    • 2014
  • Leonard Cohen in Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
    Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
    • performer: Slipper Room, New York City (as Edge)
    • 2005
  • The Batman (2004)
    The Batman
    • composer: The Batman Series Theme
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Glenn Close, Chris O'Donnell, Charles S. Dutton, and Patricia Neal in Cookie's Fortune (1999)
    Cookie's Fortune
    • musician: guitar
    • 1999

Videos8

It Might Get Loud -- #4 of 5
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It Might Get Loud -- #4 of 5
It Might Get Loud -- #3 of 5
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It Might Get Loud -- #3 of 5
It Might Get Loud -- #2 of 5
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It Might Get Loud -- #2 of 5
It Might Get Loud -- #1 of 5
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It Might Get Loud -- #1 of 5
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Official Trailer
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Trailer 2:01
Official Trailer
It Might Get Loud - Trailer
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It Might Get Loud - Trailer
It Might Get Loud
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It Might Get Loud

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • U2.COM
  • Alternative names
    • Edge
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • August 8, 1961
    • Barking, Essex, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Morleigh SteinbergJune 18, 2002 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Hollee
  • Other works
    Music video for Mary J. Blige: "One"
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 3 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    U2 played the former Welsh national rugby station on the first night of the 'Joshua Tree' tour on 25th July 1987. This dates was hastily arranged after a fan had organised a petition of 10,000 signatures pleading for U2 to play this venue. During the show The Edge kicked a rugby ball out into the audience after Bono had said that The Edge's father (Garvin Evans), a Welshman, had predicted that one day his son would play rugby at Cardiff Arms Park.
  • Quotes
    People always ask us if we think our songs can really change anything. And I always say that's not why we wrote the songs. We didn't write them so they would change the situation.
  • Trademarks
      Edge often wears hats to cover his receding hairline

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