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The Edge(I)

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  • Composer
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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 & 38 nominations total

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    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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    • Spin's 100 Greatest Rock Stars Since That Was a Thing (2023)
      Spin's 100 Greatest Rock Stars Since That Was a Thing
      3.6
      TV Series
      • 2023
    • U2: Atomic City (2023)
      U2: Atomic City
      6.5
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2023
    • U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere (2023)
      U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere
      7.3
      Short
      • Guitar
      • 2023
    • U2: American Soul
      5.8
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2018
    • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
      U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
      5.9
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2017
    • U2: The Blackout (2017)
      U2: The Blackout
      6.1
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2017
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone (2014)
      U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone
      6.3
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2014
    • Hot Press: Uncovered (2014)
      Hot Press: Uncovered
      5.8
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2014
    • U2: Invisible (2014)
      U2: Invisible
      7.2
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2014
    • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
      U2: Ordinary Love
      6.6
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2013
    • U2: Even Better Than the Real Thing (Fish Out of Water Mix)
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2011
    • A Ball & A Goal (2010)
      A Ball & A Goal
      Short
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2010
    • 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)
      5.7
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2009
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Get on Your Boots (2009)
      U2: Get on Your Boots
      6.1
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2009
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, and U2 in U2: Magnificent (2009)
      U2: Magnificent
      6.8
      Music Video
      • The Edge
      • 2009

    Composer



    • U2: Atomic City (2023)
      U2: Atomic City
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere (2023)
      U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere
      7.3
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Martin Garrix Feat. Bono & The Edge: We Are the People
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Maluma: La burbuja
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • U2: Get Out of Your Own Way (2018)
      U2: Get Out of Your Own Way
      5.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (Version 2) (2017)
      U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (Version 2)
      5.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: You're the Best Thing About Me (2017)
      U2: You're the Best Thing About Me
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: The Blackout (2017)
      U2: The Blackout
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • U2: Song for Someone (Version 2) (2015)
      U2: Song for Someone (Version 2)
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Woody Harrelson and Zoe Harrelson in U2: Song for Someone (Version 1) (2015)
      U2: Song for Someone (Version 1)
      8.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • U2: Every Breaking Wave (2015)
      U2: Every Breaking Wave
      8.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2015
    • Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and U2 in U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone (2014)
      U2: The Miracle Of Joey Ramone
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • U2: Invisible (2014)
      U2: Invisible
      7.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2014
    • Bono in U2: Ordinary Love (2013)
      U2: Ordinary Love
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 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)
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009

    Music Department



    • Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Bono, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Tori Kelly, and Taron Egerton in Sing 2 (2021)
      Sing 2
      7.3
      • musician: guitar, piano (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Ellen DeGeneres in The Oscars (2014)
      The Oscars
      7.7
      TV Special
      • songs featuring
      • 2014
    • Leonard Cohen in Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
      Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man
      6.8
      • performer: Slipper Room, New York City (as Edge)
      • 2005
    • The Batman (2004)
      The Batman
      7.4
      TV Series
      • composer: The Batman Series Theme
      • 2004
    • Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, Glenn Close, Chris O'Donnell, Charles S. Dutton, and Patricia Neal in Cookie's Fortune (1999)
      Cookie's Fortune
      6.8
      • musician: guitar
      • 1999

    Videos10

    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
    Clip 0:57
    It Might Get Loud -- #3 of 5
    It Might Get Loud -- #3 of 5
    Clip 0:57
    It Might Get Loud -- #3 of 5
    It Might Get Loud -- #2 of 5
    Clip 2:52
    It Might Get Loud -- #2 of 5
    It Might Get Loud -- #1 of 5
    Clip 1:36
    It Might Get Loud -- #1 of 5
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:23
    Official Trailer

    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
    • Relatives
      • Dik Evans(Sibling)
    • 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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