The Edge

Acting

Born: 1961-08-08
From: Barking, London, England, UK
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.5

Also Known As

David Howell EvansU2Dave EvansEdge

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article The Edge licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & Nominations2 won Β· 2 nominated

πŸ† Won

Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class

2022
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Song

Ordinary Love

2014
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Original Song

The Hands That Built America

2003
πŸ† Won

Officer of the Order of Liberty

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