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The Edge
The Edge is best known for The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Graham Norton Show. The Edge was born on August 8, 1961. The Edge is 65 years old (born August 8, 1961).
- Born
- August 8, 1961 (65 years old)
- Place of birth
- Barking, London, England, UK
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
- —BBC Radio 2 Piano RoomSelf - Guest Performer
- 2021This Is PopSelf (archive footage)
- 2017The Defiant OnesSelf (archive footage)
- 2015TFI FridaySelf
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Musical Guest
- 2014Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf
- 2008NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsSelf
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
- 2006Off The Record
- 1997Classic AlbumsSelf
- 1996VH1's LegendsSelf
- 1996TFI Friday
- 1994MTV Europe Music AwardsSelf - Performer
- 1992Later... with Jools Holland
- 1989The SimpsonsThe Edge (voice)
- 1984MTV Video Music AwardsSelf
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf - Honoree
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
- 1974Rockpalast
- 1964Top of the Pops
- 1963World in Action
- 1959The GrammysSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has The Edge been in?
The Edge is best known for The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Graham Norton Show.
When was The Edge born?
The Edge was born on August 8, 1961. (Barking, London, England, UK)
How old is The Edge?
The Edge is 65 years old (born August 8, 1961).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·