The Edge

The Edge was born on August 8, 1961 in Barking, England. Born Dave Evans, he is the guitarist and backing vocalist for the popular rock band U2. He has also been involved with philanthropic groups like Music Rising.
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🎂 The Edge - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, The Edge is 62 years, 8 months and 12 days old. The Edge will celebrate 63rd birthday on a Thursday 8th of August 2024. Below we countdown to The Edge upcoming birthday.

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Popular As The Edge
Occupation Guitarist
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 8, 1961 (Barking, England)
Birthday August 8
Town/City Barking, England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

The Edge’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

The Edge was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

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About

Born Dave Evans, he is the Guitarist and backing vocalist for the popular rock band U2. He has also been involved with philanthropic groups like Music Rising.

Before Fame

He answered an advertisement with his brother at Mount Temple Comprehensive School to join the band that later became U2.

Trivia

In 2011, Rolling Stones listed him as #38 on their list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Family Life

He married his high school girlfriend Aislinn O'Sullivan on July 12, 1983; after their divorce in 1996, he married professional Dancer and Choreographer Morleigh Steinberg on June 22, 2002. He has five children.

Associated With

He and Bono, U2's lead singer, combined to form the band in 1976 alongside Bassist Adam Clayton and Drummer Larry Mullen, Jr.

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