Born: August 8, 1961

His brother (Dik) was a member of the band before it officially became U2

He and his brother built his first guitar

Dubbed "the Edge" by Bono because of the shape of his chin

During a brief period in 1982, he had a hard time with the idea of being a Christian and a "rock star". He took a few weeks to decide if he could do both. Rather than lobbying on behalf of the group, Bono told him to "follow his heart". Edge took Bono's advice and the music world has been reaping the benefits ever since

His divorce from his wife (Aislinn O'Sullivan) inspired much of the darker feel of the Achtung Baby album

Edge's father was a heating and lighting engineer

Played bass during the recording of "40" for the War album

Is married to the principle choreographer from the Zoo TV tour - Morleigh Steinberg (She performed the belly dance during "Mysterious Ways")

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