| Full Name | David Howell Evans |
| Profession | Guitarist |
| Age | 62 |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1961 |
| Birthplace | Barking, London, England, UK |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Height | 5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Religion | Christian |
| Net Worth Total | $240,000,000 |
| Annual Earnings | Pending |
| Source of Money | Guitarist |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Assets | Pending |
| Last Updated | April 2024 |
Best known for being a guitarist, The Edge was born in summer of 1961. His date of birth is August 8, 1961. He was born under Leo zodiac sign, and belongs to Baby Boomers Generation. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1961, is the Year of Ox.
He is from Barking, London, England, UK. David Howell Evans is a musician hailing from Ireland and is best known by his stage name, The Edge or simply, Edge. His international reputation largely rests on his being the lead guitarist and keyboardist for the band “U2”. He has also been a backing vocalist for the band and has even written and composed songs. He and Bono, U2’s lead singer, combined to form the band in 1976 alongside bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr.
Life & Biography
David Howell Evans, better known by his stage name The Edge (or just Edge), is a British-born Irish musician, songwriter and singer 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 13 studio albums with the band as well as 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 ambient, chiming sound that has become a signature of U2’s music. David Howell Evans was born in Barking, London, England, UK on August 8, 1961. The is currently sixty two years old. He is most famous for being a guitarist. He answered an advertisement with his brother at Mount Temple Comprehensive School to join the band that later became U2. In 2011, Rolling Stones listed him as #38 on their list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
The Edge was born on the 8th of August, 1961. Although he was born in Essex, England, he was raised in Ireland where his family had moved while he was still very young. His parents, Garvin and Gwenda Evans were originally from Llanelli, which is a coastal town in South Wales. He was the second child to be born to his parents with his elder brother being Dik.
The has not been previously engaged. 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. David Howell Evans attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin, Ireland.
Interesting Facts
1. The Edge is a Leo.
2. He has been alive for 22,907 days or 549,772 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Ox.
4. His next birthday is in
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5. The Edge is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
6. He was born in Baby Boomers Generation (1961).
7. On The’s date of birth, the number one song in America was "Tossin' And Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis.
8. The Edge primary income source is from being a Guitarist.
9. The Edge’s birth flower is Gladiolus.
10. The Edge’s nickname: David Howell Evans, The Edge, Edge
11. His birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx.
12. The’s life path number is 6.
13. His ruling planet is Sun.
Height, Weight & Age
As of today (April 26th, 2024), The Edge is exactly 62 years, 8 months, and 18 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall, and his weight is 172 lb (78 kg).
Net Worth & Salary in 2024
So how much is The Edge worth today? At the age of sixty two, the Irish guitarist has a net worth of about $240,000,000. This roughly translates to €223,200,000 euros or £194,400,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. The Edge’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Guitarist.
What is net worth?
Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.
How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.
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