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Learn the essential techniques of ‘80s guitar
By Jon Bishop published
It was the decade of big shoulder pads and formidable guitar playing, and here we have four lessons – all stylistically different – to roll back the clock...

How the Edge changed the sound of guitar playing forever: 17 guitarists share their favorite U2 moments
By Joshua M. Miller published
The likes of Tom Morello, Joe Bonamassa and Satchel still can’t find what they're looking for, but they know why the Edge rules, and just how he's shaped the sound of modern guitar

Paul McCartney’s bass and Eddie Vedder’s Telecaster break world records in Music Rising charity auction
By Matt Owen published
The event, organized by the Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, raised over $2 million in total, and saw the sale of guitars played by Rush, Radiohead, Lzzy Hale and Slash

The Edge: “Digital delay was a way for me to add coloration, dimension, additional rhythm and a certain machine-age quality”
By Joshua M. Miller published
In this exclusive interview, U2's trailblazing sonic architect recalls how 1981’s October and 1991’s Achtung Baby helped the band forge and refine their identity

Radiohead, Rush, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney and U2 auctioning off guitars for charity
By Matt Owen published
The Music Rising auction, which includes memorabilia from Slash, Lzzy Hale, Eddie Vedder and Ed O'Brien, will support musicians in the Gulf South who have been impacted by Hurricane Ida and the pandemic

Guitars played by David Gilmour, the Edge, Eddie Van Halen, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and more rake in huge figures in all-star auction
By Matt Owen published
Clapton's $625,000 Martin D-45 was the highest-selling instrument at Julien’s Auctions mammoth Icons & Idols event, closely followed by The Edge's Gibson Explorer, which went for $437,500

The Edge launches signature guitar strap to raise money for refugee women
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The U2 guitarist’s Love Welcomes strap is hand-stitched and features a morse code design

The Edge and Bono join forces with DJ Martin Garrix for EDM-flavored track, We Are The People
By Matt Owen published
The new anthem, which combines delay-drenched guitars and big electronic pads, will be this year’s official Euro 2020 song
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