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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

Rory Gallagher beats U2 and Thin Lizzy to be voted Ireland’s Greatest Music Artist
By Matt Owen published
The bestowing of the award coincides with a number of upcoming releases that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gallagher's seminal self-titled debut album

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

U2's The Edge discusses his approach to gear, songwriting and solos on The Joshua Tree in this classic 1987 Guitar World interview
By Joe Bosso published
"I will never play without effects, because they're too much a part of what I do as a player. I rely on being creative with sound"

U2's the Edge gifts 10-year-old superfan a signed guitar on live TV
By Sam Roche published
The guitarist likely made young Noah Rafferty's Christmas, and possibly his entire childhood
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