Happy birthday! The Edge turns 64 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 64 on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
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U2 guitarist The Edge is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist The Edge has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

The Edge, a cultural icon

Born David Howell Evans in Barking on August 8, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. The Edge's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little The Edge hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for the Edge as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.

Happy Birthday, The Edge, you're the best!

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