Let's take a second to give Edge all the credit he deserves

[Canadiens1131]

Wow, what we heard pre-tour about the band using less backing tracks sure turned out to be true, so far anyway.

Let's take a moment between comparing Elevation and Vertigo tours, and the whole rest of the debates, to remember how damn cool the Edge is and how he is really, really stepping it up this tour (in my opinion anyway).

Revamped Fly, especialy the solo with some new bends and such, the COBL intro, no-backing-guitar All Because Of You, good lord his voice is better than ever as well.

Thanks Edge

 

[xana dew]

U2's MVP

 

[rastacruz]

{{{Edge}}}
can't wait to see you tear the Electric Co. a new one next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[OffAxis]

 

[nathan1977]

I read somewhere that during one song on Zoo TV (not New Year's Day) Edge was playing lead guitar, singing backing vox, and playing keyboard...WITH HIS FEET (due to patches).

Gives clarity to why Bill Flanagan said that the band was fighting in the rehearsals up to Zoo TV b/c the only way they could reproduce the album was if Edge played a different instrument with each of his appendages.

I guess he figured out how...

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

Watching the man from the front row Saturday night, it's evident how much he puts into his performance.

He's amazing!

 

[bonoed]

no one on earth is like The Edge, a gift from God. Thanks Edge for all you give us!

 

[LostAtMoon]

I think Edge has always been given the credit he deserves, but it is never too much.
Bono often says "without Edge we'd be in trouble" and he knows what he says.

 

[MsMofoGone]

Bono's description of The Edge ...
THE EDGE ...... "guitar genius" and "zen-like master" !!

My description of The Edge ...
THE EDGE ........ "AWESOME ... TOTALLY AWESOME" !!

 

[bono_man2002]

He Also Said that "Edge Is A Girl With A Marstache "

 

[Diane L]

Edge is not only a guitar-playing genius, with a sound and style all his own, but he also seems to be a good man.

In his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech, he alluded to waiting for the "magic" to happen. The magic is wherever he is, wherever he goes, because he and his band mates are the ones who make it happen, always...

 

[bono_man2002]

Edge is not only a guitar-playing genius, with a sound and style all his own, but he also seems to be a good man.

I think BB King Said It Perfectly "The Edge Is Like A Band on his own"

 

[thrillme]

Adam's description.

"Edge is very generous. He's always available to people, always there for other people."

 

[ayearwome]

Yes! a guitar and musical genius. A song like Electrical Storm and Mysterious Ways (or insert any song you like) says it all!

 

[Edgette]

 

[typhoon]

Edge>you

 

[dsmith2904]

No doubt. I was knocked out by Edge on the three shows I was lucky enough to see on the tour so far. Being a fan of virtuosos like Brian Setzer, I knew Edge was a good guitarist but never thought he was a get-down-on-your-knees-in-praise guitar god until these shows. I feel like for the first time in U2's career, Edge has gotten really comfortable with being a rock star and is just letting loose. He really is incredible and all of you who haven't seen Edge (and the band) yet are in for the time of your life.

As I screamed at Staples Center, "Go Edge!!!"

 

[Diemen]

Watching U2 play live gives you a whole new level of appreciation for just how freaking amazing Edge really is.

 

[Numb1075]

Edge =

 

[leeannml]

And let's not forget how DAMN good he looks strummin' that strat. YUMMMM!!! =

 

[Eliv8]

He is on fire

 

[xtihn]

the edge. is. sooooooooo. HOT.

i

 

[ultraviolet353]

Edge's guitar work in the 2 Staples' shows were so incredible, I really can't do any justice to them. These were not the best U2 shows I have seen, but I was amazed at the guitar work from Edge-maybe the best I have ever heard. Genius is an understatement.

 

[reggiethedog]

There's no questioning Edge's skills on guitar. It was kind of funny to see him standing completely motionless to play bass on 40 - as if he isn't comfortable. Or maybe it's just too heavy...

Also, did anyone get a good look at the guitar he now uses during The Fly? Black with red circles I think. Another LP? I wasn't close enough to tell.

 

[ZeroDude]

Edge>you

Edge>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Me>>You

 

[hotpepper]

You have all summed it up well.

The Edge

 

[isabelle_guns]

Wow, what we heard pre-tour about the band using less backing tracks sure turned out to be true, so far anyway.

Let's take a moment between comparing Elevation and Vertigo tours, and the whole rest of the debates, to remember how damn cool the Edge is and how he is really, really stepping it up this tour (in my opinion anyway).

Revamped Fly, especialy the solo with some new bends and such, the COBL intro, no-backing-guitar All Because Of You, good lord his voice is better than ever as well.

Thanks Edge

I completely agree and as written on my U2 review of opening night, he really took on more of the vocal load. As for the backing tracks. At first it bothered me but I went to the show knowing 100% Bono's capability lately with vocals therefor it didn't suprise me. It was the energy of everyone around me that really made the show.

 

[ZeroDude]

No doubt. I was knocked out by Edge on the three shows I was lucky enough to see on the tour so far. Being a fan of virtuosos like Brian Setzer, I knew Edge was a good guitarist but never thought he was a get-down-on-your-knees-in-praise guitar god until these shows. I feel like for the first time in U2's career, Edge has gotten really comfortable with being a rock star and is just letting loose. He really is incredible and all of you who haven't seen Edge (and the band) yet are in for the time of your life.

As I screamed at Staples Center, "Go Edge!!!"

Word

 

[Hawkmoon04]

What more can I say?

 

[adambk]

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