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“I was just sick of the white blues rock thing. The whole mentality seemed stupid”: Why The Edge was always destined to become a different kind of guitar hero

In 1996, U2's six-string sonic experimentalist offered a frank discussion of his influences – and why he felt disillusioned with the current guitar scene

Guitar World

“12 seconds into the opening night with U2, I thought, ‘We have to do this’”: Metallica announces Sphere residency – and they’ll be spared from the issues all other guitar bands have faced so far

John Mayer, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and The Edge have all been confronted the same issue when playing at the Sphere – but it should be a smoother ride for Metallica

Guitar World

“I’m still disappointed when people hear the chorus line as ‘got to’ rather than ‘get to’”: How One rescued Achtung Baby and saved U2

Track was written in just 15 minutes

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Fit & Well

Where Quiet Breakups Make Loud Money

When complexity splits into focused businesses, the market finally sees value - spinoffs are the repeatable source of mispriced change and outsized returns.

Barchart

When Markets Peak, Catalysts Are The Only Edge That Matters

When markets peak, the only real edge comes from catalysts. Structural events that unlock value independent of the index.

Barchart

“All who believe in freedom and sense the jeopardy we Europeans now find ourselves in are not sleeping easily on this, the third anniversary of the invasion”: U2 send message of support and music to President Zelenskyy and Ukraine

Bono reads out poem by Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko

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"He's not a great keyboard player, he doesn't write great songs. His engineering and technical abilities are limited too. In fact, he knows very little about an awful lot": The Edge on Brian Eno and how he influenced his own "limited" guitar style

Best of 2024: Classic interview - U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview

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Classic interview: U2 guitarist reflects on the making of The Unforgettable Fire in 1985 interview

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“When Noel asked me to join High Flying Birds, he said I could use any of his gear. I asked if he still had the Epiphone Sheraton, and he said, ‘Yeah.’ I said, ‘OK, I’ll join’”: Gem Archer on playing with Oasis – and both Gallagher brothers’ solo projects

Possibly inspired by a dent in the head from his first guitar, the Britpop mainstay was there for the Gallaghers’ breakup and played in both their solo bands – but he’d rather have a cup of tea than talk about a reunion

Guitar World

Producer Steve Lillywhite: "For me, a powerchord is laziness", explains why The Edge only used them for one U2 song

A pet hate for the iconic XTC, Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Killers, Dave Matthews Band and Simple Minds producer – "You can get that power from something else"

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The world renowned cartoonist from Hyde who has never missed being in Private Eye for 38 years

His work has appeared in every edition of Private Eye for 38 years

Manchester Evening News

Bono & The Edge: A Sort Of Homecoming, With David Letterman: a revelatory, humanising look at U2's past and present

Disney+ documentary sees talk show legend David Letterman visit Dublin for an open-hearted look at U2's history and their hunger to explore new horizons

Louder

U2, Songs of Surrender review: These elevator muzak versions of past hits are a faux-hipster slog

Most of these lo-fi reimaginings only make you miss the original more

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‘Bono & The Edge’: Odd but interesting special teams U2 duo with cranky David Letterman

As the musicians show off Dublin and perform beautiful reimaginings of their hits, their funny fan provides some levity — and a big finish.

The Independent UK

In unusual step, U2 reinterprets 40 of its best-known songs

In reimagining 40 of its best-known songs in new recordings, U2 considered how many fans experience the music: through earphones connected to a device in their pockets

Tribune News Service

Bono, The Edge, Letterman a power trio in new doc

LOS ANGELES — During the upcoming documentary “Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, With Dave Letterman,” the talk-show icon sits across from Bono, peering at the rock star in wonderment.

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