The Edge (Dave Evans) - U2 Guitar Solos

[@cpa54]

That "Love Is Blindness" solo gets me every time. It always gives me chills. The emotion he puts into it is beyond belief. People can play that solo but they won't have the emotion Edge has when he plays it.

[@unymirless8760]

he is not just playing solos, he is making his guitar sing and sometimes even cry, with that beautiful sonic sound!!

[@MadeOfCrazyWood]

a guitar solo isn't about how hard it is to play but how good it sounds.. To me allmost every solo reachs into my soul.

[@lauremalleval5816]

Un grand musicien n'est pas que juge sur de la technique! Il y a des tas de guitaristes très techniques mais insipides à écouter! Lui se met au service de la mélodie et du son. Toujours bien placé, toujours ce qu'il faut ... ni trop ni assez... je suis musicien, depuis plus de 25 ans et c'est le seul guitariste que j'arrive à écouter des heures et des heures sans me lasser!! Au contraire d'innombrables guitaristes. C'est un créateur et à une entité unique. Rien que pour ça , c'est une légende. Bravo mon pote! Et ceux qui bavent sur le groupe, je vous conseille les divers ouvrages sur leur histoire . Vous en apprendrez beaucoup, et vous aurez une autre vision de ce groupe à la longévité inégalée. Et vous saurez pourquoi en lisant leur histoire. Le seul groupe qui me fait rêver et qui donne envie à tout musicien qui débute. Pour l'éternité!

[@ergonomiesolcomp5501]

Tout à fait d'accord c'est d'ailleurs grâce à the edge que je suis moi-même guitariste.il est un génie créatif, un émotionnel et il ne faut pas croire que son jeu dit minimaliste soit un manque de technique. C'est un musicien il sert la musique, pas son ego. En réalité de très nombreux guitaristes sont influencés par lui et n'osent l'avouer. Son style, son son sont uniques et toutes mes compositions sont issues de ce style de manière consciente et inconsciente

[@JakkuHunter]

Love is Blindness must have one of the most orgasmic solos ever played

[@fucktheyuppies]

When he was recording the song, he actually played so hard that the strings started snapping one by one (which you can hear on the finished track on the record)

[@noradosmith]

Izzy Halloween that tone he achieves is wonderful

[@onesong2001]

I'm so glad I'm not involved in your sex-life.

[@jonnnyren6245]

There are so many great guitarists in our time. But nothing will match The Edge in how his guitar solos impacted me. I grew up listening to his guitar solos as a way for my late Dad to get me to sleep. My Dad would play the guitar solo of I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and With or Without You before I go to sleep. Like a lullaby. At 28, I still listen to them as a means to keep me calm, to get me to sleep, and to relax while driving. The Edge's guitar solos catches your soul, it really does.

[@light106year6]

The edge was self thought and invented a style and soundthat was so crucial in making his band after 40 years probably the greatest ever , my condolences to his haters but you have my deepest sympathies

[@solorgana]

Every "Top Whatever" always leaves The Edge out. Maybe he doesn't have a lot of them but the one's he does have is like a knife in to your heart. You feel and hear him.

[@jovanreid6782]

He can't play. Simple as that.

[@onesong2001]

@@jovanreid6782 He can. It's just that you've never drunk enough beer to appreciate him. 🤣

[@TribalKatz]

I love the way he solos, because he proves to us all that when it comes to guitar (or any instrument), sometimes less is more. It all comes down to what SOUNDS GOOD.

[@littleandy1209]

The Edge invented his own style! Respect!

[@Markspen1974]

The way the edge incorporates the sounds in to the songs is nothing short of spectacular. simple, effective, and god damn blessed! Note perfect and soul lifting

[@tommy1990gun]

Jimmy Page about The Edge: "That's the great thing about having done this because I have so much more understanding of how he did it, and how he shapes and how he crafts. He's like a scientist, a sonic scientist."

[@flappospammo]

page hasn't played properly since the mid 70's so who cares what drugged up old hasbeen thinks ?

[@jamesreinolds3968]

dont talk shit!

[@Withcare111]

eh i do.has been?wake up.

[@cllc8020]

this man not a guitar players but a commercial asshole , he can not play more that 4/5 riff :)

[@urosmilic3613]

Diek Freo the streets intro riff is in 6/8 I think:)

[@johnbarry1965]

New years day solo is one of my favourite ever solo's.

[@u2CURE78]

Great job putting these togheter. These are some of the moments that have definitely marked my life and without a doubt, the lives of many around the world, for various generations. That's how this guitar god shared to the world that it's not just about incredible speed or ultra heavy sounds or perfect technique but rather, the most important ingredient: emotion. And he goes on, when so many that are also now legends have stopped. A true inspiration for rock lovers and guitar player aspirants.

[@anz2441]

He is an original..you can have ur shred, ill take a guy like edge. His sound connects to your soul. He paints with every note and it is indeed beautiful art.

[@ChrisR_68]

I totally agree, he is my guitar hero, he is special, he also sounds fantastic when he sings and does harmonies with Bono. I see guys who can play his stuff but it just hasn't that soul he plays with. also to add, he is the only guitarist in the band and he has a lot to fill in and does it effortlessly. the people who say he doesn't do solos and he has said if it's called for in the songs I'll do them. thanks for showing all his fantastic solos 😊

[@stevennoon5502]

Yeah arsehole

[@PrintSolution100]

Never heard such shite in all my life, he’s an effects guy not a guitarist

[@KLRGT500KR]

Love is blindness (Zoo TV) Until the end of the world (Zoo TV) Bullet the blue sky (Zoo TV) Mysterious ways (Elevation) Please (Pop Tour) These three solos are enough to see the reason why The Edge ALWAYS consistently is placed in the very top 10 or 20 of the greatest rock and roll guitarists of all times. He was ranked #14 by L.A. times most recently. It is not about the most technical guitarist, but the greatest guitarists are the one's who can really convey the emotions and spirit of the song through solos and riffs the most melodically. Just like the greatest vocalists of all times, are not even close to being technically the greatest, but their ability to put their emotions and ability to connect with the listener is what makes them great.

[@raywilson8583]

YES, and this list still leaves out such brilliant solos as on "Unknown Caller". The version live at Wembley Stadium is the best.

[@Sickofsociety1]

Back in the day he sounded like no one else. He wasn't flashy or overdriven or "in your face". He wasn't in it for how fast he could play or how much whammy bar he could use. He was the right guitarist for the right band creating the right notes for each song he played.

[@dovemaarika1668]

nah. cant believe he was in it might get loud XD enjoy ya shit band.

[@beviaart]

One of the best musical composers in history. Apart from the guitar playin..im talking musically. Plus then the effects and his style is so unique. Truly an amazing musician.

[@Markspen1974]

To all u2/edge haters, this guy Always plays rifts and notes relevant to the song playing every note perfectly! It's irrelevant of the sound effects he uses, that to me makes him more of a great guitarist, exploring new sounds never standing still. A great guy and a great guitarist, keep rocking guys!

[@carlthomas3930]

'Shredding' sucks. 62 year old audiophile/musician says so. Edge doesn't shred. Shredding is like weeds. Too many. Too fast. Everywhere they shouldn't be. Edge's solos are like flowers. Perfect in form. Perfect in placement. U2 haters be damned.

[@onesong2001]

@@carlthomas3930 I agree except I would say, "Edge's solos are like flowers drawn by a five-year-old."

[@carlthomas3930]

@@onesong2001 and we all love flowers drawn by 5 year olds. On a different note, as much as I like The Police, when it comes to soloing, Andy Summers should have never had access to the crayons.

[@u2ZOOTV2]

Love Is Blindness has my favorite guitarsolo of all time! Great vid!

[@Macconator2010]

He isn't great based on skill, he is great based on creativity and originallity

[@foxhound9673]

There needs to be a love button, I can honestly say that i never wanted to play guitar until this man showed me that you can paint with it, thank you for this vid it brought back alot of great memories for me

[@davesommers2]

This just goes to show you that you don't have to have the fastest fingers in the world to be a great guitarist. Harmony, creativity, timing and innovation are enough to label this rocker one of the greats. Thanks for this incredible montage of classic footage of The Edge in his element.

[@nianfiedler5291]

I always say - I can listen to Eddie Van Halen for 30 days and feel nothing, I can listen to the Edge for 30 seconds and feel everything.

[@oliverwilliams870]

The Fly is absolutely great. Especially live.

[@teamilkandtwosugars]

The definition of simple but effective.

[@oliversweeney9586]

Disagree. It’s really not at all simple. Otherwise everyone would be doing it.

[@teamilkandtwosugars]

@@oliversweeney9586 or perhaps the easier answer being a vast majority don't fancy directly copying a very specific and identifiable way of combining effects and playing and just becoming an Edge-soundalike?

[@TheJoedad]

I can't believe how brilliant and beautifully edited a collection this is ! :)

[@KLRGT500KR]

"The Edge is a guitar sonic genius" I am not saying that. JIMMY PAGE said that!

[@masudtv]

KLRGT500KR he said "sonic architect" in the documentary "It Might Get Loud"

[@KLRGT500KR]

Love is blindness (Live from Sydney) is exactly why The Edge is one of the best guitarist of all times. There is no one out there that can play a solo that convey the emotion of the song (The Edge's divorce in 1990) so well). He was ranked #24 best guitarist of all times and has won regularly "Orville Gibson best guitarist" award.

[@nianfiedler5291]

I agree wholeheartedly. The interesting thing is that song is actually about violent extremists blinded by their beliefs. Woven into the breakdown of Edge’s marriage. Truly astounding

[@j.bv.n.3577]

Yes sir,from argentina

[@DaveJ6515]

I totally fell in love with the solo in New Year’s Day in 1984 at the Entertainment Center in Perth, WA. I still think that’s a real masterpiece, possibly their best song in the 80’s and their absolute best with Miss Sarajevo.

[@brauderarjmanrod2120]

The Edge uno de los mejores guitarristas,ropiendo todo esquema y utilizando la tecnologia para asi lograr un ritmo unico e inigualable.

[@MGPMusic81]

Incredible feeling

[@elmoberfel]

One of the things that first attracted me to U2 was the sound of the guitar playing. I don't give a damn how the Edge achieves that sound or whether others think he's a great guitarist or not. I just want him to keep on doing what he's doing because what he does is so damned appealing to my musical soul! I love his sound and never tire of it. And in "my opinion", one of the best "guitar artists" out there today is the relatively unknown Steuart Smith. You need to see and hear him perform away from the Eagles, like his recent tour with Rodney Crowell, to realize it. The Eagles suppress him because they don't want him to steal their thunder and damage their egos. His good buddy Rodney lets him fly.

[@deborahannterrell]

just The Edge for my musical soul. im so spoiled by him, i get angry wwhen i dont hear his voice singing. i been playing u2 music for months now just bc of Edge

[@104rubendario]

Love is blindnes....wow!!!! ... so fucking good !!!

[@irmarojas88]

En Bullet the blue sky..se pasa encerio..que idolo

[@MedalionDS9]

Ive always loved Please's live outro... So underrated

[@veg1024]

Thank you for posting this collection - I went looking for it, and here it is!! These are some big moments in some big concerts.

[@internetpeople6113]

Edge is not technically savvy or lightning fast. What he has done is create a new genre. He is a pioneer of a new sound. In that sense, he is just as commendable as more technically advanced guitarists.

[@kristianduff7775]

More impressive, actually.

[@godlovesU2ANDYOUTOO]

The Edge, is born whit a guitar in hands. Hier first words where, where is my guitar 😉😂😂👍👍👍👍👍. The best guitar virtuoos off all times. Thx my beloved Dave .

[@lisamarie656]

This is really cool listening to them all together. Sometimes I think I take them for granted! Thanks!

[@docelvis01]

this reminds why i started to play drums and guitar... and what makes me a U2 fan a long time ago. powerful indeed. that love is blindness solo always makes me shiver... that kind of feedback sound... distorted, crunched bassy, bit of wahpedal... delay... and the studio version of unknown caller is hard to top. even if edge may not be the best guitarplayer in the world - his technique and soundscapes are absolutely unique! btw, this is a nice setlist...

[@swarmmaster]

I know it's a short sample...but one that gets rigth into my heart & soul and often brings me to tears is the solo from "One" from the Live At Slane Castle video. Unfreakingbelieveable.

[@rossmrmojorisin9579]

every time I here one of this ginuses solos the hair on my arms raises up...wow fuckin amazing musical legacy.......

[@Tokiofritz]

Evans' guitar playing has its own identity, same with Bono's voice and Mullen's drums. Adam Clayton is basically the lucky bastard that's just along for the ride.

[@KarlKeesel]

Tokiofritz nobody play the bass like adam... he had a very deep sound and a lot of groove in his playing

[@Tokiofritz]

Karl Keesel Yes, bass guitars tend to have a deep sound.

[@jp_0118]

Adam's bass lines have a sort of classic, almost Motown feel to them

[@AtomicPeace]

Tokiofritz I respectfully diaagree. Adam is not a virtuosic but a lot of his bass lines are classics.

[@catrionagarde4410]

I am late to the party but please... just listen to New Years Day. 😍

[@reijomusic]

Great video. I have always loved that Bullet solo from ZooTV but that 11 O'Clock solo always stuns me how beautiful all the different techniques The Edge has come together. As Jimmy Page said in It Might Get Loud 'Sonic Genius'

[@gregvinson1]

U2 are greater than their individual parts. They know this and that is why they have stayed together so long. Edges guitar on Boy through War is unique and his simplistic approach and almost maniacal attention to tone is what has made him one of rock's great innovators. For the haters, there are thousands of guys who can shred and many bands could replace their guitarist without great notice. U2 could not replace Edge. I really don't think they could replace anyone and be the live act they are. These guys started at age 16 and have done what only a handful of bands have done.

[@nicolasisaksson1175]

A real legend. Humble sonic architect.

[@MedalionDS9]

I love this about the Edge, his solos are so unlike most other "rock guitarists" out there, he creates sonic note attacks that fit a mood and harmony of the song so well in combination with his effects, delay/reverb and it takes the song to a place Bono's voice otherwise cannot carry it, Edge you are THE Edge

[@danielrivero99]

There is one missing great solo: "Last Night on Earth" @ PopMart Tour.... it´s so damm good! At the end of the song!

[@JamesTheEdge14]

Awesome montage of edge! :)

[@shitoryu8]

love is solos! lots of feeling put in them.

[@Will21st]

anybody remember the 'Bullet the Blue Sky' live version from the Stay Single? By god, that was the absolute best live guitar playing and solo ever from Edge... imo.

[@compilecodebug6430]

The edge has a very unique sound. U2 has put out great music!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

" SUPERSTAR " LOVE THE EDGE.💕🎸

[@robertoc.dominguez6856]

El de Love is Blindness en Sidney es mágico. Cuando ves el concierto entero, con todas las fases del show, y ves ese final de concierto, con la canción completa y el momento del solo te deja como en trance. Y le sumaría los efectos de guitarra y el sonido que consigue en If you wear that velvet dress. Creo que solo Edge es capaz de conseguir algo así.

[@margaretsch.3609]

Sheer brilliance and these never gets old!! Even if they are vintage! Yay for video and internet technology!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

2O22..STILL ENJOYING THE GOOSEBUMPS🎸

[@craigirving4100]

All 4 are not great musos individually. Together a spiritual connection like no other. Sensational riffs that are simple yet amazing 😊

[@williammaginness6534]

The Edge has no rival

[@jorgecassinelli6854]

tan poco valorado como guitarrista pero lejos el mejor musico, temazos, discazos, solasos, todo melodias y armonias que nadie nunca pudo lograr a lo largo de tantos años como este SEÑOR MUSICO!!! POR SIEMPRE TEH EDGE

[@vivicony1]

The Edge Is Awesome!!!!

[@DIASDEMUSICA]

he holds the pick much better than other guitar heroes... he has a real fucking good right hand... and remember you really play guitar with your right hand, not the left hand (unless it´s more striking for the people) he is very good at rythm patterns.. he perfectly mutes the strings that are not sounding, not only with his right hand, but with his left hand making the sound more percussive (unless that means that it looks like he was rudimentary) So any people that never played guitar, or never tryed to sound like U2, just learn and practice, and see how underrated is this man.

[@zakarialaouira]

the greatest of all times.

[@juniorpb13]

that first one has always been my favorite by Edge..... I bought the EP when it came out in early '80s. Still have it. Great, Raw, young Edge.

[@martinfidalgo1]

Cuando el ego del artista no esta por encima del criterio musical puede conseguir piezas únicas prácticamente inigualables, desde la simpleza donde abunda el arte. Una habilidad poco común, reconocido por grandes guitarristas como dueño de un estilo propio influyente en la historia musical. Personalmente... uno de los que mas admiro.

[@MackTheMaker]

xD 0:05. Gotta love Edge rocking out on his Explorer. And you gotta love Bono's mullet!

[@guadalupebaptista9757]

Just a proof of how awesome the Edge and his music is!👌

[@jackwhite7804]

Unique band that does more than just blues rifts which is most of rock.

[@LojaMixColor]

O melhor guitarrista "gênio"

[@nbt3663]

The greatest unique sound from a great tallent.

[@denisadenise9309]

The Edge + Larry = rhythm & melody 😊

[@brianstolt3141]

My favorite musician of all time.

[@firstborn1988gorsaga]

The Edge's playing on Under a Blood Red Sky was beautiful and a real inspiration for me.

[@mjbanka17]

he has pretty good skill.. he's a very clean player.. not choppy at all.. and he has incredible rythym and timing aside from his creativity

[@coytrol]

awesome dude, greate compilation!

[@MichaelTorres-mn5lx]

For those of you that say edge can’t play guitar solos or he sucks, take a fucken hike. He brought a new sound to music. The guy can play multiple instruments at once. He can sing. Hands down, number one in my book. He’s up there with the guitar hero greats.

[@DenisFrancesconi]

Everybody always forget to mention the great solo in Gloria.

[@juramone1976]

very nice!

[@jules153]

Nice choices mate

[@katrinasjansone]

To those who don't like The Edge... Just remember, less is more and this guy proves it.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LIKE EDGE HAVE A BLOODY HEARING PROBLEM 8-))

[@indrajem7vwh]

A great guitarist doesnt need to shred all 22-24 frets on his guitar. He is defintely my guitar hero after Steve Vai. No other.

[@Derwichmusique]

Love is Blindness all the way!!!

[@acledfloyd]

One of the reasons I "liked" this video instead of the many others is that it labeled clearly what each song was from.

[@JuanHernandez-uj8mo]

The Edge Innovación Total en La Guitarra.

[@U2feels]

This is THE EDGE!

[@koolavinash]

of course he is playing for years, no wonder how hard can he play... n its his openion wat he likes to play... but for us, they make gr8 songs, n he very well sets the mood in song... so he ROCKS :)

[@lukro1116]

Not everything must be speed and shred to consider someone a great artist. His sound is somehow original, and has been a huge influence in many guitar players that came after, thats what makes him so "big". Besides, a lot of "shreders" lack of that cool surrounding vibrato, and at least he is sure to not fuck it up in the solos as some skilled guitar players sometimes do by playing super complex stuff. Even so, the edge is not even by far in my top 10 guitar players...but dont underrate him, he may has been a huge influence to some band you like

[@johnbrady54]

Exactly luk Ro Rock guitarists are not even the best guitarists in the world, the greatest guitarists don't shred, they play it and achieve unique sounds by understanding their instrument and being at one with it. Anyone who thinks Edge can't shred and thrash a guitar about because U2's music doesn't require it is living in cloud cuckoo land. Shredding and thrashing is probably the easiest and most basic form of guitar work.

[@stefanogirometti789]

i have hears a few solos on the tube of "bullet the blue sky" and they ALL are great... EEdge really got the blues.

[@bonavox11]

The Edge, Knopfler, Hendrix ... ! All the rest will be forgotten ... !!

[@Hydrostrings37]

THANK YOU. You seem to actually know about tone. The Edge is a tone master, and people seem to think that good tone and effects cover up mistakes and shit playing. I would love to see an amatuer get on his rig and sound as good.

[@danisporting7]

the one solo in chicago 2005, the with or without you solo in washington 1993 live. in studio the acrobat solo and all i want is you solo

[@alexandreribeiro3873]

This video makes me a fan of U2 haha ... i heard all the albums and i basically became a number one fan

[@Goruu-or8pu]

gr8 mix. edge is under rated

[@karloditomasso]

genuis for u2

[@workinstudio2638]

my idol

[@cacildoneto5090]

My too

[@drtmuir]

Someone said the Love is Blindness solo sounds like a dentist drill. 😂

[@nishantkorlekar1113]

So talented and hardworking David,I love ur music,so beautiful guitar work,u have brought credit to u2,my sincere regards to Bono,Larry Mullen,Adam Clayton and 2 u,keep it up.

[@paulyabe]

my brother was in a Detroit band (Barooga) that toured with U2 on their first trip to the U.S. in 1980. He responded to me that they often played 11 O'clock Tick Tock twice per set, because they had a shortage of songs to perform.

[@mikecaldwell8417]

The Edge is the primary reason U2 has been a great band. His guitar playing is the heart of this band. One reason that last 10 years of their music has been bad is because the Edge really has not produce much on the guitar anymore

[@noradosmith]

MIke Caldwell true. Part of what made achtung baby so dark was how the edge had been through a divorce. It comes through in his playing

[@bockybalboa]

It's like he is grabbing the sounds of the universe surrounding us and translates them for human ears to hear; The man is a Warlock.

[@rexramjet76]

the guy is a genius