The Edge picks out the best protest song: “A painting of war”
The key to peaceful protest.
The Edge
The musicians that Bruce Springsteen claimed “created their own world”
The trademark of a sonic genius.
Bono names the two albums that inspired the sound of ‘Another Day’
One of U2’s early punk-derived classics.
The musician that made The Edge want to play guitar: “I wanted it to sound like that”
Turning music into a calling.
The Edge reveals the one gig that landed U2 a record deal: “It was one of our best shows”
The start of a lifetime of rock.
The artists The Edge claimed “invented” the rock band: “They were a very pivotal group”
Taking rock and roll to street level.
The U2 song they wanted to give to Frank Sinatra: “Trying to summon up the spirit”
The glitchy sound of crooners.
The U2 song The Edge said they couldn’t match: “Never as good”
That one magical take never heard again.
“A life-changing experience”: the concert that made U2 want to start a band
The root of all good rebellion.