The Edge acts more often as a backing vocalist than lead vocalist at U2 's performances .
David Howell Evans ( born 8 August 1961 ) , more widely known by his stage name The Edge ( or just Edge ) , McCormick ( 2006 ) , p. 21 is an Irish musician , songwriter and singer best known as the guitarist , keyboardist , backing and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band U2 .
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