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The Edge

Is The Edge A-List?

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YesThe Edge is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1987

The Joshua Tree Breakthrough

Ranking Timeline

1976F$0.001M

U2 Band Formation

The Edge co-founds U2 with Bono and others in Dublin.

1980C▲▲$0.1M+$0.099M

Boy Debut Album Release

U2 releases their debut album 'Boy', gaining initial recognition in the UK and Ireland.

1987A▲▲$5M+$4.9M

The Joshua Tree Breakthrough

'The Joshua Tree' propels U2 to international superstardom, cementing The Edge's iconic guitar sound.

1991S$20M+$15M

Achtung Baby Reinvention

U2 reinvents their sound with 'Achtung Baby', maintaining relevance and innovation.

2000S$50M+$30M

All That You Can't...

The album becomes a major commercial success. It wins several Grammy Awards.

2009A$100M+$50M

No Line on the Horizon

U2 continues to release successful albums, although with diminishing returns in comparison to earlier work.

2023A$180M+$80M

U2:UV Achtung Baby Live

U2 begins a residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, performing their classic album Achtung Baby.

2026A$200M+$20M

Continuing U2 Legacy

The Edge continues to be a defining member of U2, maintaining his legendary status in rock music.

Last updated: February 25, 2026