[PAR] [TLE] The Edge [SEP] David Howell Evans (born 8 August 1961), better known by his stage name The Edge (or just Edge), is an English-born Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist of the rock band U2.  A member of the group since its inception, he has recorded 13 studio albums with the band as well as one solo record.  As a guitarist, the Edge has crafted a minimalistic and textural style of playing.  His use of a rhythmic delay effect yields a distinctive ambient, chiming sound that has become a signature of U2's music. [PAR] [TLE] Shag Tobacco [SEP] Shag Tobacco is the third solo album from Gavin Friday.  Once again, Friday teamed up with musician Maurice "The Man" Seezer.  Bono and The Edge contribute backing vocals on "Little Black Dress."  "The Last Song I'll Ever Sing" was dedicated "in loving memory" of Thom McGinty, The Diceman (1954-1995).
[PAR] [TLE] The Edge [ SEP ] David Howell Evans ( born 8 August 1961 ) , better known by his stage name The Edge ( or just Edge ) , is an English - born Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist , keyboardist and backing vocalist of the rock band U2 . A member of the group since its inception , he has recorded 13 studio albums with the band as well as one solo record . As a guitarist , the Edge has crafted a minimalistic and textural style of playing . His use of a rhythmic delay effect yields a distinctive ambient , chiming sound that has become a signature of U2 's music . [PAR] [TLE] Shag Tobacco [ SEP ] Shag Tobacco is the third solo album from Gavin Friday . Once again , Friday teamed up with musician Maurice " The Man " Seezer . Bono and The Edge contribute backing vocals on " Little Black Dress . " " The Last Song I 'll Ever Sing " was dedicated " in loving memory " of Thom McGinty , The Diceman ( 1954 - 1995 ) .
backing vocals on "Little Black Dress" were contributed by Bono and an English-born Irish musician who has recorded how many studio albums with U2?
backing vocals on " Little Black Dress " were contributed by Bono and an English - born Irish musician who has recorded how many studio albums with U2 ?
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