{"id":1077,"date":"2013-06-07T11:44:08","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T17:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/u2act.com\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2014-01-19T10:35:01","modified_gmt":"2014-01-19T16:35:01","slug":"u2-the-edge-impressive-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/u2act.com\/blog\/u2-the-edge-impressive-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Edge of U2"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Edge of U2 … I recently read an article<\/a> about him, his U2 career, his style, his gear and more. At the end of the article were a good amount “Edge hater” comments,\u00a0some comparing The Edge with Eric Clapton. Really?<\/p>\n

Not that he needs me to defend him, but naturally I had to respond! Here is my response…<\/p>\n

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For the Edge haters …<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Record sales exceeding 150 million worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u2022 More than 80 awards including 22 Grammy\u2019s (more than any other artist).<\/p>\n

\u2022 The highest-attended tour in music history with over 7.2 million tickets sold.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The largest grossing tour in music history with $736 million in ticket sales exceeding the Rolling Stones “Bigger Bang” tour by $178 million.<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 tours in the top 40 highest-grossing concert tours: http:\/\/bit.ly\/11m8lLw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 In 2005, U2 were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.<\/p>\n

\u2022 U2 is ranked as the 21st highest-selling music artist in the USA with 51.5 million certified units by the RIAA.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked U2 at number 22 in its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Eight U2 songs appear on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time<\/a>“, with “One” placed the highest at number 36<\/p>\n

\u2022 U2 have released 12 studio albums. Five U2 albums were ranked on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time<\/a>.” The Joshua Tree placed the highest at number 27.<\/p>\n

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Like him or not, give credit where credit is due!<\/h2>\n

Comparing The Edge to Clapton is like comparing George Harrison to Chet Atkins. Apples and Oranges. Different players, techniques and styles.<\/p>\n

The Edge is a great player and songwriter. He uses technology masterfully to sculpture guitar soundscapes. And, along with his mates, has crafted timeless hits that are loved worldwide.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below.<\/p>\n

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