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Dave Evans of the rock band U2 ("With or Without You") is 59 years old today.

Evans, better known by his stage name the Edge (or simply Edge) is a British-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 14 studio albums with them as well as one solo record. The Edge's understated style of guitar playing, a signature of U2's music, is distinguished by chiming timbres, use of rhythmic delay, drone notes, harmonics, and an extensive use of effects units.

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page called him a "sonic architect"

As a member of U2, the Edge has won 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Drummer Rikki Rockett of the hard rock band Poison ("Every Rose Has Its Thorn") is 59 years old today.

Poison, initially named Paris, was formed in 1983, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and consisted of lead vocalist Bret Michaels, guitarist Matt Smith, bassist Bobby Dall and drummer Rikki Rockett. The band has sold more than 45 million records worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone.

In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling throat cancer. In July 2016, he reported that he is now cancer-free. ... See MoreSee Less

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Singer Airrion Love, co-founder of the Stylistics ("You Make Me Feel Brand New,") is 71 years old today.

Great history of the Stylistics at Soultracks (read below).

One of my most favorite groups of all time! ... See MoreSee Less

Our Birthday tribute to Airrion Love of the Stylistics

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Happy Birthday to Airrion Love, co-founder of the Stylistics, born October 8, 1949. Love has been with the Stylistics since the beginning, his rich baritone gracing such songs as "You Make Me Feel Bra...

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