Legacy of The Edge
Artists and genres The Edge directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Death AngelartistDeath Angel is a Filipino-American thrash metal band from Daly City, California, initially active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2001. They have released nine studio albums, two demo tapes, one box set and three live albums. The band has gone through several lineup changes, leaving guitarist Rob Cavestany as the only constant member; he and vocalist Mark Osegueda are the only members who appear on all of their studio albums.
Man ManartistMan Man is an American experimental rock band from Philadelphia currently based in Los Angeles. Lead singer, songwriter, and lyricist Honus Honus is accompanied by a group of multi-instrumentalist musicians and vocalists.
Roy Orbisonartist
Tina Turnerartist
Martin Garrixartist
Johnny Cashartist
Ronnie Woodartist
Holger CzukayartistHolger Schüring, known professionally as Holger Czukay, was a German musician who co-founded the krautrock group Can. Described as "successfully bridg[ing] the gap between pop and the avant-garde", Czukay also created early important examples of ambient music, explored "world music" well before the term was coined, and was a pioneer of sampling.
JAY-ZartistShawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of all time. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest music artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
Rihannaartist
Michael Brookartist
Sinéad O'ConnorartistSinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, also known as Shuhada' Sadaqat, was an Irish singer, songwriter, and activist. During her musical career, which encompassed several hit records and artist collaborations, O'Connor drew attention to issues such as child abuse, human rights, racism, and women's rights. She was also known for her outspoken public image, openly discussing her spiritual journey, activism, socio-political viewpoints, and struggles with mental health.
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Jimmy Pageartist
Jack Whiteartist
Jonny Bucklandartist
Clutching at StrawsartistClutching at Straws is the fourth studio album by the British neo-prog band Marillion, released on 22 June 1987. It was the last album with lead singer Fish, who left the band in 1988, and is a concept album.
Aviv Geffenartist
Yossi Fineartist