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Richard G. " Dik " Evans (born 1957) is an Irish musician. He is a co-founder and guitarist of the band Virgin Prunes, and a co-founder and early guitarist of the band that later became U2. He is the older brother of U2 guitarist The Edge .
Mar 13, 2023 · The group's other early guitarist was Dik Evans, brother of the Edge, who quit after about a year and a half. It took U2 a little while to break out. Bertrand Guay/Getty Images. A big turning point for the group, still known as the Hype, came in the form of a talent competition in Limerick, Ireland, to be held on St. Patrick's Day 1978.
David Howell Evans, better known as the Edge, is an Irish musician and songwriter. He is the lead guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist of the rock band, U2. A guitarist of astonishing versatility, he is known for his low-key playing style, stripped-down guitar riffs with delay effects and reverb.
Richard “Dik” Evans was a founding member of the Virgin Prunes and guitarist with the band from 1977 until 1984. He later formed Kid Sisters with singer Debbie Skhow. After a line up change they continued as Screech Owls (’88 – ’96).
Apr 18, 2024 · Richard G. Dik Evans (born 1957) is an Irish musician. He is a co-founder and guitarist of the band Virgin Prunes, and a co-founder and early guitarist of the band that later became U2. He is the older brother of U2 guitarist The Edge.
Dik Evans was officially phased out of the band with a farewell concert at the Presbyterian Hall in Sutton on 4 March. During the show, which featured the group playing cover songs as the Hype, Dik ceremonially walked offstage.
The Virgin Prunes were founded in 1977 by vocalists Guggi (né Derek Rowen), Gavin Friday (né Fionan Hanvey) and Dave-iD Busaras, guitarist Dik Evans (brother of U2 's The Edge ), bassist Strongman (Trevor Rowen, brother of Guggi) and drummer Pod (Anthony Murphy). [2]
The Virgin Prunes, which meant ‘outsiders’, comprised: Gavin Friday (Fionán Hanvey) and Guggi (Derek Rowen) on lead vocals, Strongman (Trevor Rowen, Guggi’s brother) and Dik (Richard Evans, brother of David Evans aka U2’s ‘The Edge’) on guitars, Pod (Anthony Murphy) and then Mary d’Nellon (David Kelly) on drums and Dave-Id ...
Just before U2 made its assault on music history, guitarist Dik Evans jumped ship to form the Virgin Prunes.
David Howell Evans, otherwise known by his stage name The Edge/Edge is a British-born Irish musician, songwriter and singer best known for his position as lead guitarist of the rock band U2....
