# The “incredible” singer The Edge was always thrilled to work with

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-incredible-singer-the-edge-was-always-thrilled-to-work-with/
- Published: 2026-07-26T05:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-28T00:44:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/incredible-singer-the-edge-was-always-thrilled-to-work-with/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- The Edge praised Jeff Buckley’s exceptional voice and talent.
- U2 were admirers of Buckley’s album *Grace*.
- Buckley’s death ended a highly promising career.

## Summary

The article recalls The Edge’s admiration for Jeff Buckley, whom he described as an “incredible” singer with exceptional talent. It highlights the impact Buckley had on U2, showing how the late musician’s brief career continued to resonate with major artists.

The Edge said U2 were fans of Buckley’s 1994 album *Grace* and that he had encountered him several times in New York, including at the small Sin-é venue where Buckley performed solo. Buckley died in 1997 aged 30, and The Edge said he had been looking forward to hearing the singer’s next record.

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