# The other members of U2 would love to trade places with The Edge

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-other-members-of-u2-would-love-to-trade-places-with-the-edge/
- Published: 2026-11-15T04:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T04:20:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Louder
- Original article: https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/id-like-to-live-in-your-head-for-a-while-i-think-i-could-learn-a-lot-of-stuff-the-other-members-of-u2-would-love-to-trade-places-with-the-edge
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Bono and Mullen Jr would swap places with The Edge.
- Clayton said he is happy in his role.
- The band described its four members as one artist.

## Summary

At a Q&A promoting U2’s 16th album, *Carnaval De Luz*, Bono and Larry Mullen Jr said they would like to trade places with guitarist The Edge. The exchange highlighted the bandmates’ respect for his musical and intellectual perspective, while bassist Adam Clayton said he was happy in his own role.

Bono said the four members together make up “one artist”, reflecting how they see their shared contribution to U2’s long career. The band also recalled memorable performances: The Edge singled out playing “Where the Streets Have No Name” at Dublin’s Croke Park during the 360° Tour as a peak moment.

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