Brian as EDGE
The founder of U2zoo, Brian's guitar sound says it all. With the closest
possible replicated sounds of the EDGE, and a passion
for the mastery of multiple effects and the endless layers
of equipment, Brian duplicates with precision over
twenty-five years of U2. Most importantly to Brian,
"keeping it as real as possible, energetic, very emotional, and in perspective is the key to the
success of this band."
A very humble but highly energetic musician
that has filled in for other U2 Tribute bands in the
United States. He is U2 fanatic and can't ever seem to
get enough of U2.
Band History An impressive list of previous
original bands from Philadelphia includes Mellon's Mockingbird, KBack and Urbanseed.
Influences,
aside from Edge; Jeff Buckley, Tim Reynolds (DMB), Neil Young, John
Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers), David Gilmore (Pink
Floyd)
Favorite U2 Album
Rattle & Hum ("It is so LIVE!")
Current Listening
(Other than U2) Jeff
Buckley, Cure
(Standing on a Beach-Singles), The Fixx,
Psychedelic Furs, Charlie Parker
Brian's Guitar & Effects Collection encompasses many of "Edge's"
guitars which he has used for over 29 years on tour with
U2. Like "Edge", Brian has always preferred the
real non reissue vintage guitars for superior tone
quality and reliability.
"I am just so fortunate to have the Best Guitar Repair
Technician on the Planet,
Jim Eannelli, Guitar
Wizard, has played with the Bodean's, Violent Femmes, and
many other greats.
Jim works on my vintage
guitars as needed as I beat them up pretty bad show
after show, he always brings back their
personalities."
My Vintage Guitars
I use @ every show
- 1975 Fender
Stratocaster (Black)
- 1977 Fender
Stratocaster (Blond)
- 1978 Fender
Stratocaster (Sunburst)
- 1976 Gibson
Explorer
- 1980 Gibson
Les Paul Standard Goldtop
- 1966 Gretsch
Country Gentleman
