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RIP Mr. Sheehan condolences to the entire U2 family.
Just had a quick thought as I just saw the Kite thread below this one... maybe they might play that song in his honour at the next gig. U2.com does mention they will pay tribute.
Very sad news about Dennis Sheehan.
The original story that said it was Paul McGuinness is just horrible reporting. Whoever gave the go ahead for that bullshit story needs to go flip burgers at McDonalds.
No need to insult the people flipping burgers at McDonald's. At least they do their job properly. Not like the clown who reported it as Paul McGuinnes. Whoever did that isn't fit to flip burgers at McDonald's
I'm not a huge fan of the album version, but the Sidney version included as a Window In The Skies B-Side isjustalmost perfect (*minus Cate Blanchett part). Very powerful.
Here is a little video of Steve Iredale, Dennis Sheehan, and Paul McGuinness on stage at Red Rocks just before the show, June 5, 1983, from 2:18 to 2:23. All three of them look so young. Dennis was around 37 and Paul was 32.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrJ_2xf8Rg
Our deepest condolences to the extended U2 family on the sudden loss of their longtime tour manager Dennis Sheehan—our guys first knew him back in the summer of 1985, when R.E.M. played some stadium and festival dates supporting U2 in Europe. And many times over all the years since. Dennis was a consummate professional, and he totally took care of what became a huge and long lasting business; but he always maintained a goodhearted manner and kind attitude toward each person he encountered along the way. We can only imagine the grief and sadness all the U2 gang are feeling right now, and it makes us sad too. Michael Stipe added, "Dennis was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was a great friend to u2, and a great friend to us. He was a great lover of music and art. Dennis always had a smile on his face and he was always quietly in charge--he knew where everyone was-- and where everyone was going. His energy and passion will be missed."
The Guardian has a description up of last night’s tribute to Dennis from the stage in Los Angeles, where the iNNOCENCE eXPERIENCE tour rolls on. And with gratitude to all the R.E.M. HQ and touring crew employees, we all know that as Bono says: “It takes a lot to put on a show . . .”
Pastor Rick Warren praying for and with U2 before yesterday's show:
https://m.facebook.com/pastorrickwa...845120902/10153319174660903/?type=1&source=48
Shows are always great. I believe that for me the greatest experience is when the group is ready to go on and they walk out onto their stage. I generally do a countdown as we use music intros and timing is essential to them being on stage just at the right time. Then I walk out into the audience and look at people's faces. They light up. This is a big part of why I enjoy doing what I do for a living. That jubilation and happiness for those two and a half hours while the group is on stage are totally worthwhile and priceless.