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U2 have paid tribute to their long time tour manager Dennis Sheehan, who died in LA during their iNNOCENCE and eXPERIENCE tour.
Writing on the band's website, Bono explained quite what Sheehan meant to the group. "We've lost a family member, we're still taking it in. He wasn't just a legend in the music business, he was a legend in our band. He is irreplaceable."
The same sentiment was echoed by Arthur Fogel, the CEO of Global Touring at Live Nation. "With profound sadness we confirm that Dennis Sheehan, U2's longstanding tour manager and dear friend to us all, has passed away overnight. Our heartfelt sympathy is with his wonderful family."
Last night Bono also paid tribute to Sheehan on stage last night in LA.
"Last night we lost a member of our family," said Bono. "Dennis Sheehan was his name. He was U2's tour manager for 33 years. And he loved as we all do the city of Los Angeles. And he loved, as we do, the city of Los Angeles. He called the Sunset Marquis his 'home away from home'. He came to this city as a young man in the Seventies working for Led Zeppelin and in so many ways, he always thought U2 could be the next Led Zeppelin - which is of course impossible. But we did try once at his last big birthday. We turned up at his birthday dressed as Led Zeppelin.
He added: "I have to say the Edge looked pretty good with a multi-neck guitar. The bottle of Dom Perignon hanging out off Larry Mullen's hand looked a little too good I thought. That was quite something. Adam had that professorial John Paul Jones. The biggest problem was I couldn't quite fill Robert Plant's pants. Who could?"
Below: Watch U2 pay tribute to Dennis Sheehan
U2 were not the only artists to pay tribute. Questlove, the drummer and the musical architect behind The Roots also offered his thanks to Sheehan on Instagram.
Sheehan had worked for the band for over 30 years, starting at the age of 19. He had also worked with Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and Patti Smith.
It is the latest in a series of accidents and personal heartbreaks for the band. As previously reported Bono injured his hand in a serious accident before the tour could begin, Larry Mullen's father died shortly before the start and The Edge fell from the side of the stage on the opening night.
Currently the tour will move through the USA and Canada throughout June and July before returning to Europe from September to November. The band recently added a fifth night at London’s O2 Arena due to phenomenal demand. For tickets and more information, visit here.
The UK dates are as follows:
25, 26, 29, 30 October, 2, 3 November London O2 Arena
6-7 November Glasgow SSE Hydro
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