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Dennis Sheehan
1946 - 2015
Dennis Sheehan
1946 - 2015
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BORN
1946
DIED
2015
Dennis Sheehan Obituary
"Dennis always got the band on stage, pretty much on time. We're going to make sure we do that tonight, in his memory," Live Nation's Arthur Fogel said Wednesday. "It is absolutely what he would have wanted."
Sheehan, in his late 60s, died at a Sunset Strip hotel in West Hollywood on Wednesday, a day after the band kicked off a five-night stint in the Los Angeles area.
U2 frontman Bono posted a statement on the band's website in honor of Sheehan.
"We've lost a family member, we're still taking it in," Bono wrote. "He wasn't just a legend in the music business, he was a legend in our band. He is irreplaceable."
Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Chris Reade said first responders were called around 5:30 a.m. to reports of a man in cardiac arrest. Sheehan was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Irish quartet brought its "Innocence & Experience" tour to the Forum in Inglewood on Tuesday, the first of five nights in the Los Angeles area.
"With profound sadness we confirm that Dennis Sheehan, U2's longstanding tour manager and dear friend to us all has passed away," Fogel said. "Our heartfelt sympathy is with his wonderful family."
The death in the U2 camp comes after other recent setbacks for the band. Bono crashed his bike in Central Park in New York late last year, suffering multiple injuries, including fractures to his left eye socket, shoulder blade and left elbow. Doctors called it a "high-energy bicycle accident," and the singer had surgery.
Guitarist the Edge took a less serious tumble when he fell off the stage near the end of a concert in Vancouver, where the band kicked of their tour earlier this month. The Edge later joked about the fall.
And the band's latest album, "Songs of Innocence," was met with criticism last year when it was delivered for free on iTunes by Apple and weeks later released for sale. It was nominated for best rock album at the Grammy Awards in February.
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MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
38 Entries
Jeff Capaldi
December 10, 2024
Rest in peace Big man, always enjoyed our Indians after a Misdemeanour gig.
Your rowdy roadie J. Capaldi
Kelly K
July 19, 2015
Dennis was a wonderful man. Very kind and made you feel important. He was very busy, but took time to chat and listen.
I'll never forget him or what he did for me.
Deepest sympathy to his family and the U2 family.
Rest in peace.
Good night Dennis
BC
June 8, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis Sheehan's death. All who knew him and knew of him will remember him to be a devoted manager and caring human being. Please allow the words at Philippians 4:6-7 to embrace you and comfort you during this time of sadness.
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June 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
John 3:16
Donagh Wiseman
June 3, 2015
always helpful, always honest. Always spotted the committed and regaled us with what we wanted to know. Late night, NYC, Elevation Tour, Tried to stop me smoking, displayed his scar with much gusto:-) as he said 'we are both Donnchadhs'! the world is emptier today..... Sleep well my good man:-)
Donagh
June 2, 2015
Comfort from knowing that God feels for us when we suffer.Zechariah 2:8.
June 2, 2015
When I count my blessing in my life. Dennis , you
were very high on my list. You made a huge impact & I will give to others as you gave to me. Lots of care & kindest & by just being yourself. God please take care of my friend. He was one of your earth Angels.
G J.
June 1, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you all peace in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.
Karen Bishop
June 1, 2015
Your cousin Anne Elizabeth Gilsenan will be waiting with her arms open wide when you join her in heaven. God bless
Irish £1 Punt - 1989
Harvindar Singh
May 31, 2015
...my deepest condolences to the Sheehan and U2 Family - I still keep in my wallet the Irish £1 Punt in my wallet that you gave me - and yes it has brought me luck many times, thank you Dennis...
...RIP my friend - memories are the only sanity that can assure us...
- Harvindar Singh (Auckland, New Zealand)
May 31, 2015
...my deepest condolences to the Sheehan and U2 Family - I still keep in my wallet the Irish £1 Punt in my wallet that you gave me - and yes it has brought me luck many times, thank you Dennis...
...RIP my friend - memories are the only sanity that can assure us...
- Harvindar Singh (Auckland, NZ)
Edward & Deborah V
May 30, 2015
God Looked Around His Garden
God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He saw the road was getting rough
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
william dooley
May 30, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 29, 2015
I give my codolonces to the band and the family.
A R
May 29, 2015
My condolences to the Sheehan family and friends. Please know that he was filled with a deep love and pride Tuesday night. Although he was not physically on stage his spirit was and it was beautiful and he was fullfilled.
May 29, 2015
Sheehan Family,
Our condolences go ou to the Shehan Family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family, the Band and Friends around the world. May his awesome memories bring peace in your hearts. May the God who gives peace be with all of you--RO.15:33
James Woodson
May 28, 2015
We express our condolences to the Sheehan family, many friends and fans. May you find comfort in your many fond memories together, God's promise to undo all tragedy and the words of the greatest man who ever lived: "Two sparrows sell for a coin of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's knowledge. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows." (Matt 10:29-31)
Greg W
May 28, 2015
In 1997 I cold-called the Four Seasons in NY to see if the band were staying there, I asked for Dennis Sheehan. They gave me his mobile, he answered. I asked where the after-party was and if I could come hang out, he said he did not know, in a friendly way. Which was nice, because he could just as easily told be to go pound sand.
Anna Reynolds
May 28, 2015
To Luke & Tess, your dad was one of a kind, those who actually knew him personally will never forget him, heartbroken for ye, dungarvan will miss his wit, humour and decency, I certainly will.
May 28, 2015
So sorry to hear about Dennis. I met him in the 1990s - the nicest gentleman!
May 28, 2015
My condolences on your loss. May God almighty comfort you, strengthen you and give you all the peace of mind that surpasses all thinking. Phillipians 4:6,7
Moss
May 28, 2015
May our compassionate God grant peace and comfort to Dennis' family. (Psalm 83:18)
Janet Hodgins-Lewis
May 28, 2015
My deepest sympathies to those he loved. Dennis was a very good friend of mine and my family back when he was managing Stone The Crows and the Sex Pistols.... He taught me a lot in my teenage years and was always a gentleman and a dear friend. We lost touch over the years and I'm sorry about that. We owned the Holiday Inn in Dearborn Michigan were he used to stay with us. Rest in Peace my friend...
May 28, 2015
I would like to offer my deepest condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Holmes
May 28, 2015
My condolences go out to all the family and friends- U2. He was a talented man who will be missed. May fond memories be held close along with the hope of seeing our dear loved ones again soon. Acts 15:24
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
May 28, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Adrian Barnette
May 28, 2015
We'll miss you !
Scott Chamberland
May 28, 2015
Rest in Peace
May 27, 2015
Im so sorry, how tragic. My condolences to the family.
May 27, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all,grief can be so hard,but our special memories can help us to heal.
Belinda
Lillian Duarte
May 27, 2015
My deepest sympathies go out to his entire family and his "music" family - U2. Such a great loss for everyone.
Stacy
May 27, 2015
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
G. Cooper
May 27, 2015
My sincere condolences to your family,
May you find comfort in knowing that "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress."
Dawn
May 27, 2015
RIP Mr. Sheehan. You were so obviously loved.
brian sedore
May 27, 2015
my condolences sorry for the tremendous loss.
May 27, 2015
Sincere condolences to U2.
May 27, 2015
Rest in peace soon you will hear his voice
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