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On November 12, 2013, it was announced that Oseary would be replacing Paul McGuinness as manager of U2 in a $30 million deal which would see Live Nation buy both Maverick and U2's management company Principle Management. McGuinness was quoted as saying "I have long regarded Guy Oseary as the best manager of his generation, and there is no one ...
After Bono's recovery, U2 resumed the 360° Tour in August 2010 with legs in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, during which they began to play new, unreleased songs live. [281] By its conclusion in July 2011, U2 360° had set records for the highest-grossing concert tour ( US$736 million ) and most tickets sold for a tour (7.3 million).
McGuinness first met U2 at a Dublin gig on 25 May 1978 where they were supporting the Gamblers. Following this meeting, McGuinness became U2's manager, having been introduced to the band by Bill Graham, a journalist with Hot Press magazine. He founded Principle Management Limited on 29 March 1984. [5]
Over his more-than-40-year career, he’s pioneered new ways to sign and develop some of the world’s most successful acts, such as Jay Z, Elton John, Queen, U2, and so many more.
Nine months after U2 wrapped its 40-date residency at Sphere, the veteran Irish rock band is back at the dome-shaped venue just off the Las Vegas Strip.. Well, sort of. “V-U2” is a new concert ...
]: U2 record their first demo tape at Keystone Studios, Dublin. [16] Paul McGuiness (pictured in 2010) became manager of the band in 1978. 25 May 1978: Paul McGuinness agrees to become U2's manager. [17] 9 September 1978: U2 play in support of The Stranglers at the Top Hat Ballroom, their biggest gig to date. They are paid £50.
Dan Russell is an artist, singer songwriter, artist advocate, producer & concert and event promoter. A graduate of Walpole High School in Massachusetts and later Barrington College, Russell is known for managing both the American rock band the Call [1] and songwriter Michael Been and has worked in various capacities with such artists as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, [2] Sam Philips, Mark Heard ...
U2 manager Paul McGuinness stated that the arrangement was legal and customary and businesses often sought to minimise their tax burdens. [11] The move prompted criticisms in the Irish parliament . [ 77 ] [ 78 ] The band later responded by stating that approximately 95% of their business took place outside Ireland, and that they were taxed ...