I Know That This Is Not Goodbye

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1978meeting(Paul McGuinness, centre, with from left Adam Clayton, Edge, Bono, undientified and Larry Mullen Jnr in 1978)

“It could be seen as slightly poor etiquette for a manager to consider retiring before his artist has split, quit or died, but U2 have never subscribed to the rock and roll code of conduct. As I approach the musically relevant age of 64 I have resolved to take a less hands-on role as the band embark on the next cycle of their extraordinary career.

“I am delighted that Live Nation, who with Arthur Fogel have been our long term touring partners, have joined us in creating this powerful new force in artist management. I have long regarded Guy Oseary as the best manager of his generation and there is no one else I would have considered to take over the day-to-day running of our business.”

 

Paul McGuinness in a statement to the Irish Times.

All change at U2 Inc as Paul McGuinness plans to step down (Jim Carroll, irish Times)

Live Nation Nears A Deal For Managers of Superacts (Ben Sisaro, New York Times)

Pic by Matt McGee via AtU2.com

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