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    Glen Hansard stirbt im Alter von 56 Jahren. Ruhe in Frieden

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    2. Commercial_Half_2170 on

      Legendary songwriter and one of the first I looked at when I started learning to play. He’s written some truly amazing songs and always took part in charity busks. Will miss him a lot

    11. MajorGreenhorn on

      Very Sad News…His poor family and Son at age 6

      Edit: Son is 3…heart breaking none the less

    19. Veronese1 on

      Surprised with the turnaround in attitude towards Glen now he’s gone. On reddit Ireland he’s been discussed in very different terms over the last few years.

    22. DIFrankBurnside on

      Brutal. I remember seeing him and the late Mic Christopher busking on Grafton Street in the mid 90’s and they were magic. Glen did a lot for charity too, even if some of it was ham fisted (Apollo House) his heart was always in the right place.

    23. Danklaige on

      Shocking. RIP. Lay Me Down has been a favourite of mine since I first heard it.

    24. Diska_Muse on

      Many moons ago, when I was a teenager, I saw The Frames play in a little underground music venue in Dublin called McGonagles on South Anne Street. Venue was packed. I wasn’t a massive fan of the band but the gig was really good and Glen was a powerful front man.

      When the band finished on stage, I stole one of Glen’s guitar pedals.. a Boss phaser pedal.

      Years later, I found it in my pedal box which I hadn’t used for years and felt guilty. I decided to return it. I found an address for their manager and sent him a letter (pre Internet days) explaining the theft, the guilt and that I wanted to return it.

      A few weeks later, I got a hand written note saying :

      Keep it, man… x Glen

      Well, Glen.. I still have and use your pedal until this day and will remember you every time I use it. You gave your life to the muse that is Music and left a beautiful legacy for generations to come.

      RIP

    25. BeardedAvenger on

      I met the man once.

      He was on O’Connell street late one night, guitar on his back, a bit steamed, explaining to a random group of Spanish students the significance of the GPO and the bullet holes in the building.

      I was walking by and he beckoned me over to help explain it. Was a surreal moment. But he was sound with the chats afterwards.

      Absolute shame he’s gone. Helicopters and Motorbikes lads, stay off ‚em. They’re just not worth it.

    26. Birdinhandandbush on

      This has put my in shock. I got free tickets to a random gig in Whelans on Sunday, got to hear some amazing talent at a small and intimate, and highly emotional gig. Glen came in and sat at the rear listening to the acts and chatting afterwards. I got to meet him and shake his hand, got pictures and got to listen to him talk about some plans he had for the year ahead. He spoke to everyone, gave everyone time, wasn’t fobbing anyone off, so down to earth, an absolute gent of a guy. He mentioned coming to a gig and meeting him again if we were there, and my partner just sent me the news and we’re both shocked, I’m numb.

    27. drivingdownthehiway on

      Main memory of him is from the film The Commitments as Outspan Foster in the film. Great film. RIP Glen.

    29. DoctorWhofan789eywim on

      Bloody hell. I met him and Marketa last year, they met loads of us Swell Season fans in a hotel in London, completely free. Both of them were so lovely, Glen spotted my Thin Lizzy shirt and we chatted about them for a few minutes. Then went to their gig and they were amazing. This news really hurts.

    30. ahlam12345 on

      Glen organised Shane McGowans funeral. Entirely. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family and friends.

    31. Rideyourbike1 on

      He had two personalities. The talented do gooder Irish musician. The other side he was a creep and a pretentious uppity prick. Saw him a few times and saw both sides.
      RIP, sad for his family and friends.

    32. Mitche420 on

      Reading a bit about the movie he was in – is this not a bit problematic? (Sorry if this isn’t the time or place, I just find it to be a bit shocking that it is glanced over as if it’s normal)

      The chemistry between (the) two leads…was easy to produce during the January 2006 shoot in Dublin. „I had been falling in love with her for a long time, but I kept telling myself she’s just a kid,“ said Hansard, 37, who had known his 19-year-old costar for six years prior. „There was definitely the feeling we were documenting something precious and private.“

    33. beeequeue on

      Shocked to wake to this news. As an American studying in Dublin in 2000-2001, the Frames had just released For the Birds. What Happens When the Heart Just Stops filled my soul with such a powerful feeling and I was set off on a musical journey. I will always associate the Frames music with the powerful, “hollow in my chest” when I think of Ireland.

    34. Aclassali on

      Saw him perform with the Frames in a tent at Glastonbury in 2003. There cant have been more than 50 people in there watching.

      I knew Glenn from the Commitments but had no idea he had a band so I didn’t know his music. I was so close to stage he actually welcomed my friends and I as we sat down.

      They played Fake as their last song and no word of a lie I burst into tears listening to it as I had broken up with my girlfriend about a week before going.

      Must have seen him perform 5-6 times since.

      This one really hurts.

      RIP Glenn.

    36. PirlosBeard21 on

      On the day Johnny Cash died, The Frames were on The Late Late Show performing ‚Lay Me Down,‘ which segued into the chorus of ‚Ring of Fire‘ at the end. As the song was winding down, Glen whispered „Sleep well, Johnny“ into the mic.

      And here we are 23 years later. Sleep well, Glen.

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