U2 star reminisces about deceased publicist.
U2 frontman Bono has paid tribute to the man who gave the band their first big break, after he passed away following a long illness.
Rob Partridge, a publicist, died aged 60 after suffering with both liver and bowel cancer.
Speaking after learning about his death, singer Bono said Mr Partridge was more than a music industry figure, claiming he was also a good human being and his loss will be felt.
"Rob Partridge was the first person in the British Music Industry to sing our praises. He not only had an eye for talent, he was a nurturer … a person who would educate you about the kind of obstacles you were going to meet," he stated.
As well as having a helping hand in U2's rise to fame, the publicist was also influential in the careers of musicians including Bob Marley, Tom Waits and Grace Jones.
In other news, U2 guitarist the Edge recently revealed to Mojo the band have scrapped tracks involving Rick Rubin from their new album.
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