Paul McGuinness
IrelandmanagerMaleb. 19516.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Paul McGuinness is a prominent Irish music manager, best known for his role in managing the legendary band U2. He guided the band to multiple number one albums on the Billboard charts and is often compared to Brian Epstein for his innovative management strategies.
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Paul McGuinness was instrumental in U2's rise to fame as their manager.
U2 are sometimes dismissed as do-gooders, but the last 50 years have proven it is no act – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-26
Ireland· 2026-09-26
Paul McGuinness was the former manager of U2 and considered Dave Fanning a 'good luck charm'.
‘I felt very sorry for Ryan Tubridy, he was vilified’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-13
Ireland· 2025-07-13
Paul McGuinness is praised by Bono for his contributions to the band's story.
‘You wrote this story. The Edge wrote this story. Adam and Larry wrote this story. McGuinness wrote this story’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-17
Ireland· 2025-05-17
Paul McGuinness managed U2 and is compared to Brian Epstein for his sophisticated approach.
An Irish expert shares his music industry experience – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-18
Ireland· 2025-03-18
