U2 Share Rewritten ‘Beautiful Day’ Lyrics From Glen Hansard’s Funeral
Glen Hansard's funeral took place Tuesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, drawing performances from major artists across the music industry. U2 created a centerpiece tribute by reworking their song "Beautiful Day" with new lyrics written by Bono and The Edge specifically honouring Hansard's life and character. The band shared the revised lyrics alongside a Patti Smith voice message that Bono had played during the service, describing the song as a tribute to Hansard's warmth and generosity of spirit.
The funeral highlighted Hansard's profound impact on those who knew him, with Bono emphasizing how everyone who met the musician considered him a best friend. Beyond U2's contribution, Eddie Vedder performed one of Hansard's own compositions with Irglová, and attendees participated in a group performance of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young." The outpouring of tributes from his musical peers underscored both his artistic significance and his reputation as someone who formed deep personal connections across his professional circle.
- Musician Glen Hansard, who died in a motorcycle crash on July 29 at age 56, was remembered at a Dublin funeral where U2 performed and shared newly written 'Beautiful Day' lyrics dedicated to him.
- Multiple artists including Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglová, and others performed tributes, celebrating Hansard's legacy and his exceptional ability to form meaningful connections with people.