Watch Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and U2 frontman Bono perform at the funeral of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard: “Everyone who met him, they just remember the day they met him.”

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Watch Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and U2 frontman Bono perform at the funeral of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard: “Everyone who met him, they just remember the day they met him.”

Louder · 2 hours ago

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and U2's Bono performed at the funeral of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, paying tribute to a musician remembered for the deep impression he left on those who knew him. The appearance of two of rock's biggest names underlines the esteem in which Hansard, best known for his work with The Frames and the Oscar-winning film Once, was held across the music industry.

Footage of the performances has circulated following the service, with mourners recalling Hansard's warmth and impact, summed up in the tribute: "Everyone who met him, they just remember the day they met him." Further details of the funeral, including the songs performed and other attendees, were not available in the source material.

  • Eddie Vedder and Bono performed at Glen Hansard's funeral.
  • Tribute highlighted the lasting impression Hansard made on people.
  • Hansard was an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, known for The Frames and Once.

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