Louis Walsh claims he ‘saved’ Bono and U2’s career after convincing them to stick with their band manager Paul McGuinness when they considered axing him in their early days.
The Irish band boss recalled how he overheard a conversation between Bono and the band discussing ‘getting rid’ of McGuinness in Dublin restaurant Captain Americas and decided to intervene to vouch for his fellow band manager and friend.
The renowned music mogul, responsible for the careers of the likes of Westlife and Boyzone said: “About 30 years ago, Captain Americas was the kind of place to be.