Musicians from around the world are paying tribute to legendary Irish drummer Noel Bridgeman who died today.
The talented musician - who played and recorded with Skid Row, Mary Black, The Waterboys, Van Morrison, Christy Moore to name just a few - passed away this morning following a short battle with cancer.
Waterboys frontman Mike Scott was one of many stars from the music world to pay their respects to the hugely popular Raheny man today.
Scott tweeted: "I'm very sorry to say the drummer Noel Bridgeman, one of Dublin's greatest-ever musicians, and a great Waterboy, passed away this morning after a short battle with cancer. He taught me so much. A pioneer, a gentleman and a great spirit. Travel on well, my friend."
Over on Facebook, singer and guitarist Brendan Finglas posted: "Today I lost my best friend Noel Bridgeman after a short illness, I will always miss you. Rest in peace my friend."
Francis Black wrote on Twitter:" I am so sorry to hear that the great drummer & singer Noel Bridgeman has passed away.
"I will never forget the first time I heard Noel sing ‘Across the Universe’ it was mind blowing!my deepest condolences to his family & all who loved him."
Niall Stokes, editor of Irish music bible Hot Press, also paid tribute to the "working class hero" on the magazine's website.
He wrote: “He was a brilliant musician, and he was also a lovely guy. He was a real, genuine Dub, and a man who never lost touch with those roots. Noel was the embodiment of that line of John Lennon’s: ‘A working class hero is something to be’. He was that and more."
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