Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.

In a statement shared on social media , First Avenue remembered Sverkerson as "a legend among artists and touring crews." He was beloved for his storytelling, character and hard work, which began when he was hired in 1988.

"He helmed our ship for decades, working alongside some of his best friends and his brother, Billy," First Avenue officials wrote. "In typical Conrad fashion, he started his first night of work as a doorman and ended it playing foosball with Duran Duran. Conrad had a thousand stories like that. They were never a brag — just something that happened that day."

As a stage manager, Sverkerson was often the first person

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