Jon Eydmann (1968 – 2 September 2009) was a British

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and music executive. During his career Eydmann managed several bands and musicians. In 1991 while managing the British

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until he met

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, the lead singer of

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. Eydmann remained their manager until Charlie Charlton took over. After he managed several other bands and was involved with several musicians through his Messy Lives Music. Eydmann died on 2 September 2009 at the age of 41 while on holiday in Italy. Eydmann had hired a boat on

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and suffered a suspected heart attack after he dived. Edymann died in hospital after spending two days on

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1968 births 2009 deaths British music managers {{UK-bio-stub