MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is mourning the loss of one of its own. Longtime stage manager Conrad Sverkerson has died. During his 37 years at the legendary venue, he was adored by bands, fans, and the staff.

Remembering stage manager Conrad Sverkerson

What we know:

First Avenue stage manager Conrad Sverkerson is remembered as someone who touched the lives of people at First Avenue, bands, and across the country.

"Conrad, he was the face of First Avenue. He was the first person people would see when they would pull into the garage," said Alex Johnson, head of Audio.

According to First Avenue’s Facebook post, he started at First Ave in 1988, working his way up to stage manager. His first night of work was as a doorman; he ended it playing foosball with D

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