Twitter tributes to Aiden Lambert, the former manager of Blink and Mark Geary, who died in Dublin this morning, have been pouring in.

"Not enough characters on Twitter or off it to do justice to this character. Aiden was the best" commented former Hot Press colleague Graham Linehan

"RIP my great pal and a fine writer," said Paul O’Mahony – also a former Hot Presser – of Concern.

"Very sad to hear about death of Aiden Lambert - condolences to his brother Dermot & all the family" said Jim Carroll of the Irish Times

"Just heard the sad news that my great friend and fellow music traveller Aiden Lambert has passed. RIP good buddy," said Johnny Lappin, music publisher for Hozier and Celtic Woman.

"Just got the call I had been dreading for weeks. Farewell my beloved February 10 brother. Aiden Lambert RIP,” said Olaf Tyaransen of Hot Press, before adding in a second tweet: “The last thing Aiden said to me: ‘Keep an ear out for the tap on your window on our birthday’.”

"RIP fella" simply stated former Hot Press colleague Pat O'Mahony

"Aiden Lambert - we're going to miss you so much. RIP dear friend" - from the artists Electric Penguins

“RIP@AidenLambert,” said Christine Ryan. “It’s been special.”

"Saddened to hear of Aiden Lambert’s passing.” said Roddy Cleere of KCLR. “A decent man. Thoughts with Dermot Lambert and family.”

Aiden was a staff member at Hot Press in the 1980s and brought Blink – fronted by his brother Dermot Lambert – through three albums and considerable success in Ireland and the US.