Dolores O'Riordan

Irish pop singer and The Cranberries lead

Dolores O'Riordan - Irish pop singer and The Cranberries lead
Born

September 6th, 1971
53 years ago

Died

January 15th, 2018
7 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ireland

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An influential Irish pop singer achieved prominence as the lead vocalist of the band The Cranberries. The group gained international fame in the 1990s with hit songs such as 'Zombie' and 'Linger'. O'Riordan's distinctive voice and emotive songwriting contributed to the band's success, making them a significant presence in the alternative rock music scene. Beyond her work with The Cranberries, she also released solo albums, showcasing her versatility and artistic growth. The band reunited several times over the years, continuing to tour and release new music. O'Riordan's career was marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim until her untimely passing in 2018.

Led The Cranberries to major success in the 1990s

Released solo albums including 'Are You Listening?'

Contributed to the song 'Zombie' widely recognized

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