Noel Hogan

Irish musician and songwriter with The Cranberries

Noel Hogan - Irish musician and songwriter with The Cranberries
Born

December 25th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ireland

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An Irish musician and songwriter, this individual gained prominence as the guitarist and co-founder of the rock band The Cranberries. The band formed in 1990 and became known for a unique blend of alternative rock and Celtic influences. The group's debut album, 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?', released in 1993, achieved significant commercial success. Following this, the band garnered international fame with hit songs such as 'Linger' and 'Zombie'. The Cranberries sold over 40 million albums worldwide and were influential in the 1990s music scene. The artist also engaged in various solo projects and collaborated with other musicians, contributing to the broader music community.

Co-founded The Cranberries

Wrote the hit song 'Zombie'

Released the album 'Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?'

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