Music World Mourns Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan: ‘We Are Crushed’
The music world offered their tributes and condolences to Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan, who died on Monday at age 46.
Among those who paid tribute were 90s singer-songwriter Liz Phair, who praised O’Riordan for having a “exquisite voice, so distinctive and defining of an era.” Irish President Michael D. Higgins also offered his condolences, praising her influence on Ireland’s music scene and recalling how fellow politician Jim Kemmy introduced him to The Cranberries.
“May be my favorite song ever. A personal anthem,” actor Francois Arnaud tweeted, along with a link to The Cranberries’ track “Dreams.” Thank you Dolores O’Riordan and Rest In Peace.”
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“We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan,” Duran Duran wrote. “Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time.”
So sad to hear of Dolores O’Riordan passing. I remember as a young girl, hearing The Cranberries for the first time and wanting to be just like her.
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) January 15, 2018
May be my favorite song ever. A personal anthem. Thank you Dolores O’Riordan and Rest In Peace. https://t.co/sVFV0Y9gVT
– Francois Arnaud (@francoarno) January 15, 2018
We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time. https://t.co/6p20QD2Ii5 pic.twitter.com/vXscj0VGHS
– Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 15, 2018
R.I.P. Dolores O’Riordan. Your wonderful voice full of power, sadness and vulnerability will always remain s.th. special to listen to. ???” #ripdoloresoriordan #thecranberries pic.twitter.com/U60gDWC5dS
– Holger (@holgiwankenobi) January 15, 2018
Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to @The_Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan. https://t.co/GEVAQedFcc pic.twitter.com/76kMhj6niy
– Rob McDonagh (@RobMcD) January 15, 2018
Devastated for fans and her family- Dolores O’Riorden had such an exquisite voice, so distinctive and defining of an era. She would have continued to be a rare musical treasure late into a long life #gonetoosoon https://t.co/2QH2cPgRf6
– Liz Phair (@PhizLair) January 15, 2018
this is horrible news to wake up to. rest in peace dolores. https://t.co/KqPvlIs7r0
— Diplo (@_diplo_) January 15, 2018
My first time hearing Dolores O'Riordan's voice was unforgettable. It threw into question what a voice could sound like in that context of Rock. I'd never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 15, 2018
I’m really shocked that #DoloresORiordan has passed so suddenly
- I was talking to her a couple weeks before Christmas she seemed happy and well – we even spoke about maybe writing some songs together – unbelievable god bless her pic.twitter.com/Pk2QyAaaBw— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 15, 2018
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