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Gone..................... Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly today. She was 46. O'Riordan passed away in London, where she was recording, publicist Lindsey Holmes said. "No further details are available at this time," Holmes said, adding that the singer's family was "devastated" by the news. O'Riordan is survived by her ex-husband, the former Duran Duran tour manager Don Burton, and their three . Formed in Limerick, Ireland at the end of the 1980s, The Cranberries became international stars in the 90s with hits including "Zombie" and "Linger" that fused the alternative rock edge with Celtic-infused pop tunefulness. Irish President Michael D. Higgins said O'Riordan and the band "had an immense influence on rock and pop music in Ireland and internationally." "To all those who follow and support Irish music, Irish musicians and the performing arts, her death will be a big loss," he said in a statement. O'Riordan was The Cranberries' chief lyricist and co-songwriter, and her powerful, sometimes wailing, voice was key to the band's distinctive sound. The group's 1993 debut album "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" sold millions of copies and produced the hit single "Linger." The follow-up, "No Need to Argue," sold in even greater numbers and contained "Zombie," a howl against Northern Ireland's violent Troubles that topped singles charts in several countries. The band released three more studio albums before splitting up in 2003. O'Riordan released a solo album, "Are You Listening," in 2007, and another, "No Baggage," in 2009. The members of The Cranberries reunited that year, releasing the album "Roses" in 2012. The Cranberries released the acoustic album "Something Else" in 2017 and had been due to tour Europe and North America. The tour was cut short because O'Riordan was suffering from back problems. One of my favorite songs is the hauntingly beautiful --- Dreams --- that I catch myself singing along to at the top of my lungs when it comes on..... Oh my life Is changing everyday In every possible way Though my dreams It's never quite as it seems Never quite as it seems I know I've felt like this before But now I'm feeling it even more Because it came from you And then I open up and see The person falling here is me A different way to be Ah, la da ah...La... I want more Impossible to ignore (impossible to ignore) And they'll come true (impossible not to do) (impossible not to do) And now I tell you openly You have my heart so don't hurt me You're what I couldn't find A totally amazing mind So understanding and so kind You're everything to me Oh my life Is changing everyday In every possible way Though my dreams It's never quite as it seems 'Cause you're a dream to me (a dream to me) Ah, da, da da da, da, la... Good bye Dolores and thank you! |
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1/15/2018 12:51 pm |
MLK DAY
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1/15/2018 12:52 pm |
Blowing and drifting snow with a temp of 0 F -18 C
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1/15/2018 12:53 pm |
I had to drive into town on roads the DOT has not touched .... thanks MLK
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1/15/2018 12:55 pm |
Dolores was a powerful voice for social justice and change....
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1/15/2018 3:35 pm |
Her music was different from the run of the mill crap.
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I agree; very unique music and lyrics. It will be interesting to see what caused her "sudden death" while she was in London working on her latest recording. Thanks for preparing this blog, Bret.
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1/15/2018 6:34 pm |
I agree; very unique music and lyrics. It will be interesting to see what caused her "sudden death" while she was in London working on her latest recording. Thanks for preparing this blog, Bret.
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1/15/2018 6:35 pm |
She had a style all her own that stood out from the crowd.
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And POOF she was gone!
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1/16/2018 5:05 pm |
And POOF she was gone!
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3/31/2018 12:43 pm |
From the looks of things Those of us REAL GUYS who have just one profile and follow the rules are going to have to stand up and band together against the negative few with a multitude of FAKE PROFILES. Keep our messages positive, without negative attacks and those REAL MEMBERS of OP will stand with us and support us.
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