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Emerald Ireland
The Cranberries
Rock band formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1989
Members -
Dolores O'Riordan (Lead singer & Guitarist)
Noel Hogan (Guitarist)
Mike Hogan (Bassist ... Noel's brother)
Fergal Lawler (Drummer)
Genres considered - Alternative rock, Indie rock, Pop rock, Jangle pop, Post-punk, Dream pop, Shoegaze
No Need to Argue - 2nd album, Released in 1994, International fame, Certified Platinum in Switzerland, Certified 5x Platinum in Canada, Certified 7x Platinum in the U.S.
"Zombie" - Stadium anthem, the band's most recognized song
"Zombie" video - First by an Irish band to achieve one billion views on YouTube
"Zombie" - No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Sales (2021)
Remembering Dolores - Compilation album (2021) ... No. 50 on the UK Album Sales Chart ... No. 48 on the UK Physical Albums Chart ... No. 38 on the UK Vinyl Albums Chart ... No. 33 on the UK Record Store Chart
In 2018, Dolores O'Riordan passed from alcohol intoxication. Out of respect for her, the band disbanded after their final album, In the End.
As of 2019, The Cranberries have sold close to 50 million albums worldwide.
Dolores was influenced by such bands as Duran Duran, The Cure, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, and more
Noel, Mike, and Fergal were inspired by such bands as The Cure, Joy Division, The Clash, and more
The Smiths offered the greatest inspiration to the whole of The Cranberries.
Awards -
Ivor Novello ... Juno ... MTV Europe Music ... World Music ... BMI ... BMI London
Nominations -
Brit Award ... Grammy Award ... Pollstar Concert Industry Award
Award & Nomination -
Cash Box Year-End
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