Dolores O'Riordan: Musicians reflect on the legacy of The Cranberries singer

To mark the birthday of Dolores O'Riordan, colleagues and peers are reflecting on the legacy of the late Cranberries singer. Musicians such as Fergal Lawler and Noel Hogan recall her sharp wit, her high standards in the studio, and her refusal to conform to the ‘innocent colleen’ image often projected by the British press.

Michael Stipe of R.E.M. praised her natural stage presence and storytelling ability, while Moya Brennan noted her pride in her Irish identity and her strength as a woman in the music industry.

O'Riordan, known for the hit ‘Zombie’, passed away in January 2018 at age 46. While her death in a London hotel room initially sparked speculation, an autopsy concluded she died accidentally by drowning in a bathtub after consuming alcohol combined with prescribed medication.