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Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan (/ oʊ ˈ r ɪər d ən / oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician who was the lead vocalist and lyricist of the alternative rock band The Cranberries.
The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is a reference to Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (or La Virgen María de los Dolores), one of the many titles of Mary, Mother of Jesus, typically translated to Our Lady of Sorrows in English.
Jan 23, 2018 · Dolores O’Riordan was the lead singer of hits like “Linger” and “Zombie” with the Irish band the Cranberries. Watch below.
Jun 13, 2024 · The name Dolores is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "lady of sorrows". Though it's related to the Virgin Mary, this name was once perceived as the height of sensuality, a role since taken over by nicknames Lola and Lolita.
Jan 15, 2018 · Dave Fanning, an Irish music journalist and one of the first to discover the Cranberries, talks about how Dolores O'Riordan found a place between grunge and Brit pop that catapulted the band to...
Sep 6, 2023 · As lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan brought a unique, inimitable voice to rock music, and left a lasting artistic legacy.
Sep 6, 2018 · The Cranberries front woman Dolores O'Riordan died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication, an inquest at Westminster Coroner's Court has heard.
Jun 9, 2023 · Meaning & History. Means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming especially popular in America during the 1920s and 30s.
Dolores went on to become one of the greatest rock stars Ireland has ever produced, one of the finest singers of her generation, and a songwriter of startling originality and impact. What gave this young girl from Ballybricken, County Limerick such unwavering confidence?
Jan 16, 2018 · The sudden death of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan at the age of 46 has shocked fans, who remember the band best for rock pop 90s hits such as the yearning love song Linger and the ...
