RIP Dolores Mary O'Riordan September 6, 1971 – January 15, 2018


 Monday 20 April 2026

RIP Dolores Mary O'Riordan September 6, 1971 – January 15, 2018.

On January 5, 2018, Dolores Mary O'Riordan was set to record her vocals for a collaboration with the metal band Bad Wolves on their version of the Cranberries' hit song "Zombie". Unfortunately, she passed away shortly before the recording session was scheduled to take place.

Dolores Mary O'Riordan (September 6, 1971 – January 15, 2018) was an Irish musician and the lead vocalist of the rock band The Cranberries. She was known for her distinctive voice and emotive performances, which made her one of the most recognizable figures in 1990s rock music. O'Riordan was the principal songwriter of the band and played a significant role in their success, with notable albums including Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993) and Roses (2012). She also ventured into solo music, releasing albums like Are You Listening? (2007) and No Baggage (2009). Tragically, she passed away in 2018, but her music continues to resonate with fans around the world.

Dolores Mary O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, died on January 15, 2018, from drowning due to alcohol intoxication. She was found in her hotel room bathtub, and the coroner ruled her death an accident. O'Riordan had been drinking and was found with five miniature bottles and a bottle of champagne in her room, indicating she had consumed a significant amount of alcohol.

Protest against the Troubles in Northern Ireland
The song "Zombie" by The Cranberries, written by Dolores O'Riordan, is a powerful protest against the Troubles in Northern Ireland, particularly in response to the Warrington bombings in 1993, which killed two children, Tim Parry and Jonathan Ball. The lyrics express anger, frustration, and grief over the senseless loss of life and the impact of violence on innocent people. The term "zombie" in the title serves as a metaphor for the dehumanizing effects of war, symbolizing the mindless pursuit of violence by those involved in the conflict. O'Riordan's emotional delivery and the song's haunting melody have made it a controversial yet iconic anthem against violence, resonating with audiences and becoming a staple in Irish culture.
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Zombie
Song by

The Cranberries
Another head hangs lowly
Child is slowly taken
And the violence caused such silence
Who are we mistaken?
But you see, it's not me, it's not my family
In your head, in your head, they are fighting
With their tanks and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are crying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What's in your head? In your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie, oh
Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do
Do, do, do-do, do
Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme since 1916
In your head, in your head, they're still fighting
With their tanks and their bombs, and their bombs, and their guns
In your head, in your head, they are dying
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
What's in your head? In your head?
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, eh-ah, ya-ya-ow
Songwriters: Dolores Mary O'riordan. For non-commercial use only.

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