THE CRANBERRIES

Emanating from Limerick City, Eire, the Cranberries enjoyed major US success during the mid-90s. Their sound was distinguished by the honeyed voice of frontperson Dolores O’Riordan (Dolores Mary Eileen O’Riordan, 6 September 1971, Ballybricken, Limerick, Eire). From a conservative, rural Catholic background, she had sung since the age of four in schools and churches. The band was originally launched by guitarist and co-songwriter Noel Hogan (b. 25 December 1971, Eire), his brother Mike Hogan (b. 29 April 1973, Eire; bass), and Feargal Lawler (b. 4 March 1971, Parteen, Eire; drums). The trio had been involved as a band for some time but it had never amounted to much until they joined forces with O’Riordan in 1991. The band’s original vocalist had given them their previous name - The Cranberry Saw Us. Their debut EP Uncertain was released in late 1991 on the Xeric label, whose owner, Pearse Gilmore, became their manager. With its circulation the buzz surrounding the band transferred to the UK, where Island Records underwent tough negotiations (not least due to Gilmore’s self-interested protectionism) to tie up a six-album contract. However, Uncertain disappointed many journalists who had been given a preview of the far superior songs on the demo (which included ‘Put Me Down’, ‘Dreams’ and ‘Linger’). Sessions for their debut album also produced rancour, with Gilmore attempting to act as producer, leading to the end of that relationship.

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