Except for a few exceptions, the time wasn't that kind to the stars of the 1990s. No matter how many top 10 hits you had on both sides of Atlantic in the 1990s, you are most likely to fade into obscurity by the mid-2000s. A lot of people get surprised when they learn that major superstars of 1990s are still active and regularly release albums...that rarely manage to have an impact on charts. So, you may wonder who Dolores O'Riordan was when the news of her tragic death is everywhere on the web. You may not remember her, but those whose youth and childhood coincided with the 1990s definitely remember her voice on the hits of the Irish band the Cranberries. Your neighbour's kids may remember her, your date-mate on vavabrides.com may remember her, and if your youth coincided with the 1990s, you may also remember her. If not, here are few facts about who was Dolores O'Riordan from https://vavabrides.com/brides/ and why you should care.
1. The Cranberries: 13 Years of Success
Dolores O'Riordan fronted the Irish band the Cranberries for thirteen years. How successful was the band? The band has sold over 40 million records worldwide. In the UK and Europe the Cranberries are mostly known thanks to the O'Riordan-penned single "Zombie", a song about the victims of IRA bombing. Stateside the band was famous for the top 1o hit "Linger", which was also penned by O'Riordan, telling the story about her first serious kiss with a soldier she once fell for.
2. A Quite Successful Solo Career
After the Cranberries went on the hiatus, Dolores O'Riordan embarked on a solo career. She had released two albums that, while not matching the worldwide success of her band, reached top 20 in different charts. Her first solo album "Are You Listening?" reached #2 in Italy, #6 in Greece, and #10 in Switzerland.
3. She Is a Mother of Three
In 1994, Dolores O'Riordan married Don Burton, the manager of another hugely successful band that faded into the obscurity – Duran Duran. Together the couple had three kids.
4. She Performed In Front of the Pope
Dolores was a Roman Catholic and had an opportunity to perform at annual Christmas concerts in Vatican City three times, throughout the 2000s. Moreover, she was invited to perform personally by the Pope Benedict XVI.
5. She Was One of The Richest Women in Ireland
At the time of her sudden death at the age of 46, Dolores O'Riordan's net worth was reportedly over $25 million. Why superstars fade into the obscurity? Probably they have enough money.
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