'I remember as a young girl, hearing The Cranberries for the first time and wanting to be just like her.'
Pic via The Cranberries' website
Following confirmation of The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan passing this morning, tributes have flowed for the revered singer.
In a statement issued via Facebook this morning, the band expressed a sentiment that's being echoed across the music community.
"The world has lost a true artist today."
RIP to one of the most beautiful and unique voices in rock history, The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan. We send all of our love to her family and friends today #RIPDoloresORiordan
— Pierce The Veil (@piercetheveil) January 15, 2018
Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of Dolores O'Riordan! @The_Cranberries gave us our first big support when we toured with them around France years ago! Thoughts are with her family and friends
— Kodaline (@Kodaline) January 15, 2018
I never, ever stopped listening to The Cranberries. Very sad to hear about Dolores O’Riordan. RIP. Linger for life.
— SLEIGH BELLS (@sleighbells) January 15, 2018
My first time hearing Dolores O'Riordan's voice was unforgettable. It threw into question what a voice could sound like in that context of Rock. I'd never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 15, 2018
RIP Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan. I will always be inspired by your beautiful, unique voice. Hearing your songs today almost brings me to tears. Thank you for everything you’ve done #RIPDoloresORiordan pic.twitter.com/xz8D5XALW0
— Vic Fuentes (@piercethevic) January 15, 2018
Shocked and heartbroken over Dolores O’Riordan’s death. The Cranberries were pinnacle in showing me that it was possible to fully embrace masculine and feminine energy in one cohesive sound. She was a true pioneer
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) January 15, 2018
the cranberries were the only thing my whole family ever agreed on. RIP Dolores pic.twitter.com/ososLUdMYu
— WAVVES (@WAVVES) January 15, 2018
WHAT. dolores o’riordan was an important & (as usual in this industry) under-appreciated poet-power-voice, influencing many...my song “half jack” from the @DresdenDolls 1st record was written directly after hearing “zombie”. may her voice carry on & on... https://t.co/ZuXMPllDPh
— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) January 15, 2018
One of my fondest memories of the last few years was playing a BC show on the rooftop of a hotel in Cabo and then crashing the house bands set with “Zombie” while Payton Manning was hanging in the audience (lol) RIP Dolores, your voice always got me good pic.twitter.com/WoeGhM8zCt
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) January 15, 2018
I listened to The Cranberries up in my bedroom full blast angry at my parents and the world scream singing into my pillow. I’m so saddened to hear about Dolores O'Riordan’s passing.
— Ingrid Michaelson (@ingridmusic) January 15, 2018
So sad to hear of Dolores O’Riordan passing. I remember as a young girl, hearing The Cranberries for the first time and wanting to be just like her.
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) January 15, 2018
So saddened to hear about the sudden death of Dolores O’Riordan. Our sincerest condolences to @The_Cranberries and all of her loved ones.
— Garbage (@garbage) January 15, 2018
We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time. https://t.co/6p20QD2Ii5 pic.twitter.com/vXscj0VGHS
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 15, 2018