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ClevelandBronco · 01-16-2018, 08:13 AM

The Natalie Merchant confusion is understandable. Most of the world can process only one chick singer at any given time in history.

listopencil · 01-16-2018, 10:54 AM

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The Natalie Merchant confusion is understandable. Most of the world can process only one chick singer at any given time in history.

I have to admit that when I saw the name in the thread title I thought it was the "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" girl.

eDave · 01-16-2018, 11:02 AM

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I have to admit that when I saw the name in the thread title I thought it was the "I'm Only Happy When It Rains" girl.

Shirley Manson

listopencil · 01-16-2018, 11:17 AM

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Shirley Manson

Didn't she star as Charles Manson's mom in a TV show where they all formed a band and went on tour before he masterminded several murders?

**Easy 6** · 01-16-2018, 09:50 AM

Remember exactly where I was the first time I heard 'Linger', was totally enchanted, loved it... the ex and I went out and bought that album soon after

Her Irish lilt was beautiful, RIP

Eleazar · 01-16-2018, 11:24 AM

Source: Dolores O'Riordan Died of Fentanyl Poisoning in Suspected Suicide

Lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, died of fentanyl poisoning on Monday, source in the London Police Department said.

Authorities found counterfeit fentanyl near the 46-year-old's rocker's bed, a source told the Santa Monica Observer. The source added that no official cause of death has been declared yet, saying that an official cause of death will be announced later with the toxicology report.

The source also added that suicide and a deliberate overdose are suspected.

After splitting from her husband of 20 years in 2014, O'Riordan's life took a hard personal turn. The Irish singer spoke publicly about suicide and her bipolar disorder, which she said she was diagnosed with in 2015 and said she'd struggled with the symptoms for years.

In 2014, she told the Belfast Telegraph that she once tried to take her own life. “I tried to overdose last year... I suppose I am meant to stay here for the kids,” she said at the time.

She is survived by three children: Taylor Baxter, 20, and Molly Leigh, 16, and Dakota Rain, 12.

During the interview, the “Zombie” singer said she had to be careful not to keep sleeping tablets around “because if I have a few drinks I’ll take them…. Then you don’t wake up.”

In November 2014, O'Riordan was arrested and charged in connection with air rage on an Aer Lingus flight from New York to Shannon, Ireland. During the flight she reportedly grew verbally and physically abusive with crew. When police were arresting her after landing, she resisted, headbutting one and spitting at another. Later she told the media that she had been stressed from living in New York hotels following the end of her 20-year marriage.

The Cranberries cited O'Riordan's ongoing "back problem" as the reason for canceling the second part of the group's 2017 European tour and all of the group's North American tour. In late 2017, O'Riordan said she was recovering and performed at a private event.

It's unclear how significant, if at all, O'Riordan's back problem was in relation to her sudden death.

Her management group and the band have confirmed her death.

"Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old," her PR agency said Monday, which was repeated on the band’s social media accounts. "The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries, was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time."

“Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the statement continued.

In dying of Fentanyl overdose, O'Riordan joins other artists like Lil Peep and Prince.

Celebrities like James Corden, Josh Groban, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and the Irish band Kodaline all expressed their sympathies at the news.

"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," Hozier wrote on Twitter. "I'd never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family."

O’Riordan led The Cranberries to worldwide rock stardom in the 1990s, crafting hits like “Zombie,” “Linger” and “Dreams.” Altogether, The Cranberries sold over 40 million records worldwide.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2018, 11:44 AM

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Source: Dolores O'Riordan Died of Fentanyl Poisoning in Suspected Suicide

The least shocking headline of the week

ClevelandBronco · 01-16-2018, 01:37 PM

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The least shocking headline of the week

Truth.

And maybe it was all about back pain. Maybe.

I'd suspect, however, that it was more about chronic and overwhelmingly crippling emotional, psychological and/or spiritual pain.

PAChiefsGuy · 01-16-2018, 05:08 PM

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The least shocking headline of the week

That's being a bit harsh but what is it with these rich successful rock stars and suicide and drugs?

listopencil · 01-16-2018, 05:21 PM

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That's being a bit harsh but what is it with these rich successful rock stars and suicide and drugs?

I'm sure Dane knows a lot more about this than I do, but it seems to me that it's not the "normal" people who do extraordinary things.

PAChiefsGuy · 01-16-2018, 05:27 PM

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I'm sure Dane knows a lot more about this than I do, but it seems to me that it's not the "normal" people who do extraordinary things.

Good point but lets not act like every rock star is offing themselves after getting high on drugs I'd still say they are the minority.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2018, 05:36 PM

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I'm sure Dane knows a lot more about this than I do, but it seems to me that it's not the "normal" people who do extraordinary things.

Nah, that's not really true.

Look at a guy like John Williams, the most successful film composer of all time. The guy is 85 years old and still cranking out music. He's never had substance abuse problems.

Actually, the overwhelming majority of successful artists don't have substance abuse problems but those who do/did/had generally came from a "scene", like Seattle, in which heroin was the drug du jour and claimed the lives of many from that scene (Andrew Wood, Layne Staley and more).

There are thousands of orchestral musicians in symphonies across Europe (and some in the States) that absolutely phenomenal that don't have substance abuse problems.

In this case, she was sexually abused, dealt with bipolar disease and anorexia and had previously tried to commit suicide.

Have some modicum of talent and suicide are mutually exclusive.

BigCatDaddy · 01-16-2018, 05:28 PM

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That's being a bit harsh but what is it with these rich successful rock stars and suicide and drugs?

No shit and we still get stuck you.... The Brooklyn Brawler

PAChiefsGuy · 01-16-2018, 05:33 PM

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No shit and we still get stuck you.... The Brooklyn Brawler

I don't know why you idiots don't realize that if you hate my posts so much you can always PUT ME ON IGNORE...

You're welcome.

Eleazar · 01-17-2018, 09:00 AM

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That's being a bit harsh but what is it with these rich successful rock stars and suicide and drugs?

Uh... You don't hear about all the musicians who never kill themselves because they don't make the news by killing themselves.

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Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Source: Dolores O'Riordan Died of Fentanyl Poisoning in Suspected Suicide Lead singer of The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, died of fentanyl poisoning on Monday, source in the London Police Department said. Authorities found counterfeit fentanyl near the 46-year-old's rocker's bed, a source told the Santa Monica Observer. The source added that no official cause of death has been declared yet, saying that an official cause of death will be announced later with the toxicology report. The source also added that suicide and a deliberate overdose are suspected. After splitting from her husband of 20 years in 2014, O'Riordan's life took a hard personal turn. The Irish singer spoke publicly about suicide and her bipolar disorder, which she said she was diagnosed with in 2015 and said she'd struggled with the symptoms for years. In 2014, she told the Belfast Telegraph that she once tried to take her own life. “I tried to overdose last year... I suppose I am meant to stay here for the kids,” she said at the time. She is survived by three children: Taylor Baxter, 20, and Molly Leigh, 16, and Dakota Rain, 12. During the interview, the “Zombie” singer said she had to be careful not to keep sleeping tablets around “because if I have a few drinks I’ll take them…. Then you don’t wake up.” In November 2014, O'Riordan was arrested and charged in connection with air rage on an Aer Lingus flight from New York to Shannon, Ireland. During the flight she reportedly grew verbally and physically abusive with crew. When police were arresting her after landing, she resisted, headbutting one and spitting at another. Later she told the media that she had been stressed from living in New York hotels following the end of her 20-year marriage. The Cranberries cited O'Riordan's ongoing "back problem" as the reason for canceling the second part of the group's 2017 European tour and all of the group's North American tour. In late 2017, O'Riordan said she was recovering and performed at a private event. It's unclear how significant, if at all, O'Riordan's back problem was in relation to her sudden death. Her management group and the band have confirmed her death. "Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old," her PR agency said Monday, which was repeated on the band’s social media accounts. "The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries, was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time." “Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the statement continued. In dying of Fentanyl overdose, O'Riordan joins other artists like Lil Peep and Prince. Celebrities like James Corden, Josh Groban, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and the Irish band Kodaline all expressed their sympathies at the news. "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," Hozier wrote on Twitter. "I'd never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family." O’Riordan led The Cranberries to worldwide rock stardom in the 1990s, crafting hits like “Zombie,” “Linger” and “Dreams.” Altogether, The Cranberries sold over 40 million records worldwide.
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