Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( ; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. She was best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist for the alternative rock band the Cranberries. O'Riordan had<!-- Sourced under #Legacy --> one of the most recognisable voices in rock in the 1990s. She was known for her lilting mezzo-soprano voice, signature yodel, emphasised use of keening, and strong Limerick accent.<!-- PER WP:CITELEAD, INFO IN THE OPENING PARAGRAPH IS CITED IN THE BODY --> Wikipedia