“Zombie” by The Cranberries
Have you ever heard of The Cranberries? This Irish alternative rock band was put on the map internationally in the mid-90s when they hit a nerve in society by releasing the controversial song “Zombie.”
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The 1993 IRA bombing of Warrington moved Dolores O’Riordan, the band’s late lead singer. So, she composed this track to speak out against violence and call for peace amidst Ireland’s longtime fight for sovereignty and independence. How brave!