Posthumous tributes to Sinéad O’Connor are multiplying. Several artists, including Pink, have paid tribute to the memory of the Irish artist, who was found dead in London.
The singer Pink, who began her North American tour on Wednesday at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, offered a rereading of Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinéad O’Connor’s greatest hit written, in duet with Brandi Carlile. Written by Prince, the song had reached the top of charts around the world in 1990.
On Instagram, Alanis Morissette described Sinéad O’Connor as an “inspiration”. “With her passion, her poetry and her refusal to apologize for speaking her mind, she raised the bar for artistic expression,” noted the Canadian singer-songwriter.
Garbage singer Shirley Manson said she was heartbroken. “Thank you for all the beauty you gave us,” she added.
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan praised his fierce honesty, kindness and sense of humor.”
Also on Instagram, Peter Gabriel, who sang with Sinéad O’Connor a few times, called her an “extraordinary artist”. “The path she chose was a difficult and uncompromising one, but at every turn she was there and demonstrated her courage. »
On Twitter, Bryan Adam, Melissa Etheridge, Janelle Monae, Cat Stevens and Tori Amos also expressed their admiration.
